my CULTURE SHOCKS after 1 year living in SWEDEN

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  • Опубликовано: 5 сен 2024
  • It's been almost a year since i moved to sweden (WHATTTT?!?!?!?) and during this time i have experienced A LOT of culture shock! Culture differences is one of my favourite topics to discuss so I thought why not make a video sharing what I love (and the things that confuse me) about life in Sweden.
    Here are just a few examples of the culture shocks I've experienced since moving here, there's many more and I am sure I have just as much to learn and experience in the future.
    i hope you enjoy watching :)x
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Комментарии • 154

  • @pomx2900
    @pomx2900 6 месяцев назад +75

    The first time i visited my Swedish friend, 4 hours after getting off the plane from Australia, i was naked in a home sauna with 3 naked (until then) strangers. Great country and people.

    • @AmaliaTh
      @AmaliaTh  6 месяцев назад +8

      Ahahaha this sounds about right

    • @Patrik6920
      @Patrik6920 6 месяцев назад +4

      Wellcome to sweden 😁😂

    • @tortap
      @tortap 6 месяцев назад +6

      Yes? Why would you not be naked in a sauna? o_O You can also have beer. Its great.

    • @kerishlotaan
      @kerishlotaan 6 месяцев назад +9

      You are welcome, this is how life is supposed to be... Now I'm gonna go get naked and have some beers in my sauna.

  • @bernhardb4711
    @bernhardb4711 6 месяцев назад +50

    1. Snow isn't bad weather in Sweden, that is the good part in winter -- before the snow is half melted slippery 0C slush...
    2. "Swedes can handle bad weather" is such a nice way of saying "the weather sucks ".... 🙂

    • @AmaliaTh
      @AmaliaTh  6 месяцев назад +8

      ahahah yess i love the fresh snow but not when i have to fight for my life to not slip

    • @Patrik6920
      @Patrik6920 6 месяцев назад +3

      @@AmaliaTh u just need better shoes...
      ps. can the weather rly be bad?...

    • @AdurianJ
      @AdurianJ 6 месяцев назад +4

      Ghere is no bad weather only bad clothing

    • @Patrik6920
      @Patrik6920 6 месяцев назад

      @@AdurianJ definetly..
      ..how is the wourld conquest going? 😁😂

    • @Nabium
      @Nabium 6 месяцев назад

      @@AdurianJ What about hurricanes? What clothes do I need for hurricanes to become good weather?

  • @PixelShade
    @PixelShade 6 месяцев назад +12

    If you want to avoid "sweet" bread, you should definitely not buy "limpa" or "sirapslimpa". Either they have sugar or syrup in them. I seldomly buy those breads myself, but my sweet-tooth mother loves them and I think there's a lot of childhood nostalgia connected to those kind of "classic" breads.... 😅 By the way, I actually recognize where you live! It's quite close to where my partner lives and I usually bike past your area every weekend (I bike from Malmö). Not that I will probably ever spot you, but if I do, I will try to say hi, just to let you know. 🙃 You have earned a subscriber. It's Awesome to get an outside perspective on everyday life here in Sweden. 😁

    • @AmaliaTh
      @AmaliaTh  6 месяцев назад +1

      ahaha I will stay away from them thanks (although I must say there is a curious part of me that wants to try them). I totally get the childhood nostalgia, I get the same with certain products in greece. Glad you enjoyed the video ☺️

  • @buckstraw925
    @buckstraw925 6 месяцев назад +14

    You absolutely nailed the connection to nature. Almost all Swedes have that. Seems to have come with their basic upbringing.

    • @AmaliaTh
      @AmaliaTh  6 месяцев назад

      100% one of the best things about Swedish culture!!

    • @SuperJJx
      @SuperJJx 6 месяцев назад +1

      *cough* Allemansrätten

    • @buckstraw925
      @buckstraw925 6 месяцев назад

      @@SuperJJx For sure but I think it is more than that.

  • @98Zai
    @98Zai 6 месяцев назад +13

    Regarding #8; You get used to it in 10 minutes and then it feels completely natural. It's really strange to me how extremely taboo this is in other countries. I can't believe my body is illegal.

    • @AmaliaTh
      @AmaliaTh  6 месяцев назад +4

      Yes this was exactly my experience

  • @FiliusFidelis
    @FiliusFidelis 6 месяцев назад +12

    About the pedal breaks on bikes, those you'll typically find on bicycles with 0-7 gears, bikes with more gears doesn't far as I know, there might be exceptions but haven't seen it.
    I thought this was the case everywhere, your comment indicated that this is not in fact so.

