How True Are THESE Stereotypes According to Swedes?

[@henri191]

-"I don't agree with the tall and blonde" - "but , you are tall" - "yes , i used to be blonde" 😂😂😂 this one got me

[@John-Is-My-Name]

I think there is a missconconception where some people think they are not blond beceause its common in sweden to be born blond but as you get older you get darker and darker hair. until you have like what we call it "rat-grey" or sometimes like for me it is actually brown. But I was totally blond as a child. These people should probably be called blond because that is how they started.

[@lovelygem]

Many Swedish women color their hair blond to stay blond 😂

[@PhyreReighn]

At 1:58 so nice to hear "Introverted" There are many gifts introverts have.

[@gwyneth7812]

I met a group of swedish people when travelling and working as a nanny. They took me into their fold, were great fun and very warm. I really appreciated them.

[@JH_75]

The guy at 8:50 is hilarious. "No development at all." That is comedy gold right there and he seems like a great guy.

[@sroduit13]

Interesting to see how Swiss people are very similar. Swiss and Swedish often gets confused (at least by Americans) and we seem to be similar in many ways. Must be why I like Swedes :-)

[@InTheOuter]

I love Sweden. I was lucky enough to live there for a couple of years. The people are beautiful, respectful, smart and welcoming. Everyone can pick shit through their own culture if they want. I'd take the traits I mentioned in a society if it meant having to deal with a bit of shyness and coldness at times. You rock Sverige!

[@oliverfa08]

They say "we aren't blonde" and mostly i saw is blonde hair 😂 , they say "we aren't introvert" and mostly said they don't like to talk especially with strangers 😂 , they say "we aren't tall" when the "shortest" guy i saw is probably 5'11 / 180-181 cms 😂

[@jammmy30]

Hmm… who IS this Lady that is making this channel? I think she just doesn’t understand Nordic countries AT ALL.. I would take subway rides and just talk to Ladies for the fun of it. Not only was it very pleasant, but I also got lots of friends out it!

[@taimarcusokuno2418]

That quiz is interesting. I got Irish and I am one. Bring on the banter!

[@DatingBeyondBorders]

Haha nice!

[@immortal_i]

the end man had really good speach of the good life

[@felicciasc]

I worked for Ericsson for 6 years. That's true about avoiding conflict

[@canchero724]

The Vikings would be in shambles seeing this modern day aversion.

[@AndrewTheVikings]

@@canchero724 They would be completely disappointed them.

[@jw841]

Yet they have been importing conflict into their country for a few decades now. Ever since Olaf Palmer was PM. They have also sponsored a number of marxist terrorist organizations in both South America and Africa since the 70's. I lived in Sweden for awhile and hypocrisy is also a very big Swedish trait.

[@Baphomet-bk7cx]

But mostly swedish women never avoided if there arab men approaced them

[@Joekool88]

As an Asian extrovert: who the hell approaches people at bus stops?!

[@marcopolo1765]

I approach women on the street frequently, and I've dated several of them. Men in general don't have the courage to do this, so this becomes a differentiator for me, and girls love it.

[@robbiedaw3415]

😂😂😂😂

[@Whoyouwishyouwere]

In America, everywhere's considered fair game.

[@serenitygilles7064]

@@Whoyouwishyouwere we just gotta be careful

[@celiomorais6357]

​@@marcopolo1765 What do you say to them when you approach ?

[@Bloom369-w4x]

As a North African: Looks like a different planet !!!

[@klimtkahlo]

Swedes seem like my kind of people! 💞 from a non-confrontational, extroverted, punctual (!!!) southern European!

[@Whopcap]

The girl saying no was the most honest one of them all

[@MikaelMurstam]

That's a fallacy called "Appeal to Pessimism" where someone is more likely to believe something that's negative.

[@Socks-and-Dave]

I'm an introvert and I don't like conflict so it seems that I would fit right in!

[@zoltanhorvath7454]

It sounds like i have lots of common things with the Swedish people in general. I don't like talking much, Don't socialise much, keep it for myself, cold personality, i have got the height and look as well. I wonder if i had any Swedish ancestors or not, being a Hungarian guy...🤔

[@danidiaz2377]

They’re so cute I love the Swedes !!!!

