Do Swedish hugs mean they like you?

As far as I can see, in Europe, friends who are close to each other hug and kiss each other on the cheek when they meet. I wasn't used to it at first, but I got used to it. Maybe your Swedish colleague thinks that if you give him a gift, it means that you regard him as a good friend. After all, other colleagues are not as thoughtful as you! It is recommended that you treat him as a friend in your mind first and don't think too much about it, because this way you won't be disappointed.

Many relationships start with friends. It seems like you have a crush on him too, right? Why not keep in touch? Who can say what will happen in the future?