    • @AmaliaTh
      @AmaliaTh  6 месяцев назад +3

      This seems like a good explanation to be honest - I didn’t phrase it very well in the video but I was talking about various different bikes as I usually borrow the shared bikes at work which are also different to my personal bike. I was kind of talking about them all generally but they are different types of bikes (which I don’t think I clarified in the video) so it makes sense that what you are saying could be the case.

    • @peterevans6480
      @peterevans6480 6 месяцев назад

      @@AmaliaThI was really surprised honestly, I ONLY ever use the backpedal break, I hate using the hand break cause it feels so unnatural, I feel more in control with the backpedaling.

  • @Hiznogood
    @Hiznogood 6 месяцев назад +7

    We complain about the public transports as it was much better keeping time years ago. In the 80’s trains almost never where late.

    • @AmaliaTh
      @AmaliaTh  6 месяцев назад +3

      Understandable 😅

  • @wendajones9040
    @wendajones9040 6 месяцев назад +2

    When I first came to Sweden it was “allemansrätten” (right to roam) that struck me. It is still, 50 years later, the very best thing about Sweden.

    • @AmaliaTh
      @AmaliaTh  6 месяцев назад +1

      100% agree with you!!

  • @kreftan
    @kreftan 6 месяцев назад +14

    Haha thats so true the bus drivers always wave to each other! Good observation.

  • @sagalindhe
    @sagalindhe 6 месяцев назад +7

    The sandwich part, hahahha!
    It´s so funny to me that people have a "problem" with our "sandwiches".
    We call it "mackor" and it´s just bread with topping

    • @AmaliaTh
      @AmaliaTh  6 месяцев назад +2

      Ahahah I realised the other weekend it’s a bit hypocritical of me to point it out because I make myself bread with various toppings for breakfast or lunch quite often 😅

    • @carlawiberg6282
      @carlawiberg6282 6 месяцев назад +2

      In English, they are called open sandwiches.

  • @Projectsweden
    @Projectsweden 7 месяцев назад +9

    Love your video! we actually also moved to sweden 6 months ago. I can relate 😄

    • @AmaliaTh
      @AmaliaTh  7 месяцев назад +5

      i hope you love it here as much as I do!

    • @Projectsweden
      @Projectsweden 7 месяцев назад +4

      @@AmaliaTh definitely! Even better than we could have imagined 😊❄️

  • @cyberdansken
    @cyberdansken 6 месяцев назад +4

    I guess the cycle thing is relative. Denmark has at least 5 times as many bike lanes and people bike to their work place far more.

    • @danieledholm9556
      @danieledholm9556 6 месяцев назад +2

      Yeh and Netherlands have more than Danmark but how do that apply to 1 year in Sweden?

    • @cyberdansken
      @cyberdansken 6 месяцев назад +2

      @@danieledholm9556 it's just a reflection. That she mentioned that there's so many bike lanes and bicycles. And I as an immigrant to Sweden thinks that almost every Swede prefer the car over a bicycle

  • @kalvaxus
    @kalvaxus 6 месяцев назад +4

    So interesting to hear these culture shocks from a European. Most of these videos are often quite generic. Would love to hear more about your experience in Sweden! :D

    • @Jens-tc5yz
      @Jens-tc5yz 6 месяцев назад

    • @AmaliaTh
      @AmaliaTh  6 месяцев назад

      So happy you enjoyed it! I have many more culture shocks/ differences so I’m thinking of filming a second part in a few weeks! Is there any particular aspect that you found most interesting?

  • @tangfors
    @tangfors 6 месяцев назад +7

    The green keyhole means that the product is good/ better for your health, the food product contains less salt and sugar, less or healthier fat and more whole grains and fiber than comparable products.

  • @TotallyFictional
    @TotallyFictional 6 месяцев назад +6

    I’m an Australian in Norway and all of this applies 😊

  • @rasmuswittsell10
    @rasmuswittsell10 6 месяцев назад +1

    Hi! I recognized the place where you went for a walk in the nature. It's one of our favorite places too. I can't wait for the weather to improve and the ground to dry up a bit, so we can get out there again. Late winter and early spring is often a time for staying indoors in Sweden. Anyway, glad to see that you are enjoying yourself in the windy and rainy weather.

