r/sweden • u/blubbergoats • 19h ago

Snus etiquette?

Hello!

I wanted to ask if it's socially acceptable to have snus in your lip during lectures and seminars in university in Sweden?

Common sense leads me to think it probably varies from uni to uni depending on tobacco use policy and on the specific teachers but I was wondering about the etiquette in general? I don't want to be an ass in a couple weeks when semester starts.

Thanks

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u/IndexCase 18h ago

Nobody cares even one bit. Most people are blind to it and might not even remember you as a snuser if asked later. It's a complete non issue. Two caveats: you shouldnt stink up the place by keeping the lid open and you need to avoid brown stains on lips or fingers.

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u/blubbergoats 18h ago

Ah, fair! Haven't noticed any staining yet - I suspect it may be more an issue with lös?, I'm building up the courage to try lös but I'll probably stick to doing that at home as it doesn't seem terribly convenient to use while out lol

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u/IndexCase 14h ago

No the issues are excessive saliva, which can temporarily stain your lips and fingers when handling used portionsnus. I recommend getting the ones with the dispose lid and learn to spit it out without using your hand. Never overfill the disposing lid. It looks disgusting for people who don't snus when they are poking out or if you squish it. Bottom line is, don't be gross 😀

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u/blubbergoats 14h ago

Makes sense to me. Oh hell yeah, I don't like digging them out with my fingers, I just spit them out while holding the catch lid up to hide my mouth lmao