| # | Concept | Culture | Statement | Freq. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | politeness | Sweden | Maintaining personal space when conversing is a sign of politeness. | 1 |
| 2 | politeness expressions | Sweden | Respecting personal space and maintaining a reserved demeanor are considered important politeness expressions. | 1 |
| 3 | politeness in communication | Sweden | Equality and open communication are valued, with less emphasis on formal displays of politeness | 1 |
| 4 | politeness norms | Sweden | Gender equality is a core value, and politeness norms emphasize treating men and women equally in social interactions. | 1 |
| 5 | politeness towards strangers | Sweden | Politeness towards strangers is important, but may be expressed in a less formal manner | 1 |