    • @AmaliaTh
      @AmaliaTh  6 месяцев назад +1

      Counting down the days to more sunshine!! Already noticing the days getting longer and getting excited ahah

  • @kajsahermansson9619
    @kajsahermansson9619 6 месяцев назад +9

    That’s really interesting! I find everything in the UK tasting very sugary and sweet! 🤔

  • @annabackman3028
    @annabackman3028 6 месяцев назад +14

    The skiing on wheels...😅
    Yes, it looks kind of odd. But in lack of real snow, some people do this.
    Skiing is an all body exercise, so an average person doesn't need much more than that.
    Also, there are people all over the country training for 'Vasaloppet'.
    Vasaloppet is a huge cross country competition/exercise test, depending on your level as a skier. Some are from the world elite, a large number usually are competing in skiing, in lower classes. And the major part are people that just want to test themselves, most of them are in a pretty good shape, but always some who should have stayed at home, and watched the event on TV instead.
    Vasaloppet, "the Vasa race", is in memory of the, at that time, king to be over all of Sweden. Well, sort of, anyway.
    As usual, I may say, Swedes and Danes were involved in a war on different sides. Gustav Eriksson Vasa was a man with visions and most of all ambition. He tried to gather an army to finally get the Danes down to where they belong; Denmark. Of several reasons he wasn't lucky in this, and having Danish supporters wanting his head on a plate, perhaps in a sack, would be a better description, Gustav Vasa made a last attempt to to be heard, the men in the region of Dalarna were known for their strong minds and strength. But no. He headed north through Dalarna, to hide in the Northern Norway for a while.
    Anyway, the people in south of Dalarna got a message about the circumstances had changed, and Gustav Vasa was wanted back again. A couple of realy fast skiers went after him, catching up in Sälen, where of some reason Vasaloppet starts. 90 km to south-east it finishes in Mora.
    Vasaloppet is known for the blueberry soup handed out to the skiers at seven stations on the way. This has been done and sponsored by Ekström's blåbärssoppa since 1958, but the first Vasaloppet went 1922.
    In the winter of 1520-21 it's not likely Gustav Vasa used skis, he probably went on snowshoes. However, the men from Dalarna used skis, and even if they might have had only one stick back then, it was faster than snowshoes.
    The Danes were kicked out, Gustav Vasa was crowned king, and a new chapter began in this spot on the globe.

    • @annabackman3028
      @annabackman3028 6 месяцев назад +6

      Additional about the sibling countries Denmark and Sweden 😅
      I don't know if it's entirely true, but I wouldn't be the least surprised. It is said that Sweden and Denmark have the not flattering record in being in war with each other for the total longest time. The last time was during the Napoleon war, when Denmark was in the hands of the French, Sweden, at that time Finland was a part of Sweden, were VERY busy, fighting Russia over Finland on one front, and everything the French could gather in the south. Luckily for us, the British were not fans of Napoleon, and the old saying "My enemy's enemy is my friend". The British stopped Russia at Åland, but we lost Finland. The war ended 1809. (Finland was occupied, with their own government until 1917, when they used the opportunity of the Russian revolution and civil war, to proclaim Finland a sovereign state. Russia was in such a mess, they just signed the paperwork, saying "yeah, yeah, whatever".)
      Short explanation of the Nordic sibling countries;
      Finland, the silent, strong and solid one. A little special, even having its own language. Tough guys, don't mess with them. Plays a lot with Lithuania.
      Sweden, the war maker, who grew up to become a diplomatic, peace loving country that tried to be "neutral" during two world wars, with, hrm, interesting outcomes. Sometimes, with annoyed protests from the others, trying to be the old and wise "Big Brother". Speaks a Scandinavian language, coming out of the Old Norse.
      Denmark, the Continental, relaxed one. The southern part of the current Sweden has always been the reason for the Swedish - Danish wars. The people in Skåne are often, mostly jokingly, called 'Half-Danes', because of the dialects that have a lot of Danish input. However, Danish is not fully understandable spoken, but written it's VERY similar to Swedish. A Scandinavian language. (We just wish they could stop putting a hot potato in the mouth every time they spoke 😅. )
      Norway, the Little Brother that has grown up, now is an oil producing nation, we are so proud! Norway has been in union with Denmark most of the time. Thanks to the Napoleon war, Norway ended up in union with Sweden, as some sort of consolation prize 1814, after that we lost Finland. (You see what I meant by "Little Brother"? Tossed around like a ragdoll.) In 1905 we thought the little one was ready to leave home, and start an own life!😃 No, just kidding 😂, the bitter reality is, they had had it with us, and, understandably, a mutery was in the air. They were released from the union, and practically for the first time a completely sovereign country. Norway, you deserved it!
      They speak "Danish in Swedish". Meaning, when you read, Norwegian and Danish are incredibly similar, but they pronounce it in "Swedish", from our point of view.
      Iceland, where the old Sagas from long past times still are alive. So is the language. It's amazingly close to how the first Northerners who settled down there, on the island in the middle of nowhere spoke in around the year 870.
      Iceland is the "Little Old Man". Very young, declared itself free from Denmark in 1944, when Denmark was occupied by Germany, but has the wisdom only of a younger sibling who has grown up listening and learning from the elders, but also learned from history and stories. Fascinating!
      Literally the country of Ice and Fire.
      Siblings fight. Siblings teases. And siblings stand up for each other.
      The general rule is:
      NO ONE hits my brother but ME!😠

