Gifts are opened immediately. Helpful Hints Knowledge about Sweden's economy, high standard of living, sports, architecture, history, etc. is appreciated. Remember to thank someone for dinner or gift upon next meeting. Men should tip their hats to women and remove their hats while talking to women. Do not praise another city or area in Sweden over the one you are presently visiting.
Swedes are very proud of their own town or region.
Do not criticize Swedish lifestyle, sexual habits, suicide rate, prices, etc. Do not compliment lightly. Insincere comments are considered rude. Foreign businesswomen are widely accepted and should encounter few problems conducting business in Sweden. Businesswomen may pay the check in a restaurant without any embarrassment.