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Courtesy in Stockholm
Courtesy in Stockholm
When using escalators, people in Stockholm usually reserve the right side of the moving staircase for standing and the left side for people walking up the stairs. Standing still on the left side will certainly make people irritated and flag you as a tourist or a fool. (This only goes for the major cities, in small cities people don't walk in the escalators) It would also be wise to use common sense while entering the subway, don't block people when the subway door opens. Take one step back and let people get off first and you won't irritate other people.
Avoid walking in the cycle lane. Dedicated cycle paths are clearly marked, but sometimes run directly next to the sidewalk. Stockholm cyclists are subject to a comparatively hilly landscape and are unwilling to slow down and lose momentum. Usually, however, they are careful, signal clearly and use their bells, meaning that straying tourists most often are just sworn at. (note that even the swearing word in sweden are mild, the worst thing is calling someone a skitstövel (dirty boot) or djävel (devil))
When waiting in lines, be paitent and polite. Swedes never cross queues but make sure you actually stand in the line. If insecure, ask.
Swedes usually don't address people that are doing things (in their opinion) wrong. They will just look at your foolish behaviour and swear silently to themselves. You might embarrass yourself but addressing it will make even a bigger scene.
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