    • @annabackman3028
      @annabackman3028 6 месяцев назад +4

      We must mention the Faroese Islands, between the Shetlands and Iceland. Technically Danish, but rule themselves. Their language is Scandinavian, not unlike Icelandic, but probably more influenced by both Danish and English.
      GREENLAND, the gigantic island north east of Canada. The reason for the absurd situation, that Denmark shares the border with Canada. (Google the story about "The Whiskey War", a little fun, actually.)
      Denmark is still the head of Greenland, but a very slow process is ongoing with the goal for Greenland to become a sovereign state.

    • @AmaliaTh
      @AmaliaTh  6 месяцев назад +2

      wow!! this is so interesting to read!! thank you so so so much for the information! I had heard of Vasaloppet before but I didn't know about all this history surrounding it. Thank you for sharing!!

    • @annabackman3028
      @annabackman3028 6 месяцев назад +2

      @@AmaliaTh 😍

    • @Hiznogood
      @Hiznogood 6 месяцев назад +2

      Getting back to the “rullskidor” roller skies, they help people train the same muscles groups they use when skiing cross-country on snow. My late father in law, used to ski all year around. He ran on rullskidor when there where no snow, but switched over to the real stuff when he got like 5mm of snow. He was amazing and did the Vasalopp numerous times, his last one he did in his 80’s. He also did a lot of orienteering which he competed in. He was as we say in Sweden, a “krutgubbe”!

  • @SteamboatW
    @SteamboatW 6 месяцев назад +2

    Well, buffets are quite popular in Sweden, but then "Smörgåsbord" is a Swedish word we exported to English and a few other languages.

    • @Narnendil
      @Narnendil 6 месяцев назад +2

      Also, the Japanese word for a buffet バイキング , litterally "viking", means buffet.

  • @LasseKroner
    @LasseKroner 6 месяцев назад +3

    Found this randomly today.
    It seems you live in the same city I do, I really enjoyed seeing locations I recognized.
    Seems like you really like it here, Im sure there are more bad parts too?
    But I hope you continue to enjoy the beautiful city!

    • @AmaliaTh
      @AmaliaTh  6 месяцев назад +3

      Yes there certainly are both ups and downs but regardless I feel really lucky to be able to live here 😊

  • @dameanvil
    @dameanvil 6 месяцев назад +3

    0:17] 🌿 Sweden promotes a healthy lifestyle with easy access to nature reserves, cycling lanes, and wellness benefits at work.
    2:08] 🍬 Swedish supermarkets prioritize healthy options like whole grain and sourdough bread, though everything tends to taste sweeter.
    3:01] 🍽 Buffets are a common dining option in Sweden, offering a variety of sides alongside main dishes.
    4:06] 🚌 Swedish public transport system includes friendly bus drivers and interactive screens with quizzes and news updates.
    6:01] 🚲 Many bikes in Sweden lack gears, and backpedaling can unexpectedly activate the brakes.
    6:37] 🌧 Swedes embrace outdoor activities regardless of weather, following the saying "there is no bad weather, just bad clothes."
    8:47] 👙 Swedish culture fosters body positivity and comfort with nudity, contrasting with body shaming norms in other cultures.
    9:28] 🧖‍♀ Bath houses are popular in Sweden, where nudity is the norm, fostering a positive body image.
    10:02] ⛷ Roller skiing, a form of dry land skiing, is a common sight on Swedish roads, showcasing unique outdoor activities.

  • @Congaman41
    @Congaman41 6 месяцев назад +5

    Everything sweet in Sweden? Sugar consumption per capita is 86.1 grams in Sweden compared to United States’ 126.4 grams.

    • @AmaliaTh
      @AmaliaTh  6 месяцев назад +3

      I am not comparing Sweden to the US in this video though - I have never been to the US so I cannot speak for how sugary things are there (my baseline for "sweet" is not the United States). I'm also not saying it as a bad thing, but I was shocked at how sweet certain foods are over here, for example the bread I think is really sweet and the fact you can buy "unsweetened" bread also surprised me.

    • @Ca11mero
      @Ca11mero 6 месяцев назад +2

      A lot of the classic breads in Sweden contains syrup, so that might be a hint. So the "unsweetened" part is is to separate them from said bread types, giving a hint to people who wants to avoid sugar and also of course marketing. Never thought of our bread as sweet though and I've been to quite a few places :D@@AmaliaTh

    • @ArneRagnarsson
      @ArneRagnarsson 6 месяцев назад

      Including the Girl's.

