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It’s time again for our Swedish Word of the Week! (SWOW) This week we are going to learn the word Lagom. There’s not really an English word for this word but I’ll try.
Lagom = Just the right amount
Swedes like to stay right in the middle…not too excited…nothing should be over the top. Anything in excess is pretty much frowned upon.
I will never forget living in Sweden when the show “Extreme Home Makeover” was airing. A lady I worked with was so offended by how excited everyone got when their new home was revealed. It was all just too much….the house, the excitement. It was funny for me to hear her point of view but also a valuable lesson in how Swedes think.
There’s a great book you can get that explains this cultural element in more detail. I highly recommend!
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