The Swedes love their fika, which translates as "drinking coffee" or "taking a coffee break". The tradition is even enshrined in Swedish employees' contracts. Photo: Steffen Trumpf/dpa
A German and a Swedish woman head out for a brief break at a cafe; he orders a piece of cake while she opts for a cinnamon bun. They both take a coffee.
So why is it different when Swedish people do the same thing?
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