Hi I´m Swedish what you refere to is smalltalk in general Swedes are very reserved and this is all around Sweden more I beleieve in the north. Smalltalk is generally sen as a waste of time and we normaly dont do it. If there is a topic that is more in depth and are worth puting time in then we talk a lot. It can take some time to come on a close level with Swedes so dont give up.
I mean you are so right talking about how swedish likes to talk surface topics only and that’s actually one of the things that makes this city so hard to live at
Oh You think it's dark in Stockholm in the winter? Come to the north.. We have the lovely Polar night, where you sometimes don't see the sun at all for a month. But then again, in the summer we also have the Midnight sun, where the sun don't set at all. :)
Viking museum includes a Viking settlement and people to talk to about the lifestyle. Vaasa museum worth one visit. Stockholm old town up by Nobel institute one of our abiding memories. Been to many cities in Europe and North America… Stockholm definitely in the top 5. (And as a half Finn, maybe that takes some saying 😂)
This was so interesting to watch because I'm French but lived in Brighton for 8 years and moved to Manchester last August. I really dislike Manchester and I'm currently thinking of relocating to Sweden potentially. All the things you said you disliked about Stockholm are what I dislike about Manchester! Only difference is Manchester is neither pretty or clean and the quality of life is pretty low. So I might as well get those cons somewhere nicer :D
You showed the "Stortorget" in gamla stan. Are you aware that this is the site of the Stockholm blood bath? This was in 1520. The central parts of Stockholm could be nice to visit but, I live in Västerås, about 110 km west of Stockholm. Each time I visit Stockholm I am so greatful that I do do not live in Stockholm but am just visiting. If you move out of Stockholm yuo will enjoy a higher standard of living and lower costs and a lot less crowding. I have been a lot in the UK in line of work. I have also for a short period lived and worked in London. I quite like the UK. Especially the country side. The problem with it is mainly that it is just too full of people. There have also been times when I have been verry surprised in the UK. E.g. one time driving up from Heathrow to Stratford there were light signs above the highway warning for severe weather. We were driving for quite some time thinking that something really bad must be coming. As nothing happeneded we said, there are a few snowflakes coming down. Can this be what they mean whith the warning? Fo us beeing Swedish this was nothing and we could not really at all understand the warning about severe weather. We expected a real blissard at least. Anyway, perheps you should look at other places outside of Stockholm. I truely believe that this could improve your life. If you would like advice and perhaps some guiding in the general lake Mälaren area just let me know.
Nice video! Well, if you are still living in Sweden and you by now passed maybe two years, I reeeaally hope that you have experienced more of Sweden thant "just" Stockholm. Even if Stockholm is a fantastic place and one of the most beautiful capitals in the world, there is so much more outside Stockholm to explore and experience to get to know Sweden. So pls,..this spring and summer, travel around (ad not just to Gothenburg and Malmö then also :-) ) Enjoy! Cheers!
Hey, can you speak fluent swedish? I've been looking to move out with my partner, we've holidays many times and everyone spoke really good english so curious to know if you picked up the language before/your experience
1 year late, but who cares... :) I'll just have to share with you, how Sweden works. yes we PAY HIGH TAXES, but it is for the wealth of everyone. A couple of weeks ago, I got hospitilazed for reasons I will not get into (no violence though). First came the ambulance that took me to the emergency where I got assessed. then they took me to another ward where I spent my whole weekend, friday to monday... When I got home I was expecting a large bill, and I am Swedish btw. Eventually I got 3 bills... Ambulance cost: 400kr (40$) ICU cost: 130kr (daily fare for food etc, 13$) Ward cost: 390kr ( 3x daily fare for food etc, 39$) soooo.... I''m glad to pay our "high" taxes becuase I know I wont get bankrupt if something bad happens. Love
I live in Stockholm but do you mean you want a deep answer a out getting to know people? Just off the bat? ;) As growing older I increasingly do have a problem with the darkness in the winter. Love a beautiful winter day but the ordinariy days just working and living... They are hard. Didn't use to care when being younger though.
