Swedes have a wonderful verb, ‘att fika’, meaning to have a cup of coffee (or tea) with something sweet or with a sandwich and preferably in the company of colleagues or friends.<\/p>\n
There is no really good translation for this verb and many people think that the word should be imported into the English language.\u00a0 Both the verb, as well as the custom of taking a well-earned break from a hectic lifestyle would be welcome additions to other cultures’ way of living.<\/p>\n
\u00a0The Swedish caf\u00e9 branch is growing like never before.\u00a0 During the period 2007-2010, sales at caf\u00e9s rose by 20% and if this trend continues, sales will surpass 4 billion Swedish Crowns this year.\u00a0 Why is this so?\u00a0 Earlier Swedes ‘fikade’ at home or at work, but now it has become more popular to ‘fika’ out on the town.\u00a0 Caf\u00e9s have become the new living rooms and Swedes have changed where they meet up with friends.\u00a0 Going out for a ‘fika’ is cheaper and less time-consuming than meeting out for dinner, which could be another explanation.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Good old-fashioned ‘kaffe’ (coffee) is still the choice of brew when ‘fika-ing’, though there are of course espressos, capachinos, lattes and teas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Swedes have a wonderful verb, ‘att fika’, meaning to have a cup of coffee (or tea) with something sweet or with a sandwich and preferably in the company of colleagues or friends. There is no really good translation for this verb and many people think that the word should be imported into the English language.\u00a0…<\/p>\n