This is the loneliest country in the world
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Get my book: Sex Before Coffee: a Guide to Dating in Scandinavia: hhttps://t.ly/qiHTA 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. We used Envato Elements for graphics and broll. Try it here: https://shorturl.at/bfLY6 Use iVisa & Simplify the Visa Process: http://bit.ly/3WTFjHK (easiest way to get travel documentation online) Sign up for a weekly newsletter: https://datingbeyondborders.eo.page/newsletter We used Epidemic Sound in this video. Use this link to get your FREE MONTH: https://bit.ly/2TqSmBE Dating Beyond Borders is a Youtube channel that focuses on highlighting the cultural differences that come into play while dating people from other countries. Videos out every Thursday - hit the bell button to receive notifications! 🔔 Follow DBB on Social Media! 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 Facebook: https://bit.ly/2K6uezQ Instagram: https://bit.ly/313MSO9 TikTok: https://bit.ly/3D6Cha0 Website: https://dating-beyond-borders.com CREW: Marina Iakovleva (directing) https://www.instagram.com/youtubermarina Oleh Voitovych (editing) https://www.instagram.com/olkowg/ Filmed in: Stockholm and Gothenburg, Sweden
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