    • @anul6801
      @anul6801 6 месяцев назад +3

      Thats still sky high.
      - " Uuuh I am not an alcoholic, my neighbour John drinks more than me"

  • @DONTHASSLETHEHOFF
    @DONTHASSLETHEHOFF 6 месяцев назад +1

    The thing is that SJ has problems EVERY WINTER and even Ukraine has had more reliable trains during the war then we've had this winter.
    You also have to take into consideration that SJ's majority owner is the Swedish state. And with our extremely high taxes and with so many years of issues, this should've been solved a long time ago.

  • @RobertClaeson
    @RobertClaeson 6 месяцев назад +1

    Not only Sweden have sweet bread. In Nigeria, for example, there's "sweet bread", which is much more sweet and sugary than bread in Sweden.

  • @reallivebluescat
    @reallivebluescat 3 месяца назад

    Reason why you have fruit and veg at the beginning of the store, is that it gives the impression that the shop is colourful and "fresh"

    • @AmaliaTh
      @AmaliaTh  3 месяца назад

      Yea I mean it all comes down to psychology right

  • @ElectariumTunic
    @ElectariumTunic 6 месяцев назад

    About the last one, the rolle skies - Many have skiing as their hobby and compete in it (at a hobby level).
    Like all sports, if you do not train and exercise in a few week you will start to lose your progress. So competitive skiiers need to ski throughout spring, summer, and autumn.

  • @MatildaTheBookDragon
    @MatildaTheBookDragon 6 месяцев назад +2

    Interesting to see as a Swede. Wondering where you live? In Stockholm there are no tv commercials with clues on the buses 😢 there are no communal bathhouses in Sweden where you are naked in the bath area, just to be clear 😅 only in the showers. In a private sauna, sure! But not everyone is naked in a private sauna either 😊 when I was a kid kids would be naked on the beach. Not anymore, not even on private family land, which I feel.is really sad 😔 but then, different from family to family of course

    • @Sam_Guevenne
      @Sam_Guevenne 6 месяцев назад +1

      Det har dom i Täby

    • @AmaliaTh
      @AmaliaTh  6 месяцев назад +2

      I’ve noticed the screens on the buses around Skåne :) and I have been to bathhouses where you are not allowed to wear anything at all in the bastu, hot tub or in the sea. You should only take the towel into the bastu to sit on. Maybe it’s different from area to area?

    • @MatildaTheBookDragon
      @MatildaTheBookDragon 6 месяцев назад

      @@AmaliaTh sounds like it! Interesting. Not in the hot tub, out in the bathing area?

  • @broderperdurabo
    @broderperdurabo 6 месяцев назад +2

    Public transport in Sweden do not work for people outside "big" cities.

    • @AmaliaTh
      @AmaliaTh  6 месяцев назад

      Yes, it is certainly less connected in smaller places (but in other places I’ve lived the public transport doesn’t really work for those in cities either)

  • @gabrielarrhenius6252
    @gabrielarrhenius6252 6 месяцев назад

    The more the public transit got open to the market in Sweden the worse it got, especially the trains because when the railroad got to the market for passenger trains it became so much harder for smaller places to get an extra stop and they would need to pay for all stops instead of tax. Like my mother sat in the commune council and they fought for weeks to get a train which already went through our commune to make 1 extra stop a week by showing it would be worth it and pay for it, it was a Saturday night stop from Stockholm so you could come back before sunday but after 8pm, and I think I remember she said it cost 8k extra a month for that one stop

  • @johanhansson4574
    @johanhansson4574 6 месяцев назад +2

    Roller skiing is traininjg for the real skiing when the snow arrives. If you don't you lose all your gains from the last season.

  • @garreswe
    @garreswe 6 месяцев назад +2

    Haha cooking tips on the bus 😀 I live in Stockholm, are there cooking tips on the busses here as well? I never pay attention to the screens.

    • @AmaliaTh
      @AmaliaTh  6 месяцев назад +2

      Hahah I have no idea - never taken the bus in Stockholm 😅

  • @marcusellby
    @marcusellby 6 месяцев назад

    What a cute video, love it! Hope you'll like it in Sweden! -from a Swede

  • @Saintedlight
    @Saintedlight 6 месяцев назад

    We have a saying here in Sweden.”Det finns inget dåligt väder, bara dåliga kläder” Translation There is no bad weather only bad clothes.
    Its mostly used to get kids to go outside, By telling them to put on more clothes or the right clothes for the weather.