I would like to know about pets, do people have pets there? How much costs going to the veterinary, and what are the rules there. (I want to move there with my cat)
i also want deep conversation BUT you shouldn't talk deep with just anyone. you'll learn that there is so many manipulative people so avoid it untill you know the person
Get to the level that you can have a meaningful discussion with a Swede, and it will be meaningful. Have a meaningful discussion with an American and they dont really care. The minute you leave you are yesterdays news
Am Caroline from Uganda, about to head to Sweden KTH Royal Institute of Technology for my Masters. am a deep conversator. I would love amazing people like you who love the same. See you soon. Share any group hangouts if any.
Svenskar är generellt inte bra på "smalltalk" . Smalltalk är för amerikaner och de som som inte har något intressant att säga! Jag skojar förståss men lite allvar menar jag. Och vi är förstås sämre på djupa diskusioner på engelska vilket många engelsmän tycker är bekvämt att tala eftersom svenskar är bra på engelska.
Hi I´m Swedish what you refere to is smalltalk in general Swedes are very reserved and this is all around Sweden more I beleieve in the north. Smalltalk is generally sen as a waste of time and we normaly dont do it. If there is a topic that is more in depth and are worth puting time in then we talk a lot. It can take some time to come on a close level with Swedes so dont give up.
The Fotografiska museum now also have a branch in Whitechapel in London.
I mean you are so right talking about how swedish likes to talk surface topics only and that’s actually one of the things that makes this city so hard to live at
Agree 👍
Great video. Thanks Frida 🙂
And when it comes to fika. It´s not only coffee and cinemon buns. Kladdkaka is also nice with a cup of coffee.
Oh You think it's dark in Stockholm in the winter? Come to the north.. We have the lovely Polar night, where you sometimes don't see the sun at all for a month. But then again, in the summer we also have the Midnight sun, where the sun don't set at all. :)
I really want to go to the North this winter. Sounds beautiful!
So nice to see your view on Stockholm! Followed!
Yes it’s six months of darkness but also six months of light
Top review Frida… great job
I love the Abba museum, gorgeous summer, and breakfasts!
Viking museum includes a Viking settlement and people to talk to about the lifestyle. Vaasa museum worth one visit. Stockholm old town up by Nobel institute one of our abiding memories. Been to many cities in Europe and North America… Stockholm definitely in the top 5. (And as a half Finn, maybe that takes some saying 😂)
This was so interesting to watch because I'm French but lived in Brighton for 8 years and moved to Manchester last August. I really dislike Manchester and I'm currently thinking of relocating to Sweden potentially. All the things you said you disliked about Stockholm are what I dislike about Manchester! Only difference is Manchester is neither pretty or clean and the quality of life is pretty low. So I might as well get those cons somewhere nicer :D
Come to Bristol. We have a French expat community here with THREE French restaurants to boast of and an Alliance Française 😊
Glad you like living here. The renting is very hard to get.
Thank you for a great video🌸💗✨️
You showed the "Stortorget" in gamla stan.
Are you aware that this is the site of the Stockholm blood bath?
This was in 1520.
The central parts of Stockholm could be nice to visit but,
I live in Västerås, about 110 km west of Stockholm.
Each time I visit Stockholm I am so greatful that I do do not live in Stockholm but am just visiting.
If you move out of Stockholm yuo will enjoy a higher standard of living and lower costs and a lot less crowding.
I have been a lot in the UK in line of work. I have also for a short period lived and worked in London.
I quite like the UK. Especially the country side.
The problem with it is mainly that it is just too full of people.
There have also been times when I have been verry surprised in the UK.
E.g. one time driving up from Heathrow to Stratford there were light signs above the highway warning for severe weather.
We were driving for quite some time thinking that something really bad must be coming.
As nothing happeneded we said, there are a few snowflakes coming down. Can this be what they mean whith the warning?
Fo us beeing Swedish this was nothing and we could not really at all understand the warning about severe weather.
