This process is internationally know as flirting. And here is how the Swedes do it. Ways of how Swedes flirt can be various. To increase the chance of being able to observe flirting Swedes, one should to go to a Swedish party, pub or night club. Basically meaning, any occasion where Swedes are likely to get drunk. Going to Sweden soon? Of course, Swedes can flirt also during the day, at work or in the supermarket. Fika — coffee culture in Sweden. There are several scenarios of Swedish flirting to remember, in case you find yourself getting approached by or hit on by a Swede.
Starting at the preparty. As we learned in the post Party like a Swede , Swedes like to meet up before they go out to the pub or night club.
This is very convenient if you want to make new friends or meet your future love. Cultural rule : as you enter the preparty you introduce yourself to every! A great opportunity to preselect a potential pursuit for later at the pub.
Having spent a few hours at the preparty together, getting drunk, makes it so much easier to approach that special someone on the dance floor. Therefore preparties are considered a great way to minimize potential rejection. At the pub , the whole group rarely dances or drinks alltogether.
Gathering in smaller groups is more common. Now, at the bar, while waiting to order the next shot or cider you have a great chance to go into depth. In the meantime, you might notice Swedes using their phone regularly and extensively. Then, later, Swedes who have the intention to get cozy with someone they already have gotten to know at previous occasions, reach out to check for a night together. So make sure to get close to one of them as long as the music is playing no need to talk then and the bright lights are still off easier not to reveal your drunk facial expressions.
