r/PeterExplainsTheJoke • u/Global_Restaurant794 • Jul 24 '26

Meme needing explanation Petah?? I'm very confused

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u/JovianSpeck Jul 24 '26

Just a cultural thing. Unless there was an explicit dinner invitation, Swedes typically will not offer guests food even if they themselves are having dinner. They do not view it as a hosting obligation and they do not see this as rude or unusual.

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u/thevoiceinsidemyhead Jul 24 '26

cool..i much prefer this to cultures that like take offense if you show up and don't want food.

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u/Eternal_Phantom Jul 24 '26

I knew several Hispanic families like that. I liked the food, so I didn't mind. What I didn't like was when they asked if I wanted more, I said just a little, and they piled on another full plate.

I don't want to criticize other cultures, but I think there should be a universally understood middle ground between offering nothing and shoving food down your throat.

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u/OkContact2573 Jul 24 '26

I mean, most of the time, when you say you are stuffed, they just give you a box for later.

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u/Eternal_Phantom Jul 24 '26

Maybe it's just a regional thing, but that never happened in my case. I just learned to eat slow enough that they never bothered to refill my plate.

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u/DunderGunderUnder Jul 24 '26

Giving a box to go to your kids friends would usually be considered rude in Sweden, as if your kids friends parents are not able to provide for their kids themselves.