What's The One Thing I Would Change About Sweden? (Q&A)

[@stevenwelp7165]

Stefan, thanks for your steady-as-she-goes, transparent, balanced, lack of affectation, and positive demeanor. It makes your channel very special and sets it free to set others free.

[@shellbatronic]

I'm so grateful I moved to Stockholm a month before the pandemic, from talking to my friends and family in America I would so so so much rather be here than there. I can still go to the gym and my kid can go play at daycare, I feel sometimes like we slid in right under the door while it was shutting.

[@mariannejohansson1361]

The dark winter could be a cosy time of the year. Buy candels, make a fire, get yourself a wool blanket. A large cup of nice tea and lots of cinnamon buns. And important is to get extra vitamin D. Good luck!

[@vulc1]

How can you forget the chance to enjoy a nice cheeky glass of glögg :D

[@sweetmimosamommysaranghae3163]

@@vulc1 ok no glögg is gross i don't understand how ppl like it

[@vulc1]

@@sweetmimosamommysaranghae3163 Surströmming is gross, but glögg is so yummy :D

[@abc-eq9so]

Lets be honest here :) It's cozy for a month. The rest is suicide weather :D Take that from a southern european :D

[@sweetmimosamommysaranghae3163]

@@vulc1 har it smakat surströmming men folk sgr att det är äckligt så jag tror de, men jag tkr it om glögg

[@CammieBlueSky]

I think it's really awesome that you're still friends with Linn and that you still talk. What an impact she made on where you are today and in what country you live now. There is something to be said for living in a small city. The pace slows down, you enjoy nature a lot more and the beaches and forests, there is this nostalgic feel almost. How you been to the north of Sweden? The polar circle? or seen the northern lights?

[@kirstenwunderlich4836]

I would love to move to Sweden, and should have taken advantage of opportunities I had when I was younger. Now that I'm in my mid-40s and have visited Sweden many more times, I would love to move there but don't have a relationship or the job skills to make the move. I hope that I can change that some day because every single time I've been in Sweden, things just make sense.

[@annaconda78]

You should if you like the 4 season changes like living in New York but a bit colder in the fall and spring ( I mean the temperature changes) if you have the kind of work you can speak English like in computer work or any technology kind of work or teaching, the hardest thing is housing, rent a place like in Stockholm is nearly impossible even if you have money but if you can buy a condo or house you can absolutely live here, it’s not that hard to move here just get to know Swedish people via Facebook or another places on social media or other American living in Sweden you will absolutely get help you should live here why not schools are free and collage/ uni for kids and adults , the social benefit are the best in the world and healthcare is the best and free 😊 love Sweden and I lived in NY and Amsterdam so seen a lot in travels but think Sweden is the best in the end

[@Hilariumosis]

I think it's sad to wanna have a whole year of just hot weather. And where there's hot there usually is no point in going for a swim to cool off because the water is almost as warm as you. Intentionally wanna miss out on winter AND a winter + Christmas without snow just ain't right. We are lucky to have 4 distinct seasons. I'm grateful for it. The amount of sunlight I can get behind and rather live somewhere where it's not as dark for so long temporarily.

[@StefanThyron]

Everyone has different preferences. I personally would prefer an LA type of Mediterranean climate with 20-30 degrees year round but I know that’s not for everyone ☺️

[@ambessashield9360]

Stefan Thyron Same, the weather and darkness is the worst part of Sweden.

[@heureuse8568]

As a Swede I agree with the openness and to be socially correct. I don't know how many times I felt like been stabbed in my heart for being "wrong".

[@sondersonics7534]

Lost a couple of friends for not being pc lol. It’s whatever man. They have smol brain

[@JohannesYtterstrom]

Why is one or two opinions so important for a friendship in Sweden? Can't people who differ in different ways still be friends? Can't I go to the gym, see a movie or have a BBQ with someone who has slighty different opinions to me? I don't get it.

[@sondersonics7534]

@Anton Smith No it’s not like that but it’s more like how some democrats don’t wanna be friends with someone who is republican in the US for example. So if a leftist in Sweden find out their friend is a Sweden Democrat or some other type of right winger they might just cut them off lol.

