(edit title) Culture differences - Britain-Sweden A good chat Options

[AW1]

Couldn't agree more.

[Somebody]

Cultural differences is what makes the world great and horrible at the same time. I would never want the culture amongst the swedes to change because of outer pressure. There ... (show full quote)

Cultural differences is what makes the world great and horrible at the same time. I would never want the culture amongst the swedes to change because of outer pressure. There are good things about swedes and bad things. There are good thing about englishmen and bad things. Same goes for the irish, spanish, americans, southafricans,iranians, indians, japanese and australians.

Sure, one can think one culture is more bad then good but it doesn`t give them the right to change it. I could badmouth the irish or iranian culture all I want but it`s not my right to try and change it. And it shouldn`t be. Nor should anyone else have the right and try and change the culture amongst the swedes, except for the swedes themselves.

So what if some people consider englishmen more outgoing then the swedes, does it mean the swedes should change to fit that persons opinion? In my humble opinion I think the swedes should be what they want and if that means they are going to be swedish then so be it. Swedish culture may not be the superior one but just because of that it doesn`t mean someone else has the right to change it. ... (hide full quote)

Give an opinion about something and try to change something are two totally different things.
And we have only been discussing the first one as far as I am aware.
Nobody is trying to change anything..That would be at least ridiculous..

[Migga]

Of course there is a difference and I`ve just given my opinion. I haven`t said that anyone in this thread is trying to change anything I just spoke my mind. You seem very defensive. I agree with you thought that it would be ridiculous.

[byke]

To the OP

Yes there is a noticeable difference.
But since the flag is flying at full mast, it may be a good idea to smile and enjoy what you have.

And be happy in the knowledge that if you were wrong, then these persons wouldn't be online looking to type instead.

Don't get me wrong, I am sure many Swedes want to communicate.
Just the means of how they do it are often disguised to hide a more important underlying issue that they don't want shown.

Much in the same way when a young person gets absolutely piss drunk before being brave enough Togo out on the pull. As so to be able to blame the drink for any rejection or embaressemnt.

[scandiland]

I would like to do an experiment, out of curiosity. Next time I go home I’m going to smile and say “hej” to people I don’t know, much the same as people greet each other in Britain. And I shall see what the reaction will be. Would anyone like to join me?