  • @Paroxid
    @Paroxid 6 месяцев назад +1

    I remember when I was like 7 years old (ish) and we were at a “bathhouse” which sounds really disgusting but it means we were at a place that provided indoor swimming. Anyway, I was stocked about the fact that you needed to shower as to not bring bacteria in to the pool. I just remember telling my mom (and remember I was like 7) why does that old ladies breasts hang like that? Is that normal? Does grandmas breast look like this?!

  • @jsvensson8234
    @jsvensson8234 6 месяцев назад +4

    Thing is we put lots of sugar in bread. So much so some bread is labled “osötat” to let you know there is an unsweetened option. Should honestly be labelled cake imo. Only the US does bread worse than us. So sad when Denmark 🇩🇰 just next door have great bread all around. Why can’t we just learn 😭😭😭

    • @BurninSven1
      @BurninSven1 6 месяцев назад

      Du har aldrig käkat Danskt frukost bröd förstår jag, det finns nog inget land som har så mycket socker is sitt frukostbröd som Danskarna. Det finns påläggs choklad också om snejle till frukost inte räcker. Till och med i campingkiosken/receptionen kan du beställa smaskiga söta godsaker till nästa morgon. På Citygross kan du köpa ett slags liknande rugbröd men man behöver en Radvad för att skära det i dom tunna skivor som det ska vara.

  • @johanberglund6240
    @johanberglund6240 7 месяцев назад +2

    Are the cats in Greece head-butting you too like they are here?

  • @VinticoreGaming
    @VinticoreGaming 6 месяцев назад

    Friskvårdbidrag is the shit, fr! I use mine for free (for me) swimming and massages every year.

    • @AmaliaTh
      @AmaliaTh  6 месяцев назад

      It’s such a great benefit!! Other countries should follow!

  • @tineditmarunnerup9513
    @tineditmarunnerup9513 6 месяцев назад

    Especially Swedish bread is so-so sweet. If you live close to Denmark, you'll find bread here that is a lot less sweet.

    • @AmaliaTh
      @AmaliaTh  6 месяцев назад

      I’ll have to try Danish bread one day to see how it compares 😉

  • @KungKokkos
    @KungKokkos 6 месяцев назад +1

    Never seen any commercials on screens in Gothenburg, or other cities I've been to. Sounds like something local to where you live. Also unsure what you mean by everything tasting sweet :o

    • @AmaliaTh
      @AmaliaTh  6 месяцев назад

      Ooo that’s interesting- yes it wouldn’t surprise me if it’s regional then! Okay everything might be a slight exaggeration but for example a lot of bread is very sweet, I also find carrots and zucchini’s here are sweeter than in Greece (although I guess that is probably more to do with where they are coming from) - the list could go on hahah

    • @pialindh8716
      @pialindh8716 5 месяцев назад

      It may be that it´s only Skånetrafiken that has it.

  • @Sandra-fc8pc
    @Sandra-fc8pc 6 месяцев назад +2

    The top slice breads with toppings is a inspiration from Denmark I think. Nice to have you here. Tell you about your culture! Information on a television on the bus is kind of weird I think. It is like a programming in a way, and also a way of making the ride feel safe and like secure. Like being in a library or something.

    • @stefansoder6903
      @stefansoder6903 6 месяцев назад +4

      From Denmark??? What makes you think that? Does everything have to come from somewhere else?

    • @pialindh8716
      @pialindh8716 5 месяцев назад

      @@stefansoder6903 They come from Denmark! Trust me. They have done open sandwiches long before Sweden.

  • @ollejansson7237
    @ollejansson7237 6 месяцев назад +1

    Not all places have good public transport as the Stockholm area, Gothenburg, and Skåne. I need to drive my car to work.

    • @AmaliaTh
      @AmaliaTh  6 месяцев назад

      Certainly! Not everywhere is going to be super connected but in my experience in the places I have visited is the public transport works quite smoothly (that being said there are places I want to visit but not easily accessible without a car)

  • @MartinAhlman
    @MartinAhlman 6 месяцев назад +1

    Lots of good things, but the transport is not a thing, especially up north. I'm guessing you live in Skåne. That's the southernmost part of Sweden! Is it more than 13 % or... As soon as you get north of Stockholm (btw Sthlm is not near where I live, not even close to the two thirds that you've missed..)
    I would like to invite you to our house, and it's only half way up north... Will you accept the challenge? Part of the challenge is that people up here are not talkative. They have a different way of saying "You look nice today, are you looking for someone specail? I knew you were". We don't do that. That's just not done. You look for someone, then you say: "You're not as ugly as I thought, wan't a beer/drink/wine.
    Let me know if you want more tips! :-D

