Be prepared to go Dutch
One common mistake that women of other western cultures, particularly from America, make while dating Swedish men is to expect their partners to wine and dine them through the date. However since equal rights for both sexes are deeply ingrained in Swedish culture, it is the norm rather than the exception when women are expected to split the bill on a date. Indeed if your Swede guy has treated you to a movie or theater, you may even be expected to cover the after-dinner coffee or drinks. Going Dutch is not really seen in Sweden as a sign of male parsimony and even Swedish women are perfectly comfortable with the convention. So when going out with a Swede on a date, don’t forget to carry your purse along, together with enough cash and your credit cards too, for good measure