[@bertil3887]

​@@JohannesYtterstrom you can, but everyone has their limit i dont want to be friend with people who doesn't share my view of dignity political and religious differences is totally ok but somewhere there is my limit of what i can tolerate

[@JohannesYtterstrom]

@@bertil3887 Can you give an example of something you wouldn't stand for? Just curious!

[@abc-eq9so]

As a southern European I kinda feel I have more in common with Americans than Swedes :) Even if I have lived here for 28 years. Swedes are great people but it's like something is holding them back all the time when it comes to socializing.

[@William_Saliba]

True. I'm from Sweden and I completely agree, it's very rare that I speak to a complete stranger on the street while it's completely normal in most other countries. Tbh I have no idea why that is, I guess it's a part of our culture😂

[@jentee9652]

You are very smart and I think you can achieve whatever goals you have in life. Keep doing what you do best and thank you for those interesting videos 😊

[@megsdaily]

I always enjoy your videos. It is very helpful information and refreshing to get a new perspective.

[@vicepresidentyoda9274]

Do like a sweden roadtrip going from stockholm down to like trelleborg through Örebro and Mjölby

[@womanofacertainage5892]

If you aren't wealthy, good luck affording health insurance or medical care in the US. Even with a job that pays for part of your medical, it's unaffordable for most Americans and results in a lot of medical debt bankruptcy or just financial hardships. For that reason alone I'd say "visit the US but don't move there."

[@jojje3000-1]

Medicare or Medicaid ?

[@womanofacertainage5892]

​@@jojje3000-1 What about them? One only works if you are the poorest of the poor and the other if you're over 65. That leaves the majority of American working people in lower-income and even middle-income jobs unable to afford insurance premiums, deductibles and copays. Medicare also isn't free -- there are supplemental plans needed for it to really work and even then, prescription drugs are sky high, many Americans have to decide whether to eat or buy their life-saving meds. It's a mess. Did you know that over 40% of American cancer patients have spent their life savings within 2 years of their diagnosis? That's shameful. If you have cancer, the last thing you should have to worry about is money. Medical care and paid leave should keep you in a position where you can focus on healing or if you are terminal, focus on your last months on earth rather than stressed out about money and medical costs. Universal-single payer, like Canada has, is the most cost-effective, simplest and the most just -- everyone gets it. Period. Their doctors and hospitals are still private, but they get paid by one entity. We have a lot of work to do in the US to put people over profits. Profits are great but not at the expense of people's health, education and dignity. We can have both.

[@jojje3000-1]

Woman of a Certain Age - 23% of Americans have Medicaid, according to Wikipedia.

[@womanofacertainage5892]

@@jojje3000-1 Your point is? Do you know that Medicaid varies from state to state? In some states, it's been privatized -- the Medicaid-providing, for-profit companies deny care that people need, often. Especially for the disabled. It's shameful and disgusting that in a nation this wealthy, anyone has to fight for care they need or would be denied care they need to live healthy, dignified lives,

[@jojje3000-1]

Woman of a Certain Age But the poorest quarter of US population has free health insurance, and it is not bad in all states (according to some US people here on YT). This must be the low payed but still employed part of the popl.?

[@sonnyalbinsson802]

An idea for future videos, what of you invite people from different countries and really show them the swedish experience and make videos about it. Take them with you and do stuff that you really like and show them different swedish things like food and stuff. Idk just an quick idea 👍 Also really enjoy your content stefan!

[@colingill995]

Hey there @Stefan Thyron! Fellow PNWer here, I'm from Seattle :) I have been living in Europe for three years. Im currently living in Stockholm with my fiancé - he's a Swede.

