33 sure-fire ways to truly offend a Swede
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Loading... - Dominic Wilson
- 27 Jan 2023
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If you want to offend a Swede, don’t bother burning their flag. Here are 33 more effective strategies to get under their skin.
1. Comment on the poor selection of wines at Systembolaget
Whether they approve of the state-owned alcohol monopoly or not, most Swedes praise Systembolaget for its wide range of choices and the expertise of its staff when recommending drinks. Complain about the choices at Systembolaget at your peril.
2. Don’t put a divider on the conveyor belt at the supermarket
Like with many other items on this list, a Swede probably wouldn’t tell you directly that they found this annoying, choosing instead to demonstratively place the divider between their items and yours instead. Perhaps accompanied by a tut.
3. Gleefully help yourself to the last piece of cake
You may think that nobody wants it, and therefore no one will be offended if you take it. This is wrong. The correct thing to do in this situation is cut the last slice into smaller and smaller pieces, never taking the final crumb left on the plate.
4. Keep your shoes on indoors
This makes sense in a country with snow, rain and general damp weather for most of the year. If you wear your shoes indoors, you’re forcing your Swedish host to get out their vacuum cleaner and get rid of all the dirt you’ve traipsed around their house once you’re gone. Take them off at the door, and consider bringing a pair of slippers to wear indoors if you’re staying with a Swedish friend. Read More…
