The Unwritten Rules of Swedish Etiquette Explained

Get the lowdown on Swedish etiquette with this video! If you're an expat in Sweden or just curious about Swedish culture, this is a must-watch. Learn the unwritten rules that will help you navigate social situations in Sweden with ease.
All this rules I found out after living in Sweden for 3 years, and I think it's very important to integrate to Swedish society as soon as you relocated to country!

[@SvengelskaBlondie]

I think taking off your shoes makes sense, Swedish weather can be quite messy in terms of dirt/mud/slush and bringing that inside with your shoes is just nasty. It's also not nice to have your shoes on all the time, it's almost like asking to get trench foot. For the hamburger people that need something on their feet, just get a pair of slippers. They are super comfy, warm and you can have them indoors. Edit: One thing I remember was that sometimes, you would wait for everyone to finish their food before going for seconds. I'm not sure how common this is in Sweden, I remember this from back when I was active in my local church. They would sometimes have taco night and you would wait for everyone to finish their meals before seeing if there was enough left for seconds.

[@KseniaPya]

Thanks for sharing!

[@christopherx7428]

I get the impression that you would enjoy a song by Povel Ramel, called "Ta av dig skorna"!

[@KseniaPya]

Thanks, will listen!

[@pernormann4869]

Rule no 1. Never point one if someone is breaking these rules.

[@diegokorhonen]

I think its easy to understrand. I am finnish and lived 2 years in sweden. Taking shoes off should be normal :D

[@KseniaPya]

I think it’s!

[@stiglarsson8405]

Its this I cant explaine the swedish etiquet system.. others that its quite flat! Or like the Japanes guy in Finland on a company event talked to and later experience that it was his EEO of his company! It would never happen in Japan! !! But its do happen in Nordic countrys, where the structure is more flat.. get used to it.. talk to your table friend, you dont know him/her.. it could be your boss, both he and she.. or your boss wife/spouse, or your femal boss partner or husband! Its why we kinda usualy try to use at least some sort of etiquette.. its usefull anyware els altso! "Dont make fool of you! If ever do it at MC-Donalds and then newer ever return!

[@KseniaPya]

I actually really like that flat system, I think it’s more flexible comparing to strict Asian style

[@stiglarsson8405]

@@KseniaPya Its freaking more flexible.. its not that much that you use yuor CEO first name or even the owners first name.. as induviduals one is equal.. its that everyone have its purpose and should speak up, to anyone.. especialy to the CEO or the owner ! Especialy 'if one get to sit in the board of the company.. wich swedish laws says for unions.. two members of the unions in there board! One white collar and one blue collar I think was the thought? Its still this.. swedes are used to this.. both good and bad companyes/owners.. soo keep the etiquette where ever you go/where ever you end up at! And my best tip to make a fool of your self is still att MC-D.. or BK.. any place you can avoid later!