    • @AmaliaTh
      @AmaliaTh  6 месяцев назад

      I should probably have elaborated a bit more with the public transport. I am aware that the more north you are the less of it there is. Even in Skåne it’s good if you are travelling north or south bound but the routes get more complicated /less connected when you go east to west or visa versa. However I was mostly thinking about where there is public transport, in my experience it runs pretty smoothly. Even with the delays it is still a better than what I experienced in a lot of UK areas and Greece also. The trains can get a bit hectic when there’s delays for sure, as they do in a lot of places but the overall experience I think is much better. Do I find myself complaining about it? Yes 😂 but then I remember to appreciate what I have and that it’s still much better than what I had in the past

  • @kasperkjrsgaard1447
    @kasperkjrsgaard1447 6 месяцев назад +1

    Bikes with only one gear is a matter of a trip to the bicycle dealer. I’m pretty confident that he may help you with a solution to the problem. 😊

    • @AmaliaTh
      @AmaliaTh  6 месяцев назад

      Yea I’m sure it’s not a big deal at all - just a surprise to me as in Greece usually all adult bikes have multiple gears (typically 21 I think)

    • @KamiKaZantA
      @KamiKaZantA 6 месяцев назад

      @@AmaliaTh The most common would be 3 gears I'd assume, then 7 gears, and more than that is more for sports oriented people.

  • @tokslut
    @tokslut 6 месяцев назад +1

    Fruit and vegetables in the beginning is because it is good locking and welcoming sight when you walk in. Not the best if you think of how you will stack groceries in the shopping cart.

    • @AmaliaTh
      @AmaliaTh  6 месяцев назад

      Good point 😂

  • @georgelynch6139
    @georgelynch6139 6 месяцев назад +2

    My favorite thing about Sweden is “Swish”, yep 👍

    • @AmaliaTh
      @AmaliaTh  6 месяцев назад +1

      It is very convenient!

    • @Henning_Rech
      @Henning_Rech 5 месяцев назад

      Bad for people who just travel to Sweden and cannot use it. Same as Venmo in the US. It is a dangerous development, hostile towards foreigners.

  • @magnuspersson1829
    @magnuspersson1829 6 месяцев назад

    Yes.

  • @zpokie123
    @zpokie123 6 месяцев назад +1

    As a sweed I dont consider any of this culture. Thats just way of life. Culture is more avout what you do do and how you act.

    • @AmaliaTh
      @AmaliaTh  6 месяцев назад

      But isn’t way of life also what you do and how you act and therefore also culture? The way of life here is very different to that in my home country. I can understand there is a thin line with some things but I think almost everything in a country can give an indication towards the culture. For example in the video, I give many examples of things here and behaviours that indicate prioritising wellbeing and health - I would argue that is a cultural behaviour since it’s something so many people in this country do and care about. Similarly going to the bastu and the comfort with nudity is definitely a cultural thing here I would say :) I think culture is a term we all have slightly different meanings for what we do and don’t class as culture. For me the way people live their lives is certainly a part of the culture. Of course if it’s something only a few people do then no probably not a cultural thing.

    • @AmaliaTh
      @AmaliaTh  6 месяцев назад

      I do see what you are saying though and my plan was to film a part 2 with more examples of behavioural differences so hopefully that captures what you’re saying / what you wanted to see a bit better 😌

  • @matshjalmarsson3008
    @matshjalmarsson3008 2 месяца назад

    I get the feeling that you are in Malmö. Nothing wrong with that, I live there myself, but its not representative of Sweden as a whole

    • @AmaliaTh
      @AmaliaTh  2 месяца назад

      Fair enough 😂

  • @GeneRauXxX
    @GeneRauXxX Месяц назад

    where do you live in Sweden? up north or south how big is the city thats what I want to understand.

    • @AmaliaTh
      @AmaliaTh  Месяц назад

      Skåne region 😊

    • @AmaliaTh
      @AmaliaTh  Месяц назад

      Based on general comments ive received in can see that it has definitely influenced my experience here :)

  • @kentholm1414
    @kentholm1414 6 месяцев назад

    Great video 😊thanks 👍

    • @AmaliaTh
      @AmaliaTh  6 месяцев назад

      Glad you enjoyed!

  • @latikabenz6289
    @latikabenz6289 2 месяца назад

    Hi Amália, what about finding a job, being +40, as UE citizen? Is it easy or not? 🙂

    • @AmaliaTh
      @AmaliaTh  2 месяца назад +1

      Hi, thanks for watching! Unfortunately I don't think I'm the best person to answer this. I already had secured a job before I moved here. I know a lot of people that have struggled to find jobs after moving here but I guess it also depends on your industry. Being an eu citizen definitely helps as you don't have to worry with visas/work permits etc

    • @latikabenz6289
      @latikabenz6289 2 месяца назад

      @@AmaliaTh thank you! 😌

  • @wendajones9040
    @wendajones9040 6 месяцев назад

    People who roller ski are ski enthusiasts keeping up their skiing skills when there is no snow.

