Sweden - Culture Smart!

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The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture

By Neil Shipley

Series: Culture Smart!

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Sweden - Culture Smart! by Neil Shipley offers readers an insightful guide into Swedish customs, traditions, and societal norms. This travel companion delves into the nuances of Swedish culture, including social etiquette, values, and day-to-day interactions, equipping you with the knowledge to navigate Swedish society confidently and respectfully. It's perfect for both first-time visitors and those looking to deepen their understanding of Swedish life.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in understanding Swedish customs, traditions, and daily life, offering insights into the cultural nuances that shape one of Europe's most intriguing countries. It's ideal for both travellers seeking a deeper connection with Sweden and those curious about cultural diversity.

Sweden - Culture Smart!

Have a more meaningful and successful time abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on values, attitudes, customs, and daily life will help you make the most of your visit, while tips on etiquette and communication will help you navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas.

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Don't just see the sights—get to know the people.

Sweden is a strikingly beautiful country with a reverence for the natural environment. Its extremes in geography, climate, and history have given rise to a population that values honesty, self-sufficiency, and harmony. Swedes are a rights-driven, modern, and tech-savvy people who also retain a deep respect for their own cultural legacy. A good background knowledge of the beliefs and values that make up the Swedish way of life will prove invaluable for anyone hoping to do more than just scratch the surface.

Culture Smart! Sweden offers insights into the lives and personalities of the Swedes today, along with tips on socialising, communication, and how to make the most of your time there.

Have a richer and more meaningful experience abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on history, values, attitudes, and traditions will help you to better understand your hosts, while tips on etiquette and communicating will help you to navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas.

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Sweden - Culture Smart! by Neil Shipley receives praise for effectively equipping travellers with an insightful introduction to the cultural nuances and customs of Sweden, preventing embarrassing faux pas. Readers find it to be a blend of fascinating information and practical advice, making it both useful and entertaining.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781787022881

Publisher: Kuperard

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 July 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Kuperard

Edition: 2nd edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 108.0mm

Height: 171.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 200

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About the Author

Neil Shipleyis an intercultural trainer. Born in England, he has a B.A. in Literature from the University of Essex, Colchester, and an M.A. in intercultural Competence from Donau University in Austria. In 1994 he headed to Sweden, intending to live there for a year before moving on. Seduced by the beauty of the countryside, the coolness of the cities, and the values of the Swedish people, he stayed.

Today Neil is firmly rooted in Swedish society and is a leading expert on Swedish culture. He has lectured in more than fifty countries and has worked with many Swedish international organizations as well as the Swedish government, lecturing and providing seminars on Swedish culture and society. Since 2013 he has been writing a popular blog called Watching the swedes, where he shares his perspectives on Swedish life.