[@duartesilva7907]

There's a thing that stuck me in Sweden, as a Portuguese. Being interrupted and to interrupt (insert regret face) a normal informal conversation is quite common in Portugal. However, that's not the case in Sweden. Especially Northern Sweden, they will let you talk and talk and they will only reply when you finish your point, after waiting some seconds, just to make sure you really ended speaking. This is really interesting in my opinion.

[@draug7966]

It's because interrupting is seen as kind of rude or disrespectful basically. We love our personal space and not getting interrupted is part of that i guess.

[@duartesilva7907]

@@draug7966 yes, it may be so.

[@emiladelow8463]

Why would you feel the need to interrupt someone when talking ?

[@JH_75]

That is an interesting comment, I hadn't noticed that. I am an American and by way of my own experiences I have taught myself to listen more carefully to people and let them finish completely , as you mention, before responding. I do believe it is a sign of respect and shows you are genuinely interested in the other persons comments rather than trying to get your bit out. I think it makes for a better exchange and leaves others feeling happier and more satisfied with an exchange. Thank you.

[@duartesilva7907]

@@emiladelow8463 I'm not saying on formal ocasions, there usually everyone respects and lets the person talk. But in informal settings, more often than not, in many countries you have a phenomenom more similar to a free for all.. It has to do with a culture valuing more restraint than emotional attachement..

[@hglundahl]

5:57 Herring is "strömming" or "sill" ... "surströmming" is a very specific kind of herring, it has been fermenting by bacteria for months before packaging in cans. Most Swedes don't eat "surströmming" I think he may have got the translation of "herring" wrong ... Most Swedes like some kind of herring, like North Germans, but apart from Norrland, we usually don't like "surströmming" ... in Lund, people gathering around "surströmming" are thereby showing they come from about as far North of Lund as Rome is South of Lund ... (yes, Sweden is very drawn out in the North-South dimension!).

[@eneacreativedesign]

At 0:40, it is spelled queue, not cue.

[@ilhuicatlamatini]

Idk man, all these Swedes seem friendly and happy and now that’s my perception lol

[@Baphomet-bk7cx]

No swedish women only be friendly toward arab men coz they are obesessed with them

[@Србомбоница86]

They pretend ,the fake smile is a known thing for them ,like american white people that smile just to be polite

[@DatingBeyondBorders]

Hey all! This is the last ever video on Sweden that I filmed in the summer. Currently in Mexico and about to film here 😊 Want to know which culture is most compatible with you? quiz.dating-beyond-borders.com/

[@BH6242KCh]

My Quiz Results are in. Most Compatible: Greece -- Second Most Compatible: Poland Those almost seem contradictory. Being from the American Midwest, it does seem a middle ground between northern and southern European personalities. When in Europe, I do feel agile enough to relate to both. I selected balance in most answers. Living with spontaneity and affection, but within the traditional roles for the sexes.

[@purpledoojay]

My results: Most Compatible: USA Second Most Compatible: Australia Least Compatible: Colombia I’m from USA myself, so it’s interesting that my most compatible country is the States. Maybe it’s because I live on the West Coast? Australia being my second makes sense because the culture seems very laid back and chill, which I am! I need to research Colombia to find out the reason it’s my least. Good quiz regardless! 🙂

[@kylesavage4525]

Really excited that the quiz is done. Amazing job Marina. I was also very pleasantly surprised to find out that the result is about country and not just region. I got Australia as #1 (Portugal & Ireland #2) in the compatibility score so i'm sure Margot Robbie will be thrilled when she finds out.

[@BH6242KCh]

@@kylesavage4525 That's exciting. Be sure to report back on how it goes with her.

[@johngonzalez4298]

Most Compatible: Brazil 🇧🇷 Second Most Compatible: Ireland 🇮🇪 Least Compatible: Pakistan 🇵🇰

[@stiglarsson8405]

A lot of stereotypes, that we altso like to exaggerate.. about others.. "not me especialy, but moste other swedes"! As a swede one supose to know social norms.. how to behave as a swede, (as a nice person)! And our dating cultur (for single adults) can be realy awkward, best is if everything is "lagom", half drunk at a half good establisment, both can escape if a missmatch.. or end up in a bed later if there is some attraction!

[@tobiojo6469]

Cool video

[@linusfotograf]

Herring is very common in Sweden. Fermented herring is not commonly eaten; only by youtubers.

