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Posted by Jonas Malmsteen on December 10, 1997 at 19:05:30:
In Reply to: Re: Re: Re: Swedish Ettiquette posted by marie thorsson on November 10, 1997 at 22:17:37:
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: : : : I will be traveling to Sweden soon and am in need of a few tips on the differences in etiquettebetween US and Sweden.
: : : Hi D Cecil. When you visit a Swede at home, you'll have to take your shoes off. We almost never wear shoes indoors! So, bring many socks!
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: : Also be aware that you are expected to be ponctual. There is no 7:30-ish in Sweden. I you are to be somewhere at 7:30 be there on the dot. Always bring flowers or chocolates to your hostess. Close doors after yourself. Swedes do not leave doors to rooms open. Enjoy!
: Being a Swede myself, I don't know if I relly agree with the door-closing advice. You have to close doors to keep the cold out but there is no rule about it.
: The proper thing to do is to bring shoes to wear indoors (unless it is very informal)
: In Sweden, you are not allowed to smoke in most public places and not in meatings.
: There is a different dress code as well, depending on what the purpose of your trip is?!
: Swedes often find Americans very "talkative" or "loud", which often scares them a bit... a quiter attitude/approach is often a good way to get closer to Swedes.
: Swedes like to spend time talking about life and deeper issues in general (always exceptions to every rule) which might seem a bit to personal to an American, but they also accept a no to their inquiries.
: When Swedes drink on weekends/holidays etc they often drink to get very drunk, that is the very purpose!
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Swedes also appreciate a gentle rubbing behind the left leg upon greeting. If you are introduced to a swede immediately reach between his or her legs and briskly rub the back of the left leg.
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