[@robertjoelsson2387]

Love how you love to love life, no matter of what...or, any specific conditions apart fr bad ones.. rgds fr a steady follower🙏🏻

[@lukasa6374]

Loving the longer video ❤️

[@Malmioo]

The most common thing in Sweden (bad one) is "Skitsnacket" = talking bad about ppl behind their backs, especially at work places. Yes it's like that everywhere but in Sweden is incredibly annoying and common. They've a huge problem to confront or to talk face to face. I would love to change it but it's impossible. It's on their blood and culture and anyone can be affected

[@adamring5325]

The swedish wether is some thing u learn to love. becous when winter comes ur looking forward to the summer. an when its getting to hot in the summer u looking forward to winter. cant imagen living in LA where its like 25degre celcius all year.

[@cynic7049]

The dual home situation is what Armand Duplantis (Pole Vault World record holder, Swedish/American competing for Sweden) recently set up. Buying an apartment in Uppsala where he plans to spend the six warmest months and spending the six coldest month in his other home in Louisana. Saying that the coldest six are way to cold in Sweden and the six warmest a bit to warm in Louisana. I have myself a dream of buying an apartment or small house in Algarve (South coast of Portugal) renting it out during their tourist season and living their during the cold part of the year.

[@Lekks25]

Im Swedish American dual citizen, but born and mainly raised in Sweden and I have trouble making friends here in Stockholm. I lived in Tokyo for almost 5 years up until recently and it was so much easier to make friends. Now that I moved back to Sweden I find it really hard to make any friends.

[@preetyprinces]

Yo I'm swedish, hit me up with a message if you want to talk, maybe we have something in common!

[@ordoveritas]

Just a thought. If you never experience the "bad" weather/climate you wont really appreciate the beauty of the swedish summer once it comes ;)

[@labird1994]

BLESSINGS TO YOU FOR LIVING IN THE BEST COUNTRY IN Europe I considered myself more Swedish than Spanish because I don't like my country, I don't fit with their culture and their way of being and lifestyle of Spaniards. I'm in love with Sweden since I was 15< years old and I don't regret for me is the best country in the world without comparisons to other nation I wish I wanted to stay in this country my whole life HEJA SVERIGE🇸🇪

[@Bregott07]

Jag älskar mitt land, men HATAR vår regering.

[@SpandoSpando]

Är med dig!

[@HannaTh80]

The talk about the weather can often be an opener to other subjects. If you are a bit shy or maybe introvert then the weather could feel like a safe way to begin with. Just my opinion, but people can be so quick judging others.

[@Suxanes]

Thank you for making this Q&A video. I currently live in Germany (I'm American) and for the most part I enjoy living here but I don't seem get comfortable here, not sure why. What are some things that help you get comfortable in Sweden?

[@leongvozdev4365]

Friends and social life probably! Activities and stuff like that.

[@annarehbinder7540]

Depends where you are in Germany southern germany is more social and more easygoing, Northern Germany is more structured.

[@gurra1351]

You are absolutely right about people here being afraid of opening up whether it's personal or political. It's a closed society in that sense.

[@Fiothiel]

Yeah. It took over a year for my boyfriend to get his sambovisum approved. We applied in september 2019 and just the other week got the decision. Swedish migration is not fast in any way possible. A snail with a broken tail (do snails have tails..?) are faster.

[@belindagil5716]

Totally agree with you, get to the point and talk about important stuff. That you 're gonna find in the south of Spain where I'm from, Málaga. You should go there if you like spanish culture. Cool city and awesome people. Though I love living in Stockholm. Seguro que te gusta mi ciudad. Me encantan tus videos.

[@F1rstWorldNomaD]

It rains more on the coasts over all. Stockholm is not alot different from GBG. Stockholm is a way more beautiful city over all but Liseberg kinda equalize that out. (Gröna Lund is a parking lot).

[@drew4021]

I realize you're much too young and I have seen other videos on it but can you talk a bit about early retiring in Sweden? Budget and the weather are not a big concern and if you have already talked about this please direct me to that but I would love to hear your perspective.

[@StefanThyron]

I haven't seen any videos on this topic. Are you referring to retiring from another country and moving to Sweden? Or retiring as a swede?

[@JonnyDee]

All Scandinavians should move to the US to see it from the perspective of actually living, working, studying, etc. (ie: NOT being a tourist) there for at least 1 year. Hopefully this will promote Scandinavians to see what amazing nations they truly have, and that they need to protect and enhance their respective countries from becoming anything that resembles the US.

