Why danes are so weird

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Like the University Post on Facebook for features, guides and tips on upcoming events. Danish culture is actually very different from many other cultures in the world, she said. Nivedita Eskesen describes Danish culture as a homogeneous tribal culture characterised by values such as equality, consensus, trust, autonomy, and the ability to balance family life and working life.

She acknowledges that these are fantastic values to possess, but says there is also a reverse side of the coin. For instance, the trust that the Danes have in each other combined with their great social equality means that they communicate in a very direct manner, which might take a bit of getting used to.

Danes address everyone in the same way. At first this seemed rude to her — until she realised that this was also how the Danes talked to each other. Think of the way you talk to your family. This rather direct form of communication is also prevalent in the workplace. The Danes are always happy to say what they think — even when they have not been asked.

In her view this sometimes comes across as an unhelpful attitude demonstrating a lack of interest. But the Danes trust you to get the job done on your own. If you want any help or input, you have to ask for it, she says. Danes love their scarves. You even see guys in clubs wearing scarves. Danish boys think that grabbing ass in the club is the same as shaking hands.

Danes love their Licorice: Candies, gum, ice cream, food, drinks — anything goes. Danes will leave a pub or a bar if there is no place to sit.

Sitting is important. Danes never ever sit next to someone on a bus if there is a free seat anywhere else. Danes that buy a car end up paying almost 2 times the cars value in taxes and charges.

Danish people have excellent free healthcare but still pay to go to private hospitals. Danes celebrate religious holidays Christmas and Easter by brewing an extra strong beer. And when they do, they rarely use them. Danish people can be your best friends when they are drunk. Wear a red coat and you will be stared upon.