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The Almost Nearly Perfect People: Behind the Myth of the Scandinavian Utopia?
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In this book, the author claims asking someone how happy they are means different things in different cultures. He says in Japan answering, "Yes, I am happy" is seen as bragging. In Scandinavia, however, being unhappy is something to be ashamed of, hence you will get only positive responses.
Scandinavian countries are also have some of the highest rates of anti-depressant use in the world.
> Could you guys help me choose, give me pros and cons and every info you can?
Between Denmark and Sweden, please forgive me for heavy stereotyping, but:
Danes can be quite conservative when it comes to minority issues. For example, they don't make it easy for Romanian Roma beggars to settle in Denmark, but they will not make it easy for you either.
In comparison, Swedes think they have the obligation as the majority to adapt and to avoid offending minorities.
Read https://www.amazon.de/Almost-Nearly-Perfect-People-Scandinavian/dp/1250081564
This is a really great book, and very entertaining also. I spent the first 22 years of my life in Norway and can tell you from experience that the "polls" used to show Scandinavia in general as a happy place are complete B.S.
https://www.amazon.com/Almost-Nearly-Perfect-People-Scandinavian/dp/1250081564
Sweden is what I was thinking when I said that - speaking of which, this is a fun non-fiction read - completely off topic and nothing to do with TRP though..
https://www.amazon.ca/Almost-Nearly-Perfect-People-Scandinavian/dp/1250081564
Nothing I claim is not supported by empirical evidence.
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