[@Armando.Sepulveda]

Stefan Thyron can I take my Honda Accord coupe to Sweden and drive it over there if I move there? Do people drive Hondas over there? Or it's not common to drive Japanese makes of cars in Scandinavia?

[@lottat6420]

Hondas are very common here. 😅

[@paulozavala3232]

Toyota is the biggest car maker in the world. So yes japanse car makers are common. You most you will se European brands such as Volvo, Mercedes, Audi, B&W, Wolkswagen, Citroën, Renault, Seat, etc.

[@christinae30]

Interesting about taxes when you are US citizen living abroad, I didn't know that! What is the cause of this? (hur rättfärdigar man det?)

[@lyrechee]

How long did it take you to reach fluency in swedish?

[@lottat6420]

All Swedes are not reserved, but I guess it depends on who you know and the culture in that group of friends. 😅 I'm very open and so are all my friends.

[@ChristinaJLHill]

I have a topic idea. Swedish question word order or word order in general. My god. It's really rough learning with online resources that don't tend to teach grammar rules.

[@StefanThyron]

I'm probably not the best grammar teacher tbh I still make mistakes quite a bit haha

[@ChristinaJLHill]

@@StefanThyron love the honesty! Lol alright, I guess I'll just have to move to Sweden to perfect it. 😜

[@sweetmimosamommysaranghae3163]

@@ChristinaJLHill lmao even tho im not swedish i do that and often correct people when they say a sentence with words in the wrong but understandable places

[@ChristinaJLHill]

@@sweetmimosamommysaranghae3163 I would LIVE that. What resources helped you the most? I want my word order on point.

[@sweetmimosamommysaranghae3163]

@@ChristinaJLHill um I'm not sure whether i can help you, I came to sweden when i was 7 y/o so it's been almost ten years now, and going to school has taught me a lot of swedish words and now im more fluent than most swedish kids but I'd say it's more like you just get a feeling that there's something wrong or what you say just doesn't feel right or smth lol im sry im no help at all

[@KerstinMamma]

As an Ace person I appreciate the asexual consideration but I think that you are referring to aromatic people.

[@jennyelfstromnilsson863]

Tycker du om smörgåstårta?

[@Mina-sn5qg]

Hur upplever du skillnaden mellan amerikaner o svenskar, då det gäller att lyssna o ta in andra människor?

[@F1rstWorldNomaD]

On the citizen permit thing. Just say you're from Syria and 16 years old and you're golden... They'll most likely give you an apartment and health care.

[@7Swedy]

If you work with IT you don’t need Swedish. If you talk to people in English you make them very happy! 😀

[@waudicas]

Going to the US?, yea I would, in fact I’ll probably some time in the future be relocating to Texas.🙂

[@austinholmes96]

Any particular reason for choosing Texas?

[@waudicas]

Yup, a particular gal. There’s sumtin bout those Texas chicks, lol, n she’s really sumtin. Some say everything’s bigger in Texas n looking at her um...ya know haha...I’d say that’s kinda true lmbo😂😝 jokes aside she’s a bomb babe n so fine personality too.

[@snuffeldjuret]

@@austinholmes96 in absolute numbers, Texas is growing faster than any other state currently, an that is with net zero immigration from Mexico if I understand correctly. In other words, it is quite popular to move there these days!

[@rockyhelton2816]

I’m from Texas, and I hope you are ready to fry because it is so hot here!!!! Especially in July and August, so maybe you can go back to Sweden for those months. Good luck.

[@waudicas]

Lol yea I know it. I’ve actually been ‘preparing’ myself a bit the last two years by wearing a jacket during our summer temperatures (+25 celsius), people probably think I’m crazy n I’m sure do sweating but it’s the only way imo.

[@ben_angel]

Which school did you work in? It's the line of work i went for when i moved here.

