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Verbal communication

Take turns talking

Don't interrupt someone when they are talking

Share your perspective on topics

Communicate in a direct manner

When greeting people say Hi or in Sweden its Hej,When people say goodbye its Hej Da

Spatial perception

In Sweden people really value their personal space they have in an public area

Hofstede Dimensions

Long term Orientation (53)

Sweden is in the middle of maintaining time- honored traditions and a more pragmatic approach

How every society has to maintain some link with its own past while with the challenges of the present and future

Indulgence (78)

Swedish people possess a positive attitude and has the tendency toward optimism, They are also willingness to their impulses and desires

The extent to which people try to control their desires and impulses

Individualism (71)

Sweden has a high score which means individuals are expected to take care of themselves and their facsimiles

The degree of interdependence a society maintains among its members

Non-verbal communication

When friends with someone have some physical contact like a light pat on the back

Have arms length of distance when talking to someone

Always have eye contact when speaking

Hand gestures are used when speaking to someone

Business etiquette

Do

When eating it's important to finish your plate of food, and wait till the host offer seconds, say thank you, give eye contact before toasting each other

When there are visitors Swedish people like to show them there whole house, offer a drink

While visiting a Swedish person it's important to come on time, take off shoes before entering house, thank the host for inviting them

When greeting people in Sweden it's best to give them a handshake. If people are far apart from each other they would wave heads or nod heads, address people by first name

When gifting a host it's important to give there children some type of gift

Pay attention to personal space, about arms length of distance when talking to someone,Try to participate fika(coffee,tea,small snack and conversation)

Don't

Try not to compare Sweden with the Nordic countries

Be aware of how of how loud you are projecting your voice

Try not to make jokes about other ethnicity or culture

Don't talk about your achievements

Time perception

Coming early is good because it give you time to get ready, just don't come really early because the host might not be done with preparations.(come around 5 minutes early)

When it come to meetings Swedes like to come on time because coming in late is rude and is disrespectful