1. Be nice to them in traffic.
Let them get out/by before you pass on. This will lead them to believe that there is some type of problem and they will hesitate.
Once they figure out how nice you are, don't expect them to greet you in any way. This does not mean that are not grateful - on the contrary.
They are just in a hurry to get away so that you're free to go.
Let them get out/by before you pass on. This will lead them to believe that there is some type of problem and they will hesitate.
Once they figure out how nice you are, don't expect them to greet you in any way. This does not mean that are not grateful - on the contrary.
They are just in a hurry to get away so that you're free to go.
2. Tell them that Obama is not the US equivalent to the Danish left-wing.
This is a somewhat common misperception. Denmark perceives the US as a brother they look up to and like to visit but occasionally forget the crucial differences such as the very different political perspective.
Therefore, it is quite funny to see people's reaction if you actually give them a political map comparing Denmark and the US.
This is a somewhat common misperception. Denmark perceives the US as a brother they look up to and like to visit but occasionally forget the crucial differences such as the very different political perspective.
Therefore, it is quite funny to see people's reaction if you actually give them a political map comparing Denmark and the US.
3. Suggest yoghurt for dessert
Although this is common in many cultures around the world, yoghurt is considered breakfast in Denmark. And Danes don't like it when you mess with their food system.
There is one exception though: greek yoghurt. This is occasionally used as a dessert but rarely alone.
Although this is common in many cultures around the world, yoghurt is considered breakfast in Denmark. And Danes don't like it when you mess with their food system.
There is one exception though: greek yoghurt. This is occasionally used as a dessert but rarely alone.
4. Suggest a work related meeting Friday afternoon.
"But it's Friday?"
"But it's Friday?"
5. Refer to the Faroe Islands as a part of Denmark (Small group of islands north of Scotland)
This is funny because the independence of the Faroe Islands is a little complicated. They are a part of the "kingdom of Denmark" but manage most of their own affairs. Their culture, landscape and language are also different from the Danish and as a result the Danes don't exactly consider these islands being a part of Denmark.
So if you have ever heard about people in Denmark killing whales for fun, it was probably on the Faroe Islands (since there are no whales near continental Denmark)
This is funny because the independence of the Faroe Islands is a little complicated. They are a part of the "kingdom of Denmark" but manage most of their own affairs. Their culture, landscape and language are also different from the Danish and as a result the Danes don't exactly consider these islands being a part of Denmark.
So if you have ever heard about people in Denmark killing whales for fun, it was probably on the Faroe Islands (since there are no whales near continental Denmark)
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