
Christmas gift giving in Denmark: Package games, Almond Gifts, and Why It's OK to Exchange Whatever You Get
Like so many other aspects of life in Denmark, gift giving in the holiday season comes with dozens of unwritten rules and unspoken expectations. Should you give a gift to your boss? What about your co...
2 Joulu 20188min

Autumn in Denmark: The slow fading of the light
Autumn in Denmark actually starts in mid-August, when the kids go back to school. Danish kids have a very short holiday – usually only about 6 weeks. By late August, you can definitely feel a little f...
21 Syys 20185min

The story behind the How to Live in Denmark Podcast: Fifth anniversary episode
This is a special episode, because this is the fifth anniversary of the How to Live in Denmark podcast.The podcast began in the summer of 2013; at the time I'm recording this, it is near the end of Su...
31 Elo 20187min

What to wear to work in Denmark: Fashion in blue, black, grey, and for the adventurous - beige
There's no reason to spend a lot on what you wear to work in Denmark. Danes, by nature, are not flashy dressers. In most Danish business environments, you'll be perfectly well dressed in a fitted pair...
3 Huhti 20185min

Your first day at work in Denmark: Flowers, handshakes, passwords, and several people named Mette
On your first day at work in Denmark, you may find a pretty bouquet of flowers on your desk to welcome you. (This terrified a Chinese acquaintance of mine, who was accustomed to receiving flowers on h...
7 Maalis 20187min

Can I date my Danish colleague?
Many Danes meet their future spouses at work. Yet there are also strict laws in Denmark against sexual harassment. Where do you draw a line between harassment and two adults developing tender feelings...
7 Helmi 20186min

Understanding your Danish boss: Less like a general, more like a sports coach
In an anti-authoritarian country like Denmark, being a boss is a precarious (social) position. Danish bosses don't like to flaunt their authority. In fact, when you enter a room of Danes, it is often ...
29 Loka 20178min

The Danish Flag: 800 years old and going out fashion?
People visiting Denmark can't help but notice that the Danish flag is everywhere. Christmas trees here are decorated with little Danish flags. Cucumbers in the supermarket have Danish flags on them to...
3 Syys 20175min



















