Are Swedes cold people? Are they introverts?
And, if no, why is it too hard to make friends with them?
In this video, we uncover three main reasons behind Swedes' apparent coldness. It has nothing to do with being cold per se, but it is more complicated than that.
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References:
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The Swedish Theory of Love (2015), documentary movie.
The Swedish Theory of Love (2022), by Henrik Berggren and Lars Trägårdh
Swedishness as an Obstacle in Cross-Cultural Interaction, by Åke Daun
Swedish Mentality, by Åke Daun
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Chapters:
0:00-0:37 – Intro
0:38-1:00 – How tough is social life in Sweden?
1:01-1:19 – Are Swedes cold people?
1:20-1:50 – The weather theory!
1:51-2:17 – Swedes’ behavior is a result of three main factors
2:18-3:41 – 1. Private life vs. public life
3:42-6:30 – 2. Fear of Conflict
6:31-8:26 – 3. Swede’s special individualism
8:27-9:06 - Conclusion
#friendship
#swedishculture
#foreigner