[@valo2872]

När du pratar om "svenskar i allmänhet" tycks din referens alltid vara Stockolm eller storstadsregioner.. Kan du tänka dig att resa runt i Sverige och få en mer nyanserad bild av "svenskar i allmänhet"?

[@JohannesYtterstrom]

Hur tror du folk ifrån Storstadsregioner skiljer sig ifrån folk i mindre städer eller i små landsorter? (Vore intressant att höra! Bara en fråga. Inget illa menat. Intressant att höra din åsikt).

[@valo2872]

Nä inget illa menat. Men att många känner nog inte alltid igen sig i det du säger. Norr och söder skiljer sig mycket, likväl stad och landsbygd. ..och ibland beskriver du mer ett storstadsfenomen än ett "allmänt svenskt fenomen".

[@JohannesYtterstrom]

@@valo2872 Det kan stämma! Vore lite kul att se Stefan åka norr. Göra del 1, del 2, del 3 om några norrländska städer och annat. Vad han tycker skiljer Stockholm och t.ex. Umeå eller så :)

[@valo2872]

Nja.. Jag har bott i Linköping och Umeå men aldrig kännt mig hemma i deras kulturer.. Och dem skiljer sig ganska mycket sinsemellan.. Men d kanske finns nån viss likhet i de områden som traditionellt också varit svenskspråkiga? Men muoniodalen, tornedalen, och fjällen har annan språklig bakgrund och kanske därför skiljer sig mycket mer i kulturen, än andra områden - men det är likväl en del av Sverige och svenskar med "sin svenska kultur".

[@StefanThyron]

Jag har inte bott i Stockholm hela tiden jag har varit i Sverige... Mitt första nästan två år var jag i Norrköping. Så jag har upplevt lite livet i Sverige utanför Stockholm iaf ☺️

[@JohannesYtterstrom]

The big question and answer here I very much agree about. I don't think you need to state your opinion about everything but with Swedes (I am one myself) it's hard to really know what's going on. This night a 12 year old girl was shot in the suburb "Botkyrka" (2020-08-02) during some kind of gang shooting. She died. That's insane! One person I know has written och showed anything about that in Facebook. Does nobody care a 12 year gets killed in the late night? I don't get it. I offcourse understand that you perhaps go to Facebook for more positive things but this is very serious. Imagine this happening in the U.S.? EVERYONE would talk about it. Here it's an strange silence. Even people who do know and condemn it doesn't dare to post anything. What are people so afraid of? There has to be a balance somewhere because I agree. Talking weather is so boring. It can be important if you travel inside the country but most of the time: Look out the window. There. Next subject?

[@darinnissan8632]

Göteborg ❤️❤️🔥🔥

[@nilsoskar]

Stockholm>>

[@marcusasenlund9120]

>>Mora

[@yellowandy]

How's the crime there? (serious question) Have been considering moving back but local folks have convinced me otherwise.

[@leonkrendel1652]

Såg dig ta tåget vid Täby centrum med dina kompisar :)

[@like60whales]

What is the construction job scene like out in sweden?

[@michellenilsson590]

Well paid... If you're good. Obviously not like doctor or lawyer well paid but its not far off. And its not hard getting a job so long as you have good english skills

[@forestboi9760]

Interesting to hear that asphalt deserts- I mean big city enviroments can actually make some people happy... En röd stuga omringad av granar är bättre.

[@StefanThyron]

I wouldn't really call Stockholm an asphalt desert by any means tho haha

[@beaverones41]

Stockholm works for me because there are no skyscrapers and a lot of green areas. Been to NY and just felt like I was being choked.

[@forestboi9760]

@@beaverones41 Skyscrapers atre the devils work

[@stefan7285]

Great comment on the small talk thing. I absolutly hate the small talk at parties, boring as f*ck, i´m like, ok, Sweden is falling apart guys, can we please talk about that.

[@dwaynethewokjohnson7773]

My man!👏

[@Tehkenny1]

Is your brother playing in a professional/semi professional team in Berlin?

[@StefanThyron]

He’s playing for a semi pro team in the Brandenburg league

[@snuffeldjuret]

7:36 it is not rain, it is just spatter/sprinkle from the sea :).