We expected a real blissard at least.
Anyway, perheps you should look at other places outside of Stockholm.
I truely believe that this could improve your life.
If you would like advice and perhaps some guiding in the general lake Mälaren area just let me know.
Looking to move there soon. Definitely would like to reach out to you for more tips
Hello Friday, what other cafes do you recommend? And also where to get good quality clothing? 😊 great video, thank you!
Nice video! Well, if you are still living in Sweden and you by now passed maybe two years, I reeeaally hope that you have experienced more of Sweden thant "just" Stockholm. Even if Stockholm is a fantastic place and one of the most beautiful capitals in the world, there is so much more outside Stockholm to explore and experience to get to know Sweden. So pls,..this spring and summer, travel around (ad not just to Gothenburg and Malmö then also :-) ) Enjoy! Cheers!
06:53 Were you tearing up? Seems like you were about to cry a bit there.
Midsummer is our unofficial National day😁
Which facebook groups do you recommend for finding a room in Stockholm?
Hey, can you speak fluent swedish? I've been looking to move out with my partner, we've holidays many times and everyone spoke really good english so curious to know if you picked up the language before/your experience
I’m visiting Sweden for a few days so any suggestions for good food and places to visit?
1 year late, but who cares... :)
I'll just have to share with you, how Sweden works. yes we PAY HIGH TAXES, but it is for the wealth of everyone. A couple of weeks ago, I got hospitilazed for reasons I will not get into (no violence though). First came the ambulance that took me to the emergency where I got assessed. then they took me to another ward where I spent my whole weekend, friday to monday...
When I got home I was expecting a large bill, and I am Swedish btw. Eventually I got 3 bills...
Ambulance cost: 400kr (40$)
ICU cost: 130kr (daily fare for food etc, 13$)
Ward cost: 390kr ( 3x daily fare for food etc, 39$)
soooo.... I''m glad to pay our "high" taxes becuase I know I wont get bankrupt if something bad happens.
Love
Hey Frida let me know is it good coming on One year Master Program in sweden?
I live in Stockholm but do you mean you want a deep answer a out getting to know people? Just off the bat? ;) As growing older I increasingly do have a problem with the darkness in the winter. Love a beautiful winter day but the ordinariy days just working and living... They are hard. Didn't use to care when being younger though.
I would like to know about pets, do people have pets there? How much costs going to the veterinary, and what are the rules there. (I want to move there with my cat)
i also want deep conversation BUT you shouldn't talk deep with just anyone. you'll learn that there is so many manipulative people so avoid it untill you know the person
Where are you from? I can't place the accent.
Get to the level that you can have a meaningful discussion with a Swede, and it will be meaningful. Have a meaningful discussion with an American and they dont really care. The minute you leave you are yesterdays news
This is true. When you get to the meaningful level - then it’s good
Sommartider 🎉
Am Caroline from Uganda, about to head to Sweden KTH Royal Institute of Technology for my Masters. am a deep conversator. I would love amazing people like you who love the same. See you soon. Share any group hangouts if any.
One of my friends from Kenya lives there, let me know I link you up with them. She's open to meet people.
@@tinachristine4573 Thank you lots. Will do it as soon as I land in Sweden. I will travel in August. Thank you again.
@Carolliving I'm in the UK but my friend is in Stockholm.
We dont like the small talk, like, ""Nice weather we having today""!! , Dont you think i see that??
You never have been living in scotland, ithe difference is not that big
Its just you...
Svenskar är generellt inte bra på "smalltalk" . Smalltalk är för amerikaner och de som som inte har något intressant att säga! Jag skojar förståss men lite allvar menar jag. Och vi är förstås sämre på djupa diskusioner på engelska vilket många engelsmän tycker är bekvämt att tala eftersom svenskar är bra på engelska.
Skall vi prata "smalltalk" blir det alltid om vädret. För kallt eller för varmt! För mycket regn eller för hett!
We don’t want to go Sweden