"... At its simplest, the word describes something that's "just enough" or "just right"—like the right amount of milk in your coffee or the perfect pressure of a massage. Beyond the material world it becomes far more sophisticated, implying that the balancing act has reached perfection, and relying on a range of s. Lagom is accepting an invitation to spend the weekend at a friend's house, but bringing your own bed sheets because it's fair to share the burden of laundry. It's having the right to stay at home with a sick child—pay intact—but never abusing that right."
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