[@lisabkirchner]

Hi! Are American politics ever a topic of discussion with your Swedish friends?

[@patriksvensson2360]

Now this was an interesting question! I'd also like to know.

[@cyndi172003]

Compared to Swedish politics, American politics are more angry and cutthroat.

[@lisabkirchner]

Cyndi McGahee Yes! Too much so, especially during these past almost-4 years. Politics are a REALLY touchy subject these days!

[@bulletnutz6382]

lisabkirchnerful 90% democrats here - If you compare our parties to yours...👍

[@lisabkirchner]

Bulletnutz Thanks for the info. I probably SHOULD move to Sweden! People can go ahead and bash me, but I am a moderate Dem here in the US. What pains me most is the lack of common human decency and courtesy to others that has become far too dominant in the Republican rhetoric these days. I realize there are extremes on both sides, but generally I’d prefer a more reserved approach (I.e. Sweden) if it keeps people from being randomly nasty to each other. There is so much of that going on here. It takes time to get to know people, period. I am an extrovert and I enjoy getting to know people because everyone has a unique story to tell. I am interested in people; it’s a great learning experience. But I am respectful of people’s space. I have several friends who are Republicans, and we all make it work because having those friendships in our lives is more valuable than engaging in “cancel” behavior. From my vantage point, you lose more enrichment in your life when that is your approach. Thx.

[@Vilmerz07]

I love your channel!

[@adamjagu]

Strange that Stefan being American has such an unrealistic vision of the American people, I am not American, but have lived in the US for many years, I don't know much about Sweden, but from what I experience here in the US, Americans will rarely give you their honest opinion, their small talk is totally conventional and never moves beyond very narrow acceptable frame, and when they don;t like you they will ghost you, both in professional and social circumstances, without a word of explanation, it is a really weird behavior, Americans are mostly polite, open, chatty, that is all true, but don;t take it as their opinion, it is learned behavior, which is not a bad thing and makes superficial interactions easier and smoother, American openness is very controlled and limitations come very quickly, it is part of culture, which has served American people well, I am not trashing or criticizing Americans, a lot of great people here, they are just not exactly the way Stefan thinks them to be

[@Cembadyx]

As a US Citizen I look at Sweden and how well they are doing and wonder how the US would do if we practiced some of swedish economics; free markets, privatized social security and education, taxes that are lowering overtime, less government regulation, more business opportunities, etc

[@cyndi172003]

My fiance lives in Örebro and he's been telling me about how they're handling the pandemic over in Sverige. I wish I was over there with him because the way it's been handled here is a total s**t show. So many draconian measures and do much politicization (mostly coming from the Dems), is making life miserable. Btw I love watching your videos. I was talking to my fiance about living over there. He wants to try to get a visa to live here, but if that doesn't work out I'm moving over there. I'm totally down with that. Tho I'm really not a huge fan of the cold cold winters. But I will definitely drag him up north to see the Northern Lights during the winter!

[@cruise.nostalgia]

Here is just one question how is it with corona in Sweden because here in Florida I sadly can’t go out😔

[@snuffeldjuret]

it is quite relaxed. I haven't noticed any heated debate about schools opening up in September, which they are as I understand it. Many/Most K-9 schools never even closed :P, not sure about the exact number. People are out and about quite a lot and I rarely see anyone wearing mask. It is as if Sweden did a complete 180 turn and went full maga xD.

[@velmad3091]

Hihi why is it that many people wants you to prefer Gothenburg over Stockholm all the time 😁Thank you for your great videos ❤️❤️❤️

[@StefanThyron]

Good question! Guess there are a lot of west siders who watch the channel haha

[@latjolajban81]

Stockholm is waaaay more beautiful than Gothenburg. Lived in both, and I prefer Stockholm any day of the week.

[@velmad3091]

Fredrik Herre I live 45 minutes from Gothenburg but I prefer Stockholm too. It is so beautiful and it is true it does rain more here in the west. Perhaps I will move some day!

