What NOT to Do in Sweden | 10 HUGE Mistakes to Avoid!

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Swedish people are often polite and friendly, and they don't like to make a big fuss about things openly. But there are some things that Swedes absolutely HATE! This is a list of 10 pitfalls to avoid if you're visiting Sweden. For more videos, subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/threestarvagabond?sub_confirmation=1 Also, join the Three Star Vagabond Facebook group to discuss upcoming videos: https://www.facebook.com/groups/threestarvagabond The following things are discussed in this video, and they cover a wide range of socially unacceptable things to do (and topics you should avoid) if you're visiting Sweden: - Learn a few phrases of Swedish before you visit. This is something people often recommend when traveling abroad, but it's pretty much useless in Sweden. And also quite annoying. - Don't talk politics. Sweden has many political parties and many ideologies, and none of them are likely to be compatible with your views. - And don't litter! Sweden is a clean country, and we want to keep it that way! - Many cultures have people honking their car horns pretty often in traffic. Sweden doesn't. Stop honking that car horn! - Whatever you do, don't ask a Swede about their secret mushroom spots. Seriously. - Speaking of driving in Sweden, it's nice that so many tourists from nearby countries come to visit. But if you want to make a road trip in Sweden leave your caravan or mobile home at home. - If you're riding escalators or walking in Stockholm, don't stop suddenly and look around like a confused deer in headlights. - Stop being so formal! Sweden has a very informal language, and we don't call anyone Sir unless they're knighted. - Bicycle lanes are for bikes, not for pedestrians. Walk where you're supposed to, and don't block up the way. - You might have a culture where it's fine to talk to strangers. Well, Sweden doesn't. Don't talk to strangers. - And finally, don't come to Sweden and have a fika. Confused? Well, check out the video to learn what I mean.