Comments on: What I learned in 40 hours in Stockholm, Sweden

By: 40 things I learned in Stockholm one year later

40 things I learned in Stockholm one year later — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 09:58:44 +0000

[...] year since i first visited Sweden. Some of my opinions changed, some are still the same. Check out 2007’s 40 things in Stockholm to get an [...]

By: Kimberly Arthur Lindner

Kimberly Arthur Lindner — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:48:49 +0000

Ahhh Swedes jaywalk all the time! They just stop for a second to check for traffic :)

By: œ Crux'

œ Crux' — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 17:18:08 +0000

Interesting and funny blog you have here,your observation of Swedes is pretty much spot on.Kinda scary in a lot of ways…

By: sapphire

sapphire — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 04:16:34 +0000

I agree with you, but in reality, it is never that easy to work out gender differences, equality, and chivalry at the same time.

And it doesn’t bother me, just confuses and sometimes irritates me.

By: minervavelsangrona

minervavelsangrona — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 01:32:24 +0000

I consider breaking down barriers between men and women a good thing. I’d rather have a high paycheck and be treated as equal than await chivalry from men and paying for the first date. You can alternate paying, you can allow a man to express some chivalry and in return express some traditionally feminine caring just as long as he remembers he is not superior in anyway, not expected to “support” or “protect” but to be a PARTNER, equal.
I had an emancipated Swedish spouse (he died) and we both appreciated the partnership – just like most (I guess) Swedish couples do. Have you asked yourself why, actually, does it confuse and bother you?

By: minervavelsangrona

minervavelsangrona — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 17:44:15 +0000

I wonder what do you mean by “feminism gone insane”. Care to expand that thought?

By: Sapphire

Sapphire — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 16:19:21 +0000

Feminism is a good thing. But sometimes, it gets out of hand. Gender barriers break down to such a point, the men feel emasculated, the women still want chivalry, and the dating world is beyond confusing.

Women have the highest wages (excluding Iceland), get a 1 year maternity leave, get day care paid for, and are highly educated. As a result, they’ve broken down the barriers between men and women. As a consequence, men do not know where they stand anymore. Can they open doors? Are they supposed to pay for first dates?

There must be some balance between chivalry and feminism so that women still feel equal but that social etiquette and gender differences still exist.

I do feel sorry for those Swedish boys.