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Ran into these "10 things...In Denmark" by accident:
http://goscandinavia.about.com/od/denmar1/tp/10-Things-Not-Do-Do-In-Denmark.htm?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=sm&utm_campaign=shareurlbuttons
in Denmark "Everything works like a well-oiled 'hygge-like' machine", seems to be the essence of the article.
Some of it is more true than others, but might be a help, if you as a foreigner travel to Denmark - or if you try to understand what makes a dane a dane.
And don't forget - Bang & Olufsen is a danish company, deeply founded in the danish culture, even if there is a certain international flair about it nowadays.
Even in a profane business as is the AV-production there are great differences if you are danish, american, korean or chinese.
Hej Millemissen
There is a tv - and there is a BV
Beosound Stage, Beovision 8-40, Beolit 20, Beosound Explore.
The contradiction in Copenhagen of, on the one hand circulating power station waste heat through insulated underground pipes for heating buildings, yet on the other hand having beautiful sculptures with massive natural gas flames burning in the winter skies.
Graham
vikinger: The contradiction in Copenhagen of, on the one hand circulating power station waste heat through insulated underground pipes for heating buildings, yet on the other hand having beautiful sculptures with massive natural gas flames burning in the winter skies. Graham
Perhaps, but that's nothing compared to what goes on here in the US.
D
Denmark begins with the Vikings, later on there were Farmers, they all lived in nice small farm houses, nowadays nearly everybody has his own house. We eat Farm products, and the fruits of the sea. After eating we take a bike ride, get thirsty, drink beer and Aquavit, then we take a nap, dream we are the world champs in soccer, wake up and find a small but beautiful country, and we are very happy about that. We are proud of our Queen and B&O.
Collecting Vintage B&O is not a hobby, its a lifestyle.
mexking:Denmark begins with the Vikings, later on there were Farmers, they all lived in nice small farm houses, nowadays nearly everybody has his own house. We eat Farm products, and the fruits of the sea. After eating we take a bike ride, get thirsty, drink beer and Aquavit, then we take a nap, dream we are the world champs in soccer, wake up and find a small but beautiful country, and we are very happy about that. We are proud of our Queen and B&O. Collecting Vintage B&O is not a hobby, its a lifestyle, Pics with text, explains
BeoNut since '75
As a half Dane Half Sweden Living inSweden. I can say that those 10 points about Denmark in that list,they more or less goes with Sweden aswell.We have our small culture differences in Scandinavia, but for a non-scandinvian perspective , our culture is very very much alike in our countries.
My re-capped M75 are my precious diamonds.
Søren Mexico: Denmark begins with the Vikings, later on there were Farmers, they all lived in nice small farm houses, nowadays nearly everybody has his own house. We eat Farm products, and the fruits of the sea. After eating we take a bike ride, get thirsty, drink beer and Aquavit, then we take a nap, dream we are the world champs in soccer, wake up and find a small but beautiful country, and we are very happy about that. We are proud of our Queen and B&O.
The Vikings even conquered Mexico 💂
MM
elephant: we fell in love with DK last year - or specifically Jutland
I know what you mean. I feel very well at home in Denmark.
Vähintään yhdeksänkymmentä prosenttia suomalainen!
Doonesbury: Perhaps, but that's nothing compared to what goes on here in the US. D
I do love the USA, really. We try and visit there almost every year on holiday and we'd move there in a flash if we could. However, yes, the scale of waste is truly shocking - wether you see the totally unnecessary food portions, the horrendously inefficient cars, air-con blowing directly out of open store doors straight into the heat outside.. you name it. I love the place, but I do cringe sometimes.
Denmark. Well, what can I say? Wonderful people. I don't think I've ever been more welcomed, felt so much at ease and felt so calm and unstressed as my visits there. Only Ireland (South) has had that vibe for me before.
I won't start on the UK.
Lee
9 LEE:air-con blowing directly out of open store doors straight into the heat outside
That's big here in the city and it's actually illegal - the store could be fined $200-$400. They do it to lure in the tourists on hot days. People who live in the city already know the ploy.
9 LEE: Doonesbury: Perhaps, but that's nothing compared to what goes on here in the US. D I do love the USA, really. We try and visit there almost every year on holiday and we'd move there in a flash if we could. However, yes, the scale of waste is truly shocking - wether you see the totally unnecessary food portions, the horrendously inefficient cars, air-con blowing directly out of open store doors straight into the heat outside.. you name it. I love the place, but I do cringe sometimes.
The USA is a large country but things do change. There are many efficient cars available now. My favorite is the Tesla Model S which is manufactured in California. http://www.teslamotors.com
For portion size in restaurants, I always ask first before ordering. There are several highly rated restaurants I won't go to because of the large portion size.
9 LEE: Doonesbury: Perhaps, but that's nothing compared to what goes on here in the US. D I do love the USA, really. We try and visit there almost every year on holiday and we'd move there in a flash if we could. However, yes, the scale of waste is truly shocking - wether you see the totally unnecessary food portions, the horrendously inefficient cars, air-con blowing directly out of open store doors straight into the heat outside.. you name it. I love the place, but I do cringe sometimes. Denmark. Well, what can I say? Wonderful people. I don't think I've ever been more welcomed, felt so much at ease and felt so calm and unstressed as my visits there. Only Ireland (South) has had that vibe for me before. I won't start on the UK. Lee
Oh, please do start with the UK! It can't be as bad as the US (at least I don't think it can).
My surname is Scandinavian. One of my sons (with a first name that would be recognised as both an English or Scandinavian name) was in the US, but had to switch to an SAS flight via Copenhagen when returning to the UK. Out of interest, he had picked up a Danish newspaper when boarding. Throughout the flight he was politely addressed by the cabin crew in Danish. He made good use of the one word he knew "Tak", but was never sure how appropriate it was when responding. He just decided to bluff being a Dane for the flight!
I love the idea of skipping over "How are you" I have friends that ask it to get it out of the way before they can talk more about themselves. Does anyone actually still refer to women as 'Darling' or 'Sweetie' anymore ?
According to OECD Denmark is definitely the place to live.
http://www.oecdbetterlifeindex.org/topics/work-life-balance/
From the Denmark details below the table:
Another important aspect of work-life balance is the amount of time a person spends at work. Evidence suggests that long work hours may impair personal health, jeopardize safety and increase stress. People in Denmark work 1 522 hours a year, less than the OECD average of 1 776 hours. The share of employees working more than 50 hours per week is not very large across OECD countries. In Denmark, less than 2% of employees work very long hours, much less than the OECD average of 9%. Overall, men spend more hours in paid work: in Denmark 3% of men work very long hours, compared with 1% for women.
Chris Townsend:you Danes are very lucky
...which might partially explain this.