    • @AmaliaTh
      @AmaliaTh  6 месяцев назад

      Gotta keep it up! Love the dedication!!

  • @rft416
    @rft416 6 месяцев назад

    Bra film, hoppas att du trivs i vårt land

  • @spaceman9599
    @spaceman9599 6 месяцев назад

    Nice video. Hej och välkommen!

    • @spaceman9599
      @spaceman9599 6 месяцев назад

      About the dry skiing. Cross-country skiing is quite big here, including Ski - Touring and the Vasaloppet (90km) in March, but it is hard to get enough good distance training year round for this sport if it is your thing. Hence dedicated XC skiers will be dry skiing late spring to autumn. Here the excellent bike paths (once the gravel is off!) also come in handy.

    • @AmaliaTh
      @AmaliaTh  6 месяцев назад

      Hej Hej! Makes sense and a good way to maintain continuity in training! They make it look so easy but I know I would crumble in a few minutes 😂 I’m very intrigued by it, definitely seems like a good workout and fun!

  • @reallivebluescat
    @reallivebluescat 3 месяца назад

    3:09 thats called an open sandwich

  • @matsv201
    @matsv201 6 месяцев назад +1

    I wouldn´t really say that Lund is a "real" city also not a very typical Swedish city. Generally its called a student-town. A very large student-town. and Technically, population vice, it reach the level called a city.
    The local traffic in Skåne is a miracle to how it is in most of the rest of the nation. I guess, its pretty decent in Stockholm. Of cause.. the worse one may still be better than the one in Greece and UK..
    Me living quite a bot north of Lund ( i lived in Lund for a short while as a kid).. The weather there never really is bad. I guess you could call the once a year snow storm bad weather, but its gon ethe day after.

  • @FuzzyFoot58
    @FuzzyFoot58 6 месяцев назад

    You should go to a nude beach. It does wonders to your sense of bodypositivity. Once you see that no one is staring at you, no one is bodyshaming you or make any fuss about all the things you are selfaware and insecure about your body, it will raise your bodyacceptance to the maximum and you will accept your naked body in a way you didnt think was possible.
    Plus, it is very nice to sunbathe and feel the sun on every part of your body on a hot and sunny day without troublesome clothes getting in the way of a perfect and even tan.

  • @oldfailedgamer
    @oldfailedgamer 6 месяцев назад +2

    The UK does NOT have a culture BUT each of the 4 NATIONS DO HAVE DIFFERENT CULTURES

    • @tkraft1442
      @tkraft1442 6 месяцев назад

      UK don't have culture? Then what's their traditional food?
      I'm sure the UK has culture in many things.

    • @Ais-pd6yl
      @Ais-pd6yl 6 месяцев назад +1

      @@tkraft1442 They are saying that UK doesn't have a culture but England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland does have their own cultures.

  • @lillamy2896
    @lillamy2896 6 месяцев назад

    Truckdrivers wave. Everybody with a boat Waves. Its just ordinary courtecy

  • @fredyyfredfreddy
    @fredyyfredfreddy 5 месяцев назад

    you probably shouldn't walk in a cultivated field like that after it has been sown. Also I am pretty sure I have seen you in a harry potter movie. Are you in a harry potter movie.

  • @ann-charlottecarlsson135
    @ann-charlottecarlsson135 6 месяцев назад

    Vad kul att höra hur vi svenskar uppfattas av någon "utifrån". Tack för att du delade med dig! Men, du glömde Swedish Fika. 😂

    • @AmaliaTh
      @AmaliaTh  6 месяцев назад

      Ahahah Fika är det bästa med Sverige - jag ska prata om det nästa gång 😉

  • @thesnesgeek
    @thesnesgeek 6 месяцев назад

    Do you watch Melodifestivalen? It’s happening right now at saturday 08:00 pm.

    • @AmaliaTh
      @AmaliaTh  6 месяцев назад +1

      No but maybe I should!

  • @xcvxcxzzzxcv9166
    @xcvxcxzzzxcv9166 7 месяцев назад

    วิวสวยมากครับ

  • @markus113
    @markus113 6 месяцев назад

    Jag är garanterat hemmablind

  • @exploring_the_world_together
    @exploring_the_world_together 6 месяцев назад

    ,❤❤❤❤

  • @Jens-tc5yz
    @Jens-tc5yz 6 месяцев назад +1

    So brainless

  • @broderperdurabo
    @broderperdurabo 6 месяцев назад

    Swedish girls shave theyr lip as well.