Sweden - Culture Smart!
The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture
Kuperard · Print & ebook · July 22, 2021
Don’t just see the sights—get to know the people.
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- Who it’s for
- Travelers seeking context on Swedish customs and everyday life.
- Themes
- Swedish culture and daily life, Social etiquette and communication, Values and traditions
- Genres
- Scandinavia Travel, Customs & Traditions, How Cultures Work
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Don’t just see the sights—get to know the people. Sweden is a strikingly beautiful country with a reverence for the natural environment. Its extremes in geography, climate, and history have given rise to a population that values honesty, self-sufficiency, and harmony. Swedes are a rights-driven, modern, and tech-savvy people who also retain a deep respect for their own cultural legacy.
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A good background knowledge of the beliefs and values that make up the Swedish way of life will prove invaluable for anyone hoping to do more than just scratch the surface. Culture Smart! Sweden offers insights into the lives and personalities of the Swedes today, along with tips on socializing, communication, and how to make the most of your time there. Have a richer and more meaningful experience abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on history, values, attitudes, and traditions will help you to better understand your hosts, while tips on etiquette and communicating will help you to navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas.
Who it’s for
- Travelers seeking context on Swedish customs and everyday life.
- Visitors wanting tips on etiquette and communication in Sweden.
Where it sits
| Scandinavia Travel | 88% |
|---|---|
| Customs & Traditions | 34% |
| How Cultures Work | 23% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Business Etiquette & Presence
- Manners & Etiquette
- How Cultures Work
- Customs & Traditions
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- Scandinavia Travel
- Authors
- Shipley Neil
- Publisher
- Kuperard
- Published
- July 22, 2021
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Swedish culture and daily life · Social etiquette and communication · Values and traditions
- Reading lane
- Business Etiquette & Presence