Sweden - Culture Smart!

The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture

Neil Shipley


Sweden

Sweden is a strikingly beautiful country with a reverence for the natural environment. Its extremes in geography, climate, and history have given rise to a population that values honesty, self-sufficiency, and harmony. Swedes are a rights-driven, modern, and tech-savvy people who also retain a deep respect for their own cultural legacy. A good background knowledge of the beliefs and values that make up the Swedish way of life will prove invaluable for anyone hoping to do more than just scratch the surface.

Culture Smart! Sweden offers insights into the lives and personalities of the Swedes today, along with tips on socializing, communication, and how to make the most of your time there.

No Small Talk

Traditionally, and particularly in the north, Swedes are uncomfortable with small talk in casual conversation, preferring silence to nonsense. As such, let conversation develop organically, not to be filled with too many unnecessary niceties!

Title Details:

    • ISBN: 9781787022881
    • Format: Paperback
    • Page count: 200
    • Dimensions: 170 x 110 x 15mm
    • Published at: £10.99 / $14.99 / CAN $19.99