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Sweden
Introduction
Key Facts
Chapter 01 LAND & PEOPLE
? Geographical Snapshot
? Climate
? The Swedish People: A Brief History
? The Swedes Today
? Sweden’s Cities
? Government
? American Infl uence
? The Eurozone
Chapter 02 VALUES & ATTITUDES
? Lagom : “Just Enough”
? Jantelagen : The Jante Law
? Fairness
? Equality
? Punctuality
? Patience
? Orderliness and Security
? Standing in Line
? The Swedish Model
? Royalty and the Class System
? Everyman’s Right
? Svensson: A “Normal” Swede
? Marriage and Sexuality
? Consensus, Conformity, and Nonconfrontation
? Praise and Pride
? The Natural Swede
? The Work Ethic
? The Mobile Phone Culture
? The Homeland
? Attitudes Toward Outsiders
Chapter 03 CUSTOMS & TRADITIONS
? The Swedish Year
? Religious Festivals
? Nonreligious Celebrations
? Other Festivals and Events
? National Day
? Award Ceremonies
? Family Occasions
? Religion
Chapter 04 MAKING FRIENDS
? Work and Social Life
? Clothing
? Greetings
? Visitors Are Welcome
? Joining Clubs
? Invitations Home
? Gift Giving
? Emily Post Comes to Sweden
Chapter 05 THE SWEDES AT HOME
? Quality of Life
? Living Conditions
? Landscape and Architecture
? Renting vs. Buying
? Identity Cards and Residency
? Family Life and Routines
? Bounds and Boundaries
? Sharing the Burden
? Schools and Schooling
? Changing Lifestyles
Chapter 06 TIME OUT
? Shopping
? Banks and Currency Exchange
? Restaurants, Food, and Drink
? Leisure
? Sports
? High Culture
? Popular Culture
? The Great Outdoors
Chapter 07 GETTING AROUND
? Trains, Buses, and the Subway
? Boats
? Road Sense
? Local Transportation
? Taxis
? Where to Stay
? Health and Security
Chapter 08 BUSINESS BRIEFING
? Offi ce Etiquette and Protocol
? It’s About Time!
? The Coffee Culture
? Business Entertaining
? Mobile Phones
? Management Styles
? Women in Management
? Leadership and Decision-Making
? Presentation and Listening Styles
? Negotiation Styles
? Working in Sweden
? Starting a Business in Sweden
? Unions
? Teamwork
? Managing Disagreement
Chapter 09 COMMUNICATING
? Language
? TV and Radio
? Making Contact
? Telephones
? Post
? E-mail
? Communication Styles
? Cooperation
? Honor
? Conversation
? Body Language
? Conclusion
Appendices
? Places
? People
Exercises