[@kingnothingvi2347]

The people living in stockholm are pretty much considered to be insecure soyboys and radical leftist feminazis by the rest of sweden, gothenburg is more relaxed and not so full of themselves. You wanna experience the true north tho, that's the real heart of sweden. In the gyms in stockholm there are signs in the changingrooms that says "Please do not dye your hair in these changingrooms" In the north the signs are more likely to say "please do not inject bear blood in the sauna"

[@latjolajban81]

@@kingnothingvi2347 How manly you are... /sarcasm. Stockholm is not "full of themselves". That's just a prejudice rest of Sweden has. Lived in Gothenburg for 4,5 years. It's not more relaxed or easy going. Heard alot of people talk shit about Stockholm though. I think it's more of an inferiority complex by the rest of Sweden.

[@joakimsorberg7506]

Stefan calling gothenburg a small city, and stockholm a medium city Meanwhile: me living in a town with the population of 20.000

[@Left67890]

this is a cultural problem which brings up many societal other problems, its hard to be changed perhaps

[@tommiejonsson8952]

"Can you get a job in Sweden if you don't speak Swedish?" Absolutely. I just recently read about a person who didn't speak a word of Swedish. He got a job - as a Swedish-teacher. How is a person who doesn't speak a word of swedish himself going to teach others to do it? I don't know. The article didn't go into that.

[@patriksvensson2360]

This tickled my curiosity. Where can I find that article?

[@tommiejonsson8952]

@@patriksvensson2360 It's been removed - which gives cause to doubt its authenticity.

[@tommiejonsson8952]

Found it again. Here it is: tillpunkt.com/2020/07/20/han-anstalls-som-svensklarare-kan-inte-ett-ord-svenska/?fbclid=IwAR3OZuHrmNp79VFJEts5-qRNznI6sQOelmdOtFP_L388z75X2o6vvic6jtA

[@patriksvensson2360]

@@tommiejonsson8952 Interesting read, but it turned out to be fiction. "Skämt åsido. Det här scenariot utgör startpunkten för novellen En riktig svensk i Saba Gordons kommande novellsamling Ensamkommande bläckfiskbarn."

[@tommiejonsson8952]

@@patriksvensson2360 Ja, det är ett påhittat scenario, men längre ner står det att novellen beskriver ett existerande problem - om än något överdrivet.

[@waudicas]

Lol this is just a tiny tiny detail but...your camera weren’t entirely leveled, it tilted a tiny bit leftwards. Lol

[@StefanThyron]

Interesting that you noticed, I think there's something weird going on with the perspective in the room

[@waudicas]

Lol. Yup, I got a autism spectrum disorder n notice the tiniest lil details that noone else notices.😅

[@CELTIC-CROSS]

the government?

[@F1rstWorldNomaD]

The one thing you miss about America can't be your family. You'd miss them wherever they lived so it doesn't really have anything to do with America. Ofc you miss your family, who wouldn't, but it's not an American trait, it's family, it's universal.

[@Charkel]

Football and American football. No soccer :)

[@Bregott07]

I was born in Sweden. And i used to love the winters of 2010-2016. But nowadays there is barely any snow, only this scheisse that idk what its called in english but in Swedish it is called slask. To the people that never get to experience winters, slask is basically a disgusting more liquidy brown version of snow that no one likes that always piles up on roads and pedestrian streets. Last winter there was NO SNOW at all, just slask.

[@MarcusPalle]

i like to small talk :D

[@matildaberg5635]

Snälla gör mer videos precis börjat kolla på dina videos och dom är riktigt bra men hittar inte många nya

[@BigMrG]

Zero taxes in Dubai??

[@StefanThyron]

Dubai does not have income tax on individuals 💁🏼‍♂️

[@karl4683]

But how stimulating and fun is superficial small talk with strangers you have nothing in common with? Unless you are drunk that is.

