You know you're from Sweden when...
(Traditions)
4. You think that a Christmas without snow is a disaster.
10. It is considered a sin to record Donald Duck on the video at Christmas.
14. You couldn't care less about the sixth of June and consider celebrating Midsummer as being as close to a proper national day as it will ever get.
17. You find yourself trying to explain what Midsummer is actually all about, even though you don't quite remember it yourself.
23. You think it's normal to get on the back of a truck or convertible car and drunkenly shout and sing for hours at passers-by just because you graduated from school.
31. You find it perfectly normal to dress up like a witch at Easter and knock on random neighbours doors in hope of getting some sweets.
34. You try to explain who "Näcken" is to Non-Swedes and they look at you funny.
(Behaviour)
2. You love complaining about Sweden when you are there and state "it's much better in Sweden" when you are abroad.
19. You take your shoes off when entering a house, and don't get why non-Swedes find that funny.
40. Everytime you see a swedish Brand/actor/company/phone/car/furniture store you feel compelled to point that out to your Non-Swedish friends (with barely hidden pride in your voice).
57. You refer to your age by stating the year you were born.
81. You go on a date in Sweden and the guy only pays for his own coffee.
95. You're painfully proud to inform a Non-Swede that there actually was an entire week with over 30 degrees Celsius this summer.
96. On the night of the 25th every month, you "go wild" with expensive drinks and excessive amounts of beer. When you wake up the day after, your money for the next month is more or less gone.
(Common sense/attitude)
3. You find people from other cultures generally being rather loud. With the exception of the Finish.
7. You use the metric system and really don't get why there are people out there who don't.
11. You thought carpets was a concept of the past or the ferrys to Finland/Estonia/Germany/Denmark. Then you went abroad and realized that you were wrong.
12. You consider yourself as Scandinavian, not European.
17. You feel bad if you're not outside on a sunny day.
21. You consider Volvo and Saab the ultimate family cars.
32. You know they are the same, but you just don't trust ibuprofen and paracetamol the way you trust Ipren and Alvedon.
33. You, in pure disgust try to tell your fellow peers that it's basic human behavior to shower after PE and they look at you like you come from a different planet.
38. You find it completely normal, when going to a pre-game (förfest) everyone has their "Systembolaget" bag in the fridge and notoriously keep track of which liquor is their liquor!
49. Making fun of Norway is a national institution. And vice versa.
55. You know that asking someone you are attracted to if they want to come over to your place for "tea" does actually not involve drinking tea at all.
56. You fully believe that walking on "a-brunnar" gives u bad luck.
64. You find the thought of becoming a 'Svensson' scary. However you can't imagine a future without a red 'villa', a volvo, two kids and a dog.
(Food)
2. You know that there must be some sort of difference between "Plopp" and "Center", since they´re both made by Cloetta, but you can´t figure out what it is.
3. You don't consider small, round fluffy things stacked over each other and served with syrup to be actual pancakes. Real pancakes are thin, taste better...are served with jam and sometimes whipped cream - just like the ones Pippi Longstocking makes.
9. You know that it is not true, but you like to believe that there is a massive difference between the taste of "julmust" and "påskmust".
10. Making the cheese look like a ski slope is a mortal offence.
16. "Tallriksmodellen" pops up in your head every time you serve food.
21. You know that the most common cars in Sweden are not Volvo's or Saab's, but "Ahlgrens Bilar".
29. You insist that Swedish chocolate is the best in the world, despite what the Belgians and the Swiss might say.
36. You seriously consider 'kebabrulle' being a Swedish dish.
40. You feel that "kladdkaka" tastes better than normal chocolate cake.
41. You always get cravings for "Djungelvrål".
42. You don't understand why non-swedes find salt liquorices inedible.
55. You love "Blodpudding" and love the disgusted faces of your non-Swedish friends when you explain what it is.
57. You don't realize that putting ketchup on pasta dishes isn't received well by Non-Swedes, especially Italians who normally get mortally offended by this practice.
64. You claim"Köttbullar" is a unique Swedish dish and that you can´t have it elsewere (ignoring meat balls, from Northen Africa/Italy/Greece etc. etc.).
(Language)
14. You consider a fast and audible intake of breath as a synonym to the word "yes".
16. You like things in general to be "lagom".
27. Joo lajk to talk svänglish witt jår fränds jöst bekåse itts såunds såh riddkiulös.
51. You use a vast array of expressions in "English" in your everyday life that you have no idea do not exist for anyone outside of the borders of Sweden such as "Shit the same".
8. You rarely visited IKEA when you lived back in Sweden but once you are abroad you think visiting IKEA is a small trip back home, that makes your eyes damp and feel even more home sick than before.
9. Going to IKEA abroad, you end up loitering in the Swedish Food Market, buying more food than furniture.
Okej sorry att det blev världens längsta inlägg, men det är ju så klockrent. Hitta gruppen på facebook, eller varit medlem ett tag, iaf.. tycker det är kul att läsat ;D
I KNOW I AM FROM SWEDEN!!!
