Punctuality Both at work and in social life, one is expected to be punctual. Almost no excuse is good enough to get in front of the people who arrived before you. When your number shows on the screen, or the shop assistant calls your number, it is your turn.
Some foreigners complain that it is difficult to meet Swedes socially.
Swedes often take longer before inviting people home or going out with them in the evening. Since you will probably be here for a relatively short period of time, if you are anxious to make Swedish contacts, you might consider taking the initiative. When talking, Swedes usually donot interrupt. Try to remember that in Sweden that is considered impolite. You should answer directly with your name or phone number.