concept   gift giving
culture   Sweden
statement   In Sweden, gift giving is practiced on special occasions with an emphasis on modesty and avoiding excessive emotion or perceived influence.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 gift giving Sweden Less emphasis on specific gift etiquette, and gifts are often given for special occasions rather than casual social interactions 1
2 gift giving Sweden Bringing flowers as a gift is a common gesture, but avoid giving lilies, as they are associated with funerals 1
3 gift giving Sweden Opening a gift immediately upon receipt is expected and shows appreciation 1
4 gift giving in business Sweden Exchanging business gifts is less common and may be approached with caution to avoid any perception of impropriety. 1
5 gift-giving Sweden Gifts are given on special occasions, but not as frequently in daily interactions 1
6 gift-giving Sweden Gifts are often opened in private to avoid showing excessive emotion in front of the giver. 1
7 gift-giving in business Sweden In business, gifts are generally not expected and may even be perceived as an attempt to exert influence, so they are best avoided. 1
8 gift-giving in the workplace Sweden Considered unusual and generally avoided to prevent any perception of favoritism or conflicts of interest in the workplace. 1
9 giving and receiving gifts Sweden Gifts are often exchanged, but there is an emphasis on modesty and not putting too much value on material possessions 1