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

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.

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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.