Cultural Characteristics
Business Etiquette
History
Introduction
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Is Sweden high or low in power distance?

Low power distance

100

What clothes should women wear to work?

Business suit or a skirt and blouse

100

When did Sweden adopt their flag?

June 22, 1906

100

What is the capital of Sweden?

Stockholm

200
Does Sweden have a high or low uncertainty avoidance?
low


200

Is punctuality important in Sweden?

very important

200

Who introduced Christianity in Sweden?

St. Ansgar

200
What is the major language in Sweden?

Swedish

300

Is Sweden a feminine or masculine culture?

feminine 

300

What is appropriate dress for men when going to work?

dark suit and tie 

300

What year did the black death wipe out 1/3 of the population?

1350

300
What is the major religion in Sweden?

Christianity 

400

Is Sweden individualistic or collectivistic?

individualistic 

400

When should you offer your Swedish business partner a gift?

After they offer you one first
400

What year did Denmark and Sweden set boundaries?

1054

400
What is Sweden's main currency?

krona