Swedish business culture by Lenerte Alija https://padlet.com/ealle008_2/ol30a5dlw90u1wik Group 6 (Lenerte Alija, Machourek Kamil, Jayasekara Arachichige Anjalika, Brar Amandeep, Sayakkarage Hansani ) en-us 2022-09-23 08:49:12 UTC 2025-04-19 22:31:22 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f1f8-1f1ea.png How do men and women dress in business? ealle008_2 https://padlet.com/ealle008_2/ol30a5dlw90u1wik/wish/2310184986 Men and Women should wear smart formal clothes like pantsuits with ties. Men should wear conservative suits and ties. Women should wear dresses, suits, and pantsuits. ]]> 2022-09-23 08:54:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ealle008_2/ol30a5dlw90u1wik/wish/2310184986 Is casual dress permitted in business meetings? ealle008_2 https://padlet.com/ealle008_2/ol30a5dlw90u1wik/wish/2310185649 No, in meeting the attire is in formal and outside the meetings it can be casual.  ]]> 2022-09-23 08:54:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ealle008_2/ol30a5dlw90u1wik/wish/2310185649 How do people dress on social occasions, e.g., at an informal dinner? ealle008_2 https://padlet.com/ealle008_2/ol30a5dlw90u1wik/wish/2310186610 Swedes are fashionable. They feel it is important to be well dressed in public.  ]]> 2022-09-23 08:55:51 UTC https://padlet.com/ealle008_2/ol30a5dlw90u1wik/wish/2310186610 Do people like a lot of personal space? ealle008_2 https://padlet.com/ealle008_2/ol30a5dlw90u1wik/wish/2310188105 Swedish people need lots of space. Swedish people have a larger area that they perceive as their personal space than people from other countries.

]]> 2022-09-23 08:57:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ealle008_2/ol30a5dlw90u1wik/wish/2310188105 Do they usually stand close or far away from another person when talking to colleagues? ealle008_2 https://padlet.com/ealle008_2/ol30a5dlw90u1wik/wish/2310192179 Swedish people maintain a large personal comfort zone and they feel uncomfortable with colleagues standing too close.  ]]> 2022-09-23 09:01:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ealle008_2/ol30a5dlw90u1wik/wish/2310192179 Do staff use first or family names when addressing each other? ealle008_2 https://padlet.com/ealle008_2/ol30a5dlw90u1wik/wish/2310194542 People use first names by addressing each other in Sweden.  
 
]]> 2022-09-23 09:03:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ealle008_2/ol30a5dlw90u1wik/wish/2310194542 Do businesspeople prefer to entertain guests at home or in a restaurant? ealle008_2 https://padlet.com/ealle008_2/ol30a5dlw90u1wik/wish/2310197889 Lunch is the most common mealtime during which to conduct business negotiations in Sweden. Longer and socially more intimate dinners offer a good opportunity to get to know your business partners and to develop relationships that in the long run are always an important underpinning for your subsequent business encounters. Breakfast meetings are uncommon in Sweden as Swedes usually have breakfast at home with their families. Swedes are very hospitable and sometimes might invite you to visit their homes even during the week, although this would normally happen at the weekend.]]> 2022-09-23 09:06:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ealle008_2/ol30a5dlw90u1wik/wish/2310197889 What advice can you give about gifts? ealle008_2 https://padlet.com/ealle008_2/ol30a5dlw90u1wik/wish/2310200724 In business dealings, gifts are rarely given at the beginning of the relationship. Wait for your Swedish partner to give you a gift first. Although exchanging gifts is not common at the beginning of a business relationship, it is appropriate when you are closing your transaction. Holiday cards are appropriate, particularly as a thank you for the recipient’s business during the previous year, and these should be mailed in time to be received the week before Christmas. It is customary to exchange small gifts at Christmas among colleagues and business partners, too.   ]]> 2022-09-23 09:09:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ealle008_2/ol30a5dlw90u1wik/wish/2310200724 What are the good/ bad topics of conversation? ealle008_2 https://padlet.com/ealle008_2/ol30a5dlw90u1wik/wish/2310204495 Do not get too personal. Topics like family, income and personal background should be avoided. Swedes are proud of their society, so it is wise not to criticize their way of life, welfare system, economy, government, or culture. Racist or sexist jokes are not tolerated.                                                                                                                                         ]]> 2022-09-23 09:12:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ealle008_2/ol30a5dlw90u1wik/wish/2310204495 How important is punctuality in your culture? ealle008_2 https://padlet.com/ealle008_2/ol30a5dlw90u1wik/wish/2310206863 Swedes are punctual. In Sweden like in other Nordic countries it is considered rude to show up late. Is expected that rules will be followed. ]]> 2022-09-23 09:14:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ealle008_2/ol30a5dlw90u1wik/wish/2310206863 Is a person's status important in meetings? Does the most senior person always lead a meeting? ealle008_2 https://padlet.com/ealle008_2/ol30a5dlw90u1wik/wish/2310208513 Swedes do not believe in hierarchy and will not respect it in their business dealings (indeed, this is the only area in which they refuse to compromise). They are easy-going, flexible and patient in negotiations, and are good listeners. They are known for their ability to secure good deals without making enemies.]]> 2022-09-23 09:16:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ealle008_2/ol30a5dlw90u1wik/wish/2310208513 Is decision-making slow or fast in business? ealle008_2 https://padlet.com/ealle008_2/ol30a5dlw90u1wik/wish/2310210632 Swedes do not appreciate wasting time. The chair of the meeting should take care that it keeps to time without hurrying and sticks to the agenda. Everyone should have an opportunity to express their opinion.]]> 2022-09-23 09:18:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ealle008_2/ol30a5dlw90u1wik/wish/2310210632 Do you have to make appointments well in advance? ealle008_2 https://padlet.com/ealle008_2/ol30a5dlw90u1wik/wish/2310212180 Your business meetings should be scheduled far in advance. It is advised to schedule the appointment at least two weeks in advance. Last-minute modifications are not welcomed. In Sweden, it is typical to get a confirmation before a meeting is scheduled.]]> 2022-09-23 09:19:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ealle008_2/ol30a5dlw90u1wik/wish/2310212180 What are the usual business hours? ealle008_2 https://padlet.com/ealle008_2/ol30a5dlw90u1wik/wish/2310214011 The typical workweek in Sweden is 40 hours, with a maximum of 48 hours.
After 5 pm most Swedish employees go home to take care of their families. Working overtime is neither valued nor seen as necessary in fact it can be seen as an indication of poor planning and time management.
Workdays are usually from 8:30 or 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. 

]]> 2022-09-23 09:21:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ealle008_2/ol30a5dlw90u1wik/wish/2310214011 What is the usual time for a business lunch? How long does it last? ealle008_2 https://padlet.com/ealle008_2/ol30a5dlw90u1wik/wish/2310215422 Lunch breaks usually last approximately one hour and the most common time to have the break is between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.]]> 2022-09-23 09:22:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ealle008_2/ol30a5dlw90u1wik/wish/2310215422