[@johngonzalez4298]

Happy Thursday, Marina! Great video and keep it up 👍🏻. Sending you my love from Miami, Florida, USA 🇺🇲

[@eduardkrasovsky]

Want to meet nice people in Sweden?Go to Linköping,Norköping,Dalarna or Gotland.They are friendly and open ,always ready to help.There are not like those who live in Stockholm, extremely unfriendly and inpolite.

[@ae-jo5gc]

The captial is always different from rest of the country. As a Östgöte who have travel and meet sweds from north to south I can say their are many good and friendy people in Sweden. And even if I dont like Stockholm as a city most people from Stockholm I meet have been nice and friendly.

[@Baphomet-bk7cx]

But still swedish girll in all over region prefer arab men mostly

[@eduardkrasovsky]

@@Baphomet-bk7cx some prefer Arabs, some fancy polish, others love indians.

[@dj4monie]

@@Baphomet-bk7cx bullsh*t

[@Bawamba]

@@Baphomet-bk7cx Haha you wish lol. The small 1% lefties/extremists you hear screaming everywhere and hating all white men, yeah they do like arabs cos they've been rejected from every single white man lol. But go outside stockholm where you wont find them extremists and you wont find anyone prefering anyone but a real Swede.

[@AlyssaChloeNYC]

Lagom=mellan mjölk ...😂😂😂 i love this extra attention to sweden , its like the moon

[@sakeebkamal3472]

This channel is really awesome and Marina is a queen 😉❤️ One video should be made on us,viewers; how we are being benefited by this channel.

[@DatingBeyondBorders]

Aw thank you!

[@Charl_es19]

Looking from here I realize that the height stereotype is not a stereotype, it is the pure truth, even women too, they seem to be my height (5'9 / 174-175 cm, yes, I'm short guy) or even bigger , introverts, don't talk much, look for "Fika", hate the weather, etc.😂

[@SteaksOnSpear]

average male heigh in sweden is around 181

[@heckincat1406]

Man, you're nor short. I'm short, I'm 5'7.

[@DMp-xp6mj]

I'm a 175cm woman and many of these women look even taller than me lol. I mean, they are vikings after all...

[@dj4monie]

I'll never understand white males complaining white women find them short.

[@dj4monie]

Love it. Generally found the same thing in Sweden. Can't visit for a short time because of the social circles but that said if you can make friends in Sweden, things open up but you can say that about most countries. Major advantage is that most Swedes speak English.

[@matias6798]

0:53 the guy was indirectly trying to ask you on a coffee date

[@flopunkt3665]

And he's handsome 😅

[@Baphomet-bk7cx]

He is gay

[@Cybercenturycentaur]

He did. And there was no reaction.

[@zorwasa612]

oh true, I did not catch that first time watching it

[@Iam_Jallow]

I wish 🤞 to come to Sweden 🇸🇪 to study this beautiful language fluently

[@neznabratra]

Omg. I have a Swedish personality. Even though I've never been there 😅

[@darkchild2661]

Hello guys, first of all, cool video, I'm trying to understand a lot of things in English. I like to travel and if I'm wrong, the Swedes are like us Germans, reserved, or am I wrong? Then please correct me. But Sweden, i.e. Stockholm, is my next holiday destination, I'm excited to see how it turns out. But I can say one thing, you have really pretty women in Sweden....🙂

[@PastaSauce.]

I straight up went to two swedish people in a bar and asked how their night was going and sat down. I’m Welsh 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 and we will chat to anybody. We ended up partying all night but he did say to me “swedish people don’t do that” I had no idea 😅 in British pubs it’s normal.

[@1989Goodspeed]

03:14 That's a 100% correct for me. Someone I don't know that approaches me spontaneously, I will see that as suspicious behavior, what is Your ulterior motive, what do you want from me?

[@DilaraSILIV]

They still look very fit and kinda younger even they get very older😅 that s not a stereotype i guess:😂

[@flopunkt3665]

They avoid stress and conflict as much as possible.

[@johnnycage8327]

They are fit but no, they don't look younger. Swedes age terribly just like most other caucasian northern european groups.

[@DilaraSILIV]

@@johnnycage8327 but the guy who said who is 52 seems very fit and kinda young , am i wrong?

