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Quirky Swedish office facts Posted by Katja on May 3, 2010
Alright, as most of you already know I have written a few posts about various “quirky facts”. This time we’ll be focusing on the office. What you must understand is that there will of course be exceptions to the things I have written in this post. I am telling you about the rule not all…
The Downfall of Jantelagen – Social Media Posted by Marcus Cederström on Feb 18, 2010
I managed to get myself a degree in Scandinavian Studies back in the US. When I explain to people here in Sweden what that entails I am always faced with questions. Why? Why would you study Swedish culture? We don’t have any culture. This comment always strikes me. On a personal level, it is a…
Swedish bonanza Posted by jennie on Dec 30, 2009
Let us finish off 2009 with some great websites for anyone with a heart that pounds a little bit extra for Sweden. The local A great news site about Sweden, the Swedes and anything Swedish – all written in English. Excellent articles, fun facts and packed with information about everything from Stockholm’s exclusive nightlife to…
When a Short, Sharp Intake of Breath Means “Yes” Posted by Transparent Language on Mar 19, 2009
My friend had to go to the doctor the other day, and afterwards, when we were having fika, he said: “wow, I guess I’m seriously sick. The doctor was making those scared little noises at pretty much everything I told her.” As you can very easily guess, my friend is an expat and hasn’t been…
Remember – hjärnan kan inte gipsas! Posted by Transparent Language on Jan 8, 2009
The shortest day of the year is behind us, but that doesn’t mean that the days are getting all that much longer. While it’s not pitch black at 3PM anymore, it’s still dark. Add to this snow and ice, and driving can be very unpleasant. And dangerous. I drive, and I can’t even imagine how…
Swedish Customer Service Posted by Transparent Language on Sep 17, 2008
Few topics can fire up an expat living in Sweden as much as “Swedish customer service.” Or not even an expat. Swedes, who lived abroad for an extended period of time, like to discuss it, too. Really, it’s one of those ever-green subjects that can go on forever. And just what is it about the…
Partikelverb Part 1 Posted by Transparent Language on Aug 29, 2008
Adrienne asked a question about partikelverb, and because I’m such a good sport, I decided to blog about it today. Now say, I know it’s an impossible task to make partikelverb interesting, but hey, we can give it a shot, right? So, what’s a partikelverb anyway? As the name suggests, it’s a verb and a…