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  • Swedes spurn bling but value education (Americans spurn education but value bling?)

    12/15/2007 2:19:15 AM PST · by WesternCulture · 56 replies · 238+ views
    www.thelocal.se ^ | 12/14/2007 | James Savage
    Being broke need not mean social death in Sweden - as long as you are well-educated. But for Americans and Russians having a good all-round education is no substitute for having cash, according to a new survey on status symbols in the three countries. The international survey by analysts United Minds asked 1,000 people in each country what values confer status. 'Bling' items such as expensive jewellery and designer clothes come well down the list for Swedes, while featuring more highly for Americans and, particularly, Russians. "Sweden is the only country where you can be penniless but well-read and still...