[@Србомбоница86]

​@@DilaraSILIVnah ,they look older in face

[@MrTekeshi]

“We have good welfare so we are not dependent on other people” - what?! Welfare is exactly depending on other people.

[@BH6242KCh]

Precisely.

[@novahauhnar]

I think they mean 'welfare state or welfare which is a type of government where the support is intended to ensure that members of a society can meet basic human needs such as food and shelter

[@kylesavage4525]

@@novahauhnar But how is this achieved though? By using taxpayers' money to pay for these needs which means that people receiving this money are dependant on taxpayers.

[@OverTheVoids]

I'm sure most people understand what he is trying to say even if it isn't the most grammatically correct way to say it. Societies that don't have the robust social welfare that Sweden does requires people to be more directly collaborative with each other, and that requires a better ability to directly communicate, converse, and even build new relationships of all kinds (helpful neighbors, friends, spouse, etc.).

[@markusolofzon]

@@kylesavage4525benefits are also taxed so everyone always contributes.

[@thes.a.s.s.1361]

There was one that was not mentioned. Does everyone in Sweden listen to metal music?

[@alexvillalobos9687]

Hola Beyond , saludos desde Colombia. Cómo estás? Cómo van las cosas?

[@DatingBeyondBorders]

Hola 👋

[@alexvillalobos9687]

@@DatingBeyondBorders cómo vas ?

[@bogustavnilsson]

There is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes

[@mistere287]

That we are sitting at peoples hom and waiting at the room alone when other family is eating. True

[@hugosavstrom4548]

As a Swede at this point I'm not sure if any of these stereotypes are accurate, maybe in foreigners' view but not the Swedes'. When you keep being told you are a certain way and you should feel a certain way about that behaviour, you internalise it and can't look at it objectively. Also I'm very annoyed by the Swedes who keep saying they are an exception from the stereotypes and that they dislike the current cultural social norms. They claim this but they actually behave the exact way as everyone else because they're afraid to even slightly stray away from the norm. Myself I'm struggling with the issue to make friends, but I realise best is to focus on changing my own behaviour and take a leap. Change does not happen without action.

[@basaka00]

I think I'd already seen this video 🤔

[@DatingBeyondBorders]

Nope. But you have seen the people. I asked them other questions before

[@IamdeaththedestroyerofWorlds]

Cold

[@aminchivilkar4911]

From 3 to 53... wow almost a half century unchanged

[@Söderlund11]

That's how we are. Take it or leave it

[@slangpz330]

it's just that we have a rather large private space around ourselves

[@krishnaobrien3394]

Aren't there some Swedes who are MBTI extroverts though? I thought every country in the world has at least one person with each MBTI.

[@Joe-eg7ml]

Well married one and been to sverige many times and on an annual basis. They seem reserved, orderly, frugal, not approachable, lack customer service(most of the time) law obiding(except immigrant gangstas), can't say hi or smile to them unless you know them...well that's off the top of my head. My daughter is 16 and she's almost 6ft. They don't like idle chit chat/small talk they think that its superficial and fake but imo that's a way to get to know them. Have to find a common intrest to make friends. They rather walk and take public transport then drive(I get it tho u have to pay for parking almost everywhere u go and that goes with wc/bathrooms). Miss Sweden and kebab pizza...lol

[@marydecouvertes3789]

2:40 I didn't know George Michael had a son. OMG 😮

[@hglundahl]

7:10 Actually, lots of countries with problems have fewer suicides than Sweden. Lesotho is number one in suicides world wide, and compared to other places in Africa has fewer problems.

[@Baphomet-bk7cx]

But i see tons of swedish chicks goes for arab men only nowdays

[@Србомбоница86]

Lesotho is not suicide from depression I think , swedish depresión is completely different

[@hglundahl]

Possible ...@@Србомбоница86

[@toomuchinformation]

​@@Baphomet-bk7cxWhat does that have to do with the original comment.

[@yunleung2631]

Some Swedish guy definitely gave her the ick lol. Can you make this for Denmark?

