Here is a list
(that will keep growing) of some of the different things that Danes do /
different about their culture!
*Hopefully you
find this somewhat amusing
1. Unlike the US, Nike is not nearly
as popular as other brands such as New Balance and Adidas
2. It
is not unusual to see Danes sunbathing topless (optional) in cemeteries....
it’s a social norm
3.
Biking is INTENSE (they have mini street lights for bikes and you WILL get in
an accident if you don’t ride fast
and in the correct lane
4.
Danish people don't eat bagels
5.
People like wearing cropped pants and showing their ankle
6.
Every building interior looks like it came directly from Ikea (though, it
probably did)
7. Our
“library voices” are their everyday speaking voices... if you raise your voice
they'll all stare at you
8.
Traveling and walking with a group of 4 or more people isn't common, everyone
walks in pairs or alone
9.
People keep to themselves
10.
Danish pastries are the best pastries
11. NOMA, the worlds best restaurant (4 years in a row) is in Copenhagen
--> There are only 11 seats, you must be on a waitlist to get a reservation,
and dinner costs about $300
12.
Over 1/3 of the citizens of Copenhagen bike to work every day (during
rush hour you’ll see more bikes than cars)
13.
The temperature seems to always be pretty mild and it rains quite often and
unpredictably.
14.
The sun is out from 4:30 am to 10 pm
15.
You have to pay for your grocery bags
16.
Minimum wage is so high here that you can't and shouldn't expect anyone to pack
your groceries up for you-
you’re doing that yourself
17.
Black is the new black… everyone wears black
18.
Danish people are beautiful... this is weird, but they are generally very very
good looking people
19. Danes love everything licorice (especially black licorice)...... drinks, alcohol, candy, root,
crackers, etc.
19. Danes love everything licorice (especially black licorice)...... drinks, alcohol, candy, root,
crackers, etc.
