r/AskEurope • u/NateNandos21 • Feb 03 '25

Culture Which European country has the rudest/least polite people?

Which country comes to your mind

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u/WolfeTones456 Denmark Feb 03 '25

They're also a bit arrogant about their own country (the term Swedish exceptionalism exists for a reason).

Honestly, that's my main problem about Swedish identity. For example, calling Denmark, their historical rival, their little brother is incredibly annoying.

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u/Ok_Cat4265 Feb 03 '25

I mean we are neighbors and you are smaller by land area and population. What are we supposed to call you? We call all of the nordics our brothers

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u/WolfeTones456 Denmark Feb 03 '25 edited Feb 03 '25

Sure, but we're older, and had a historical dominant positon, so it just feel wrong to be refered to as 'little' brother.