[@DatingBeyondBorders]

Haha definitely not. I just did a tour of Europe in the summer and this is the last video. I didn't do Denmark this time around but I have videos on it if you search older

[@yunleung2631]

@@DatingBeyondBorders LOL. Judging by your reaction about how Italian men put in effort but not Swedish men... But glad that's not the case I see a couple of the 7 year old ones! Curious if you would be down for including them in the next "dating in x European countries" video. Would be curious how the nordics differ subtly.

[@Baphomet-bk7cx]

All swedish men are gay thats why swedish girls goes for arab men

[@richardsilden5683]

Housing is decent? Are you fcking kidding me!!!??

[@flopunkt3665]

Why?

[@heckincat1406]

​@@flopunkt3665because right now, we're in a housing crisis. The prices are outrageously high with some even lacking basic needs like elrctricity or warm water

[@Travellereleven]

It’s an expression, a Swede will never answer in the extremes even if it’s the case. And compared to elsewhere, the normal standard would be considered as very high in most parts of the world.

[@richardsilden5683]

@@Travellereleven why are you telling me about my own country?

[@hglundahl]

6:56 Alcoholism, drug abuse and depression is actually true. B U T the schizophrenia is heavily over rated, we have an East Block like over diagnosis of that. Not quite as in the East Block, but not far from ...

[@wineotautollc7369]

What to heck is East Block ?

[@hglundahl]

@@wineotautollc7369 Warszaw Pact. The thing that ended in 1990 or so.

[@hglundahl]

@@wineotautollc7369 If you referred to "East Block" instead of "the East Block" my phrase "East Block like" functions as a compound word, and adjective, hence the lack of definite article. I say "the East Block" in the next sentence.

[@hopetagulos]

Vikings! 🪓🧑🏼🛡

[@PhyreReighn]

Absolutely ! AND Independent.!! USA breeds Codependents at their worst.

[@chetyoubetya8565]

Something about their culture seems so sad. All these unwritten rules on how to live with people yet not deal with people. It's amazing how the one woman doesn't ever realize when she said we have the most single households and sees no issues with it. Being independent and having no human connection is actually sad.

[@bfts8626]

It's much better than being stuck with others due finacial dependency People still leave their houses pretty early in South America to get married since they wanna run away from very toxic families but can't do it by themselves. I truly believe there's much worth in loneliness

[@stananderson4524]

I found in Scandinavia, they will open up if you start the conversation. People say it is hard to make friends in these countries. However, once you do (it is not as hard as they make it sound), you will have a genuine friend for life. True, there are unwritten rules, as with many cultures, however, I never saw it as stark as people say it is. Plus this is Stockholm. Like going to New York or Paris and making the mistake of thinking all Americans are like New Yorkers or all French are like Parisians.

[@Enterialise]

All cultures have unwritten rules that has become the norm beacuse people like it that way. Like the "rules" to not start talking to strangers on the street and so on. Here, that is a sign of respect to not "go inside" someones personal space and just ego-start something with them. To the world.. Swedes are not cold people!! Just be socially aware of the people around you and not act entitled to talk with people who are not making eye contact or seems wanna have a chat with you too 💗✌🏼

[@Србомбоница86]

They are deeply sad people

[@Србомбоница86]

​​@@bfts8626omg no ,you are sad person,I pity everyone that admires Nordic dead culture omg omg 😳😳

[@marcoprolo1488]

Lonely people that only talk to their childhood friend. A lot of them end up committing suicide.

[@torgnyelgstrandmusic]

Anyone that is interested in swedish culture or ethnology of Swedish people should read Lars Trägårdh and Henrik Berggren They have written books on the subjects which will clarify your views on the culture.

[@justinquelute]

“The government shall provide.” lol

[@redleeks6253]

They pat taxes and social insurance for that matter

[@Bawamba]

He was a true socialist xD "I dont need to do the any extra effort or do anything more than anyone else, but I shall get to use the tax money from those who do more and pay more"

[@-zerenity-2322]

Your expiration cause will be isolation here

[@manuelfg2902]

Marina, do u have a bf?

[@Baphomet-bk7cx]

Yes her bf is arab men

[@rvail136]

Im an American. 61yo. I dont approach women any more. Its not worth the hassle

[@apollonmagg4603]

I had to pay 500 swedish crowns just to be alllowed to wait for a patient who is a friend of mine at the hall of the hospital. What kind of wellfare is this????

[@MixedMediaEnterprise]

Welfare for citizens and not for you?

