Of all the things that are socially awkward in Sweden, this has got to be one of the most illogical one. Not because I simply don't approve of the idea bis but more because of the ironic nature of the behaviour.
First and foremost, I think some people here forget the layman's defintion of a cellphone and its purpose of existence in this technologically abusive world. Once again, my statements may sound exaggerated but nevertheless...
It seems like everytime I pick up my phone (Specially in public transportation), I immediately become the momentary asshole... Just in general, people here don't talk aloud given any circumstances, it's almost as if they're genetically designed to have a low tolerance for ¨loud¨ noises... whether it be on the train, a bus, in a restaurant, even in concerts..
In terms of public privacy, I guess this example is a bit of an opposite, it's proper to respect the privacy of everyone around you by trying to keep as much of the phonecall informationt to yourself. Personally, I'm immune to this trait despite of my attempt to completely blend into the society, whenever I'm on the phone, I'll speak to the person just as if he/she was in front of me... I mean, that's why phones were made in the first place right Mr. Graham Bell?
Ok, they don't bash you for talking on the phone openly, but it just feels that a cloud of demeaning aura is enveloping every living cell in your poor defenseless body. Swedes have a telepathic knife that can go right through all your moral barriers and pierce you right on the uncomfortable side of your sould. haha..
I often feel ashamed whenever my phone rings but at the same time feels nice to be a silence-breaker once in a while.. =)
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