culture shock

So, I didn't think I was going through a lot of culture shock being here in Sweden, but then I realized that every time I thought to myself, "wow, that's weird," I was probably experiencing some form of culture shock. Here are a few things that took me by surprise:

• You have to pay 5 SEK in most public places to use the bathroom.
• You have to pay 20 SEK and check your coat at most bars, clubs and other fancy places.
• You have to pay 1-3 SEK for a shopping bag.
• You have to pay a deposit of 5 SEK to use a shopping cart at some grocery stores (I heard you get the money back when you return the cart).