The smörgåsbord has a strict eating order: start with herring, then other cold fish, then cold meats and salads, then warm dishes, then dessert. Using the same plate across categories is frowned upon. Aquavit toasts — "Skål!" — are central to festive meals.
Tack — Thank you, Varsågod — You're welcome / Here you go, Notan — The bill, Gott — Delicious, Skål — Cheers