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What NOT to Do in Sweden | Avoid These 10 Mistakes!

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Warm-up Questions

What mistakes do you think tourists often make in Sweden?
Which rules of politeness are important in your country when you travel or meet new people?
From the title, which topic do you think will be mentioned: money, religion, or standing in line?

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What NOT to Do in Sweden | Avoid These 10 Mistakes!

Intro + Drinks and Money Taboos (00:00 – 03:20)

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1. Why can buying a round of drinks feel uncomfortable for Swedish people?

They prefer only wine, not beer.
They believe strangers should never talk at bars.
They may feel obligated to pay you back and calculate how many drinks they now 'owe'.
They think alcohol is illegal in Sweden.

2. What topic is described as a 'big' mistake to ask about at work?

Someone’s favorite sports team
Someone’s salary
Someone’s religion
Someone’s age

3. What is the main social idea behind the 'law of jante' as explained here?

You should always be the loudest person in the room.
You should always pay for other people.
You should not believe you’re better than anyone else.
You should avoid working too much.

What NOT to Do in Sweden | Avoid These 10 Mistakes!

Culture Differences + Escalators + Religion + Volume + Personal Space (03:20 – 07:40)

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1. What does the speaker say you should NOT assume about Scandinavia and the Nordics?

That Sweden has winters
That all the countries are basically the same
That Swedish people like coffee
That Sweden has cities

2. In Sweden, which side of the escalator is for standing still?

Neither side
The right side
The left side
Both sides

3. What does the speaker suggest saying instead of 'deeply religious' to be more accepted socially?

That you are God-fearing
That you are spiritual
That you are a choir singer
That you never go to churches

What NOT to Do in Sweden | Avoid These 10 Mistakes!

Hockey Rivalry + The Biggest Rule: Queuing (07:40 – 09:26)

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1. What does the speaker say hockey matches between Finland and Sweden are 'as close as we get' to?

A religious festival
An election
A war
A concert

2. According to the speaker, what is the worst thing you can do in Sweden?

Buy your own drink
Cut in line
Talk quietly
Visit Stockholm

3. What reason does the speaker give for why cutting in line is wrong?

Because it’s about fairness and no one deserves special treatment
Because lines are only for tourists
Because it is illegal everywhere in Sweden
Because Swedish people dislike walking

What NOT to Do in Sweden | Avoid These 10 Mistakes!

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1. What is the main purpose of the video?

To teach Swedish grammar
To review hotels in Stockholm
To explain Swedish history from the Middle Ages
To list social behaviors that may be seen as rude in Sweden

2. Which theme connects several of the speaker’s examples (salary, boasting, cutting in line)?

Trying to meet as many strangers as possible
Always speaking your opinion loudly
Fairness and avoiding making yourself seem special
Competition and showing you are the best

3. How does the speaker describe many Swedish reactions to annoying behavior?

They may look annoyed but avoid confrontation
They directly shout and confront people
They immediately call the police
They laugh loudly and clap

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

What NOT to Do in Sweden | Avoid These 10 Mistakes!

Which of the 'mistakes' surprised you most? Why?
In your culture, is it normal to buy rounds of drinks for a group? What does it communicate?
How do people in your country feel about talking about salary or personal success?
What are the most important “queue rules” (lines) where you live, and what happens if someone cuts in line?