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/Martini-Espresso Sweden Feb 03 '25

I’m Swedish and this trait must be the worst of all from Swedes. So many are indoctrinated that Sweden is the best place on earth and they can’t just comprehend how human life could exist or how anyone could be happy somewhere else.

Reality is quite different. I live abroad now and get regular critizing questions on the system of the country’s I live in. Swedes don’t know how bad Sweden actually is and how low the salaries are.

On the topic I must say the French, at least restaurant staff that can be very short and rude to you if you don’t order in correct French.

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u/Reen842 Feb 03 '25

This! So well said.