They would rather listen than talk
If you are dating a Swedish man, you may find yourself doing most of the talking in the relationship. And even after you have asked him three questions in a row, he may still not send one your way. Don’t construe this as a sign of his disinterest in you; in fact Swede males much prefer to do the listening rather than talking themselves. And indeed if you come from a part of the world where women are expected only to be seen and not heard, this can be a refreshing change. At the same time, this is yet another symptom of the slow measured natures of the Swedes; but don’t be fooled by his relative silence – all the while that you are chatting about your work and family, your date is actually evaluating you as a potential partner. It is his way of turning things over in his head and deciding whether to move forward with this relationship.