[@apollonmagg4603]

@@MixedMediaEnterprise got a personalnumber too

[@psychologyhealingonline3939]

Dating sites etc......can not if course help as they only scams so far!!!

[@s0u09q5]

2:06 he can be not in the stereotype, but others from there match the stereotype, so why others from other countries have that much time, many people will switch to find those who don't take much time to get along with tho, the tones sound they think they are more valuable than the rest of the world, swedes? CONFUSED

[@DANIELOlsen-e8i]

good walfare, good salary, the housing is decent ? Where she live ? Sure not in Malmö, Gothenborg or Stockholm and a full time employed Post Nord truck driver earns 19000 Sek. 36% tax, 25% VAT, prices are higher then in Germany and cheaper then in Danmark but they earn more money. People have no insight into what people earn in other countries and how high the taxes are elsewhere. They live in a bubble.

[@hauser6344]

We are not happy.

[@RainDelay]

Swedes speak English so easily...

[@raymondpeter7524]

5:13 Having a good welfare system doesn't make you independent.

[@Србомбоница86]

Exactly,it's pure dependency on state

[@adrianburciu2744]

@@Србомбоница86 that's also the point, so people keep handing over 50% of their salary to the govt every month. Happy Swedish tax payers! Meanwhile they have to wait months to see a doctor, because the govt decides if and when they want to spend (your) money on you ..they like that authority to rule and take control of their lives :)

[@fromsupply2superfly101]

Omg.... I do eat meatballs every day

[@sahilaujla]

ok, first! lol!

[@realleftover]

someone should check in on that girl that said "no" 💀

[@derekpappas1556]

It seems like it's their weather and atheism that is the root cause of their cold behavior . Scandinavia as a whole it seems , are inflicted with the lack of love .

[@deerlylove]

this!

[@MrPrebuttal]

Feminism, atheism and anti-social culture are the three pillars that lead to there depression.

[@draug7966]

Nah, it's the rest of the world being addicted to socializing!

[@derekpappas1556]

@@draug7966 they are now going to have to socialize as part of nato .

[@draug7966]

Yeah... that's not going to be easy lol@@derekpappas1556

[@rodrigooliveira2662]

why does the interviewer speak English so quickly? what is the need for this?

[@DatingBeyondBorders]

Short attention spans 😉

[@ceooflost9595]

I dont care what anyone says SWEDEN HAS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL GIRLS

[@stekon9112]

Come to Poland.

[@Baphomet-bk7cx]

But most of swedish girls only goes for arab men

[@Србомбоница86]

They all look the same ,seen one seen them all ,boring as hell

[@brandmanager4595]

@@Србомбоница86, you are just a tad jealous of Swedish girls 😂. They are classy, smart and most importantly they are honest. I know it because I’m married to one.

[@Србомбоница86]

@@brandmanager4595 good for you

[@mykimikimiky]

bunch of BS

[@GeneRauXxX]

imagine, these are the most extrovert ones. Horrific.

[@ButterOates]

I left Sweden because some months before i departed something violently horrible happened to my neighbor Sven. His daughter was raped 4 times in a week by somali and iraqi immigrants when she went commuting from home to school and forth. It is sad to see what the once beautiful country has become now.

[@Baphomet-bk7cx]

Its not, in general swedish girl love arab men and they would do anything to get some attention from arab men

[@jonl6925]

Tattoos are so disgusting...

[@Baphomet-bk7cx]

Swedish girl prefer arab men anyday

[@yunleung2631]

Either an arab incel or a swedish white nationalist. Which one is it?

[@jimmymartinez2585]

Good for Sweden 😅 🇺🇸 still better then u #trump24

[@dtwatson1]

Worshipping politicians is so sad

[@OverTheVoids]

If that is the case, then why do you have a KZbin Short showing a game of European football? If you cared that much about our country, then you really ought to be watching American football or at least basketball.

[@jimmymartinez2585]

@@OverTheVoids juventus baby, sucks 😕 not in ucl

[@mwindasaboi6039]

​@@OverTheVoids Point of correction, it's not European football but world football. What you call American football is just a variation of Rugby; played with helmets and shoulder padding.

[@churros4tuvia]

I make about $7600 a month I guess im rich. LOL. But I would never say im rich im a lower middleclass in America.