These materials are prepared only for the students enrolled in the course Distributed Software Development (DSD) at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Mälardalen, Västerås, Sweden and at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing, University of Zagreb, Croatia (year 2007/2008). For all other purposes, authors’ written permission is needed! The purpose of these materials is to help students in better understanding of lectures in DSD and not their replacement! NOTICE!

Selected Topics in Software Engineering - Distributed Software Development

Cultural differences Slovakia – Sweden Juraj Mišúr

Location

Slovakia Small & peaceful nation Quiet, hard working Hospitality Persistence Politics is mess Nationalism

Slovakia vs. Sweden Relatively good mood but always complaining Mix Titles, family name Sometimes impolite School cheating Poker faces, not expressing emotions so much Work vs. life No titles, first name Always polite No cheat

Slovakia vs. Sweden Quick familiarization Politics, strong opinions Follow the leader Alcohol & cigarettes anytime anywhere Reserved Not so much Consensus Only special places

Food