There are a few different types of religions in Sweden, but the main
religion is Lutheran.
Christianity was established in Sweden, but not until the year 1060.
TOURIST ATTRACTION
Drottningholm Palace is one
of the top, if not the top,
tourist attractions in Sweden.
This palace is the residence
of the Swedish Royal Family.
Drottningholm Palace is
located on the island of
Lovn, one of
Sweden'sbeautiful islands.
TOURIST ATTRACTION
The Vasa Museum is Sweden's
most popular museum.
It attracts around 1 million
visitors annually.
This museum displays the
17th century 64-gun warship
Vasa that sank on a voyage in
1628.
NATIONAL CUISINE
Strmming(herring)is a type
of silver fish found in the
Baltic that many Swedes
prefer breaded and fried.
STEREOTYPES
Swedes are all tall. This is not true because not all Swedes
are tall. Although, Swedes are in the top ten for the tallest
men in the world.
Swedes are green. This is true because Swedes are
extremely caring for the environment. They use a system
called "Pant" to recycle materials. "Pant" rewards those who
want to be green.
SUPERSTITIONS
Spit three times if a black cat crosses your path. Swedes
believe that cats can be a psychotic creature, therefore, they
will spit three times after a black cat crosses their path to ward
off evil spirits.
"Pepper, pepper touch wood." Swedes will knock on wood
while saying "pepper, pepper ta itr" to prevent something
nasty from happening to them.
Do not open an umbrella inside. Swedes believe that
opening an umbrella inside will bring serious danger.
HAND GESTURES
Shaking hands is the proper way to meet and greet people in
Sweden, just like in America.
A thumbs up in Sweden is a sign of wishing someone the best
of luck.
United States
United States
United States
Every person does not have a
say in decision making, which
quickens up the process.
America focuses on what is
wanted and not so much on
how to actually get what is
wanted.
United States
While making a decision,
there is only discussion
between the top leaders of
the company.
CURRENT EVENTS
Four people were arrested for trying to cross theresund
Bridgeon foot.
https://www.thelocal.se/20161012/four-arrested-for-trying-to-c
ross-resund-bridge-on-foot
Expat finances in Sweden: the Common Reporting Standard.
https://www.thelocal.se/20160909/expat-finances-in-sweden-h
ow-to-handle-the-common-reporting-standard-tlccu
Stockholm: creating solutions to global challenges.
https://www.thelocal.se/20160930/stockholm-creating-solutionsto-global-challenges-tech-startups-sbr-tlccu
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