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Can you remember the time before wifi…? Posted by Katja on Jan 17, 2011
Can you remember the time before iphones, androids and blackberries? Not to mention ipads and when everybody could get internet on their phones? Most of you probably can, though could you seriously consider going back and living in that day and age? Whether it is specifically Swedes or not who are used to having wireless…
An unspoken topic Posted by Katja on Jan 14, 2011
In this blog post the comparisons are based on Swedish and Japanese television only, please understand that there might be more views on this matter, and please feel free to share them in a positive and constructive manner. When abroad you realize a lot of things about your own country, I realized things about Sweden…
Swedish Fika Posted by Katja on Jan 7, 2011
Are you familiar with the most common Swedish desserts (sötsaker)? Hallongrottor Originally these cookies only had raspberry jam in the middle. But as creative baking goes, now you can find multiple flavors. Princess’tårta Literally translated as princess cake and commonly eaten on occasions like mothers day, this cake is found in a lot of books…
Food choices in Sweden Posted by Katja on Jan 3, 2011
If you have been to Sweden you might have noticed in restaurants or in supermarkets, how many choices there are for vegetarians, not only vegetarians but vegans, people who don’t tolerant milk or gluten, people who don’t eat pork etc. etc. There are endless substitutes, tofu, soja protein, vegetables, beans, Quorn and many other options…
Swedish dating Posted by Katja on Dec 8, 2010
According to the latest study, 30% of Swedish singles choose to net-date, which is more than a quadrupling since 2000. It is most popular for the age group 30-49 years old. Net-dating has become the most popular way to find love. Ten years ago only 7% of singles dated in this way. Many admit that…
Conflict avoidance Posted by Katja on Dec 2, 2010
In Sweden there is a real tendency to avoid conflict. If you have a problem with something or somebody then you don’t go directly to that person and try to solve it; instead there is a different and much more roundabout way of doing things. For example, if you have had a fight with somebody…
Can climate effect ethics? Posted by Katja on Nov 23, 2010
Sweden has a long history of cold winters, and its people preparing long in advance for them. This is of course the case even in today’s day and age, though maybe in a completely different way… Each fall there is a new assortment of winter fashion pieces released on to the market, and shopping for…