Source: "The Swedes"
The way Scandinavians express feelings is subtle
Refrain from showing negative feelings
Anger, frustration or any type of aggressiveness
Positive feeling you may express, but keep it subtle
Be excited without body movement
Be happy in silence
Except when watching ice hockey
Or drinking
Welcome to Sweden

Unless you come from Finland
Swedish emotional feedback will be challenging to interpret
Everyone sees the world through their own cultural glasses
We interpret behaviors of others based on what it means in our own culture
When interacting with different cultures we often need a conscious effort in order not to misinterpret what is being communicated
Julien S. Bourrelle wrote a guide to help Swedes better understand how their social behaviors may be perceived
And to help foreigners understand better the Swedish culture
Book a lecture on www.julien.tips
Watch him on TED