I ask Swedes on the streets of Gothenburg what is the most true stereotype about Swedish people. Are they are reserved and unfriendly? Would they like to talk to strangers? What happens if you talk to a Swede?

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Nordic countries are ranked to be the happiest time and time again, but for someone who has moved here connection can be a struggle. I went to one of the loneliest countries in the world to talk to locals and foreigners about why it's so difficult to make friends and create real connections. We talk about loneliness, the Swedish mindset, Swedish communication, and what to do if you want to make friends in Sweden.

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0:00 Are Nordic countries actually "happy?"
0:39 Sweden: the hardest country to make friends
1:33 Is Sweden actually difficult to make friends?
3:41 Are Swedes lonely?
5:11 Reason # 1 Sweden is lonely: individualism
6:00 Reason #2 Making friends stops in high school
6:27 Why Swedish friendships are different?
8:02 Swedes love their space: a forest in the city
8:25 Reason #3 Coconuts vs peaches
8:42 Negative vs Positive Politeness Theory
9:28 Why Swedish communication is different
12:55 What Tall Poppy Syndrome & Law of Jante have in common
13:38 Swedes hate small talk
14:22 How do Swedes feel about small talk?
16:07 Emotional expression is a no-go
16:34 Why Swedes love to drink
16:50 Is it impossible to make friends in Sweden?
17:12 How to make friends in Sweden?
20:00 Swedes like to compartmentalize their friend groups
20:33 My personal experience in Sweden
21:54 My personal tips and tricks for connecting with Swedes

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Filmed in:
Stockholm and Gothenburg, Sweden

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Ryan, from Liverpool UK gives his best advice for assimilating into Swedish culture (and any new culture!)

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