It is common and accepted to touch arms and back when talking and display public affection

Clicking of the tongue whilst shaking their head is a sign of disapproval

• Communication Style: Communication in Sweden is participative, with everyone encouraged to share their perspective. There is a tendency for Swedes to avoid conflict or confrontation and refrain from raising their voice or showing anger. Rather, one may show anger by looking away or stopping talking. Modesty is important to many. Thus, Swedes will avoid boasting or embellishing a conversation. In turn, if a Swedish person says they are good at something, it usually means they are an expert or at a professional level.

• Direct Communication: Swedes tend to communicate in a direct manner, speaking quite frankly in a straightforward manner. Conversation is functionally focused. They will often address conflict or confrontation directly, yet diplomatically. Although they may speak in more pointed terms, Swedes generally seek to maintain a polite tone.

• Interruption: It is considered rude to interrupt someone during a conversation. It is thought to indicate that one does not have a genuine interest in what the other is saying. 

• Turns: Swedes usually take turns while speaking. This means that each person in the conversation will speak without interruption until they have finished what they are expressing. The conclusion of one's turn is usually signalled by silence.

• Silence: Moments of silence are rarely seen as awkward in Sweden. In turn, Swedes don’t tend to rush to fill periods of silence in conversation. However, if the silence is particularly long, it may be seen as a sign that people have little interest in speaking with one another.

• Pronouns: In 2015, the official dictionary of the Swedish language was updated to include a third, gender-neutral pronoun. The new pronoun (‘hen’) was added alongside ‘han’ (‘he’) and ‘hon' (‘she'). Hen is used to refer to someone without revealing their gender identity – either because it is not known, the writer/speaker deems gender to be irrelevant information or because the person is transgender.

Croatians in conversation reflect passion and intensity, they are not angry but can come across as that to differing cultures as they speak loudly and can be animated. They are extremely confident and intimidating as they do not hold physical touch in high regard and will speak to someone for the first time very boldly and lively.

• Personal Space: Many Swedes value their personal space and do not appreciate it being invaded by others. For example, in elevators, a Swedish person will tend to stand as far apart from another person as they can. A little over an arm’s length of space is common during conversations. Individual space is also maintained amongst family and friends. 

• Physical Contact: Traditionally, Swedes seldom embraced in public or put their arm around another. However, this is changing, and people are becoming more casual. Displays of friendship are more common, with light touching during conversations – such as a hand on the arm or elbow – is not uncommon among friends and family.

• Eye Contact: Eye contact is an important element of conversation. Many Swedes feel that avoiding eye contact is a sign that someone is not interested in the conversation. 

• Gestures: Swedes tend not to use excessive hand gestures when speaking.

Typically walk ahead of people and cut them off while driving

Cutting in line is sometimes acceptable if someone is of importance or has a relationship with the person serving

Privacy in family homes is very loose and all belongings are deemed communal

Expression: The British do not always give away their emotions via facial expressions.

Personal Space: The British like to be given a fair amount of personal space, and may feel uncomfortable if someone sits or stands too close when other space is available. It is polite to maintain an arm’s length distance between yourself and the person speaking.

Physical Contact: British culture is generally quite reserved. People are generally comfortable touching those they know well.

• stand up out of respect when an older person enters the room

• dress neatly and respectfully

• hats removed when indoors

• it is impolite to remove one’s shoes in front of others

These norms include individualism, equality, respect for personal space, Time consciousness and informality. Think about how Americans champion the idea of pulling yourself up by your bootstraps. It's all about the individual effort and the power to shape one's own destiny.

Always say “please” when asking someone for help.

It is often considered impolite to ask a direct question about someone’s salary, wealth, weight or age.

Spitting in public is considered rude.

If there is a line for something, always queue and wait for your turn.

Do not wave or yell to call over a waiter or person of service. Instead, keep an eye out for them until they make eye contact, and then nod or raise your hand. You may also gently say “excuse me” as they pass by.

It is considered rude to ask overly personal, difficult or uncomfortable questions of someone that you do not know well.

It is often considered impolite to ask a direct question about someone’s salary, wealth, weight or age.

Spitting in public is considered rude.

If there is a line for something, always queue and wait for your turn.

Do not wave or yell to call over a waiter or person of service. Instead, keep an eye out for them until they make eye contact, and then nod or raise your hand. You may also gently say “excuse me” as they pass by.

It is considered rude to ask overly personal, difficult or uncomfortable questions of someone that you do not know well.

Interjections is common in their communication, They are not interruptions but rather indicate that they are actively communicating. Examples include. “Un”, “Ne” & “Ee”. Phrases such as “Hai” or “Sugoi”. Injections are also accompanied by a nod.

Humbleness is also common value in their Culture. They have a tendency to politely deflect compliments. Excessive complementing may cause embarrassment.

Nodding: During conversation to indicating a sign of acknowledgement.

Bowing: Gesture to mark emotions such as gratitude, remorse or reverence. This contains many intricate rules that depends on context, social status & age.

Eye Contact: This may be interpreted as intimidating.

Physical Contact: Minimal physical contact is preferred.

• clothing is often used as an indicator of social status. It is considered important to dress in modest and neat clothing

• If a women needs to pass something to a monk, it is best to give it to a male to then pass forward, as it is usually forbidden for Buddhist monks to come into physical contact with women.

• Right hands is used to pass or receive items.

• Pointing others with index finger or feet is considered rude.

• The top of the head is considered to be the most important past of the body. To touch someone on the top of their head, especially a baby or child is rude and sensitive.