NOTES ON SWEDEN

OK!!!

based on physical characteristics SG (in my head) looks like he would be from Sweden..
behaviorally? no.

so i'm thinking.... dual nationallity.
things from swedish behavior (mom):
- straight forward
-will accept your first answer and move on
-not very quick to talk to strangers
-doesn't have to talk to you every second your together - enjoying silence
-fashionable
-can hold his liquor
-punctual!!
-eager to help/get to know you but you have to approach him first  (thats kind of a combination trait)
- doesn't do compliments/humble
- only pays for his share
-prefers people to be straight forward with him... if you offer something, he will accept (to pay the bill for example.)
-respectful
-doesn't say excuse me "oops"
-SHY until het gets to know you...then let the teasing begin.

American (dad):
- loves rock music
- although he is well dressed he doesn't jusge others based on their dress...too harshly
- he is very freidnly once you've initiated the conversation..  h won't make the first move.
- dad has thought him chivalry... pay for the girl unless she offers. Pull out chairs.. open doors. - very different from sweden
- If a girl is into you and you don't return the interest - tell her. gently.
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notes:
http://www.umu.se/english/education/student-handbook/umea_-sweden-and-the-swedes/characteristics-of-the-swedes

http://theimpudentobserver.com/world-news/are-swedish-men-dull-and-boring/

http://hubpages.com/hub/What-characterizes-a-Swede-and-the-Swedish-mentality-some-unwritten-laws-on-how-to-behave-in-Sweden


 had a scene for a short story flash in my mind while walking and thinking about him.


the scene:

The weather feels great! i closed my eyes for a breif second to soak up the sun when i heard a panicked "Hey move!" my eyes flew open as i felt myself get jerked to the side and a skateboarder flew right through the place i was standing not even two seconds ago.

With wide eyes i turned to thank my hero and was for a moment i was struck dumb. He was beautiful