4. You think that a Christmas without snow is a disaster.
10. It is considered a sin to record Donald Duck on the video at Christmas.
14. You couldn't care less about the sixth of June and consider celebrating Midsummer as being as close to a proper national day as it will ever get.
17. You find yourself trying to explain what Midsummer is actually all about, even though you don't quite remember it yourself.
23. You think it's normal to get on the back of a truck or convertible car and drunkenly shout and sing for hours at passers-by just because you graduated from school.
31. You find it perfectly normal to dress up like a witch at Easter and knock on random neighbours doors in hope of getting some sweets.
34. You try to explain who "Näcken" is to Non-Swedes and they look at you funny.
(Behaviour)
2. You love complaining about Sweden when you are there and state "it's much better in Sweden" when you are abroad.
19. You take your shoes off when entering a house, and don't get why non-Swedes find that funny.
40. Everytime you see a swedish Brand/actor/company/phone/car/furniture store you feel compelled to point that out to your Non-Swedish friends (with barely hidden pride in your voice).
57. You refer to your age by stating the year you were born.
81. You go on a date in Sweden and the guy only pays for his own coffee.
95. You're painfully proud to inform a Non-Swede that there actually was an entire week with over 30 degrees Celsius this summer.
96. On the night of the 25th every month, you "go wild" with expensive drinks and excessive amounts of beer. When you wake up the day after, your money for the next month is more or less gone.
(Common sense/attitude)
3. You find people from other cultures generally being rather loud. With the exception of the Finish.
7. You use the metric system and really don't get why there are people out there who don't.
11. You thought carpets was a concept of the past or the ferrys to Finland/Estonia/Germany/Denmark. Then you went abroad and realized that you were wrong.
12. You consider yourself as Scandinavian, not European.
17. You feel bad if you're not outside on a sunny day.
21. You consider Volvo and Saab the ultimate family cars.
32. You know they are the same, but you just don't trust ibuprofen and paracetamol the way you trust Ipren and Alvedon.
33. You, in pure disgust try to tell your fellow peers that it's basic human behavior to shower after PE and they look at you like you come from a different planet.
38. You find it completely normal, when going to a pre-game (förfest) everyone has their "Systembolaget" bag in the fridge and notoriously keep track of which liquor is their liquor!
49. Making fun of Norway is a national institution. And vice versa.
55. You know that asking someone you are attracted to if they want to come over to your place for "tea" does actually not involve drinking tea at all.
56. You fully believe that walking on "a-brunnar" gives u bad luck.
64. You find the thought of becoming a 'Svensson' scary. However you can't imagine a future without a red 'villa', a volvo, two kids and a dog.
(Food)
2. You know that there must be some sort of difference between "Plopp" and "Center", since they´re both made by Cloetta, but you can´t figure out what it is.
3. You don't consider small, round fluffy things stacked over each other and served with syrup to be actual pancakes. Real pancakes are thin, taste better...are served with jam and sometimes whipped cream - just like the ones Pippi Longstocking makes.
9. You know that it is not true, but you like to believe that there is a massive difference between the taste of "julmust" and "påskmust".
10. Making the cheese look like a ski slope is a mortal offence.
16. "Tallriksmodellen" pops up in your head every time you serve food.
21. You know that the most common cars in Sweden are not Volvo's or Saab's, but "Ahlgrens Bilar".
29. You insist that Swedish chocolate is the best in the world, despite what the Belgians and the Swiss might say.
36. You seriously consider 'kebabrulle' being a Swedish dish.
40. You feel that "kladdkaka" tastes better than normal chocolate cake.
41. You always get cravings for "Djungelvrål".
42. You don't understand why non-swedes find salt liquorices inedible.
55. You love "Blodpudding" and love the disgusted faces of your non-Swedish friends when you explain what it is.
57. You don't realize that putting ketchup on pasta dishes isn't received well by Non-Swedes, especially Italians who normally get mortally offended by this practice.
64. You claim"Köttbullar" is a unique Swedish dish and that you can´t have it elsewere (ignoring meat balls, from Northen Africa/Italy/Greece etc. etc.).
(Language)
14. You consider a fast and audible intake of breath as a synonym to the word "yes".
16. You like things in general to be "lagom".
27. Joo lajk to talk svänglish witt jår fränds jöst bekåse itts såunds såh riddkiulös.
51. You use a vast array of expressions in "English" in your everyday life that you have no idea do not exist for anyone outside of the borders of Sweden such as "Shit the same".
(IKEA)
8. You rarely visited IKEA when you lived back in Sweden but once you are abroad you think visiting IKEA is a small trip back home, that makes your eyes damp and feel even more home sick than before.
9. Going to IKEA abroad, you end up loitering in the Swedish Food Market, buying more food than furniture.
Okej sorry att det blev världens längsta inlägg, men det är ju så klockrent. Hitta gruppen på facebook, eller varit medlem ett tag, iaf.. tycker det är kul att läsat ;D
I KNOW I AM FROM SWEDEN!!!
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