[@k.williamjones3978]

One never knows what one might have in common with a stranger. I have discovered some very interesting connections with a stranger by speaking with them, even if it only has been seeing our common humanity. I might judge someone because of their appearance but then discover by talking with them that my (negative) impression of them when I first saw them was completely wrong, and I saw how we as two human beings really had a lot in common because we were just that, human. Many years ago I lived for a year in Sweden. Jag tycker mycket om Sverige. I feel that I am far more in sync with Swedes then with my fellow Americans (the mentality). BUT, I would agree with Stefan about Swedes being too closed. Having said that, I know too many Americans who run their mouths constantly and say the most inane things and do not know when to shut up. One of the many things that I liked about Sweden is that I never met a compulsive talker! When a Swede has something to say, he/she will say it and be done with it. Swedes are far more comfortable with silence than are Americans. I like that.

[@cbx360]

Åk till Sollentuna

[@trudyziegler4977]

You need to become a Swedish snowbird lol

[@adamring5325]

its a problem swedish ppl thinks that im not gonna talk to this guy becous if he wants to talk to me he can just talk to me. But when all sweds think the same they awoid conwersation.

[@ayubxhaned524]

A wired question but are u sad in this video u usually have a happier vibe

[@StefanThyron]

No I think I just drank les coffee before 🤷🏼‍♂️ haha

[@ayubxhaned524]

Stefan Thyron okej bro , love ur content by the way

[@cbx360]

You have to hang out with immigrant Swedes

[@christiangallego5622]

You mention in one of your videos that Swedes tend to be more reserve to themselves. Being Sweden has some of the worlds' most generous social programs. Folks there work for the common good of the all the people, more like a collectivist society, how is it possible that their can be a bit of indiviualism?

[@AnnaKaunitz]

A stable society with safety systems for everybody is the reason the individual has a lot of freedom. One thing does not exclude the other, on the contrary. You confuse social interactions with benefit systems. Swedes are not reserved but understand the importance of giving each other space. Think of it as someone invading your personal space. Or skipping small talk going ahead to personal questions. Stockholm is very densely populated, almost 6000/square kilometre, there is no way to chit chat with everybody because there are people everywhere, public transport is crowded, streets crowded. People commute long distances.

[@vulc1]

You should also think on the sociability-reclusiveness scale. For instance, many East Asian and Latin American cultures are collectivist, but former tend to be more reclusive and latter more sociable, hence their particular type of collectivism ise quite different from one another.

[@sweetmimosamommysaranghae3163]

It's weird when ppl say that swedish ppl are cold and keep to themselves because where i live it's not like that (most of the time at least), our neighbors greet and smile at us when we meet each other outside or while going up or down the stairs, i don't have a lot of swedish friends in school, hell there are like what 6 swedish kids in my class since the majority are foreigners like the whole school, so i can't really say the same for swedish teenagers.

[@terrybaker8156]

He’s handsome

[@velmad3091]

Beautiful brown eyes. I am too old though 😁

[@terrybaker8156]

velma D do you live in Sweden?

[@engrmichaelcarranza]

Wow, I'm first to comment! Where's my gift?

[@StefanThyron]

Hahaha real speedy over here 😜

[@KungKokkos]

PC isnt at all an american thing

[@waudicas]

Third? Lol never been this early haha 😆

[@StefanThyron]

Welcome to the early club 😜

[@waudicas]

Haha. Lol. Would ya be kind enough to get in touch on email? I got a thing in Stockholm to fix n need someone who’s actually IN Stockholm or its immediate surroundings. I actually was supposed to have been to Stockholm this summer n then I’d fixed it myself but then corona came n with the uncertainty for next year...I feel that I need to get it done in well good time before next summer. I actually think it could be a good video too.

[@mickeyh1961]

Not sure about your experiences in Sweden you obviously like it , but you seem oblivious to the Islamic takeover of the country and how it will no longer be Sweden in 40 years or less , you mention nothing about the no go zones there , the attacks on swedish people particularly the women, I find your video somewhat innocent and misleading

[@snuffeldjuret]

only one? xD

[@BaldersVasall]

Fake news! Västkusten är den bästa kusten 😁

[@StefanThyron]

I knew the people on the west side were gonna be speaking up 😅🤷🏼‍♂️

[@syntaxerror8955]

Sveriges baksida! :-)