Culture exchange

[Tanja-DK]

I'm from denmark and now i share some things and facts about Denmark and us danes    

But its not all Danes that are like this  

 

Denmark’s national flag, the Dannebrog (the flag of the Danes), is the oldest flag in the world still in use by an independent nation, having been acknowledged in 1219. According to legend, the Dannebrog fell from the sky during an early 13th century battle, and the Danish king caught it before it touched the ground, which rallied the Danish troops to victory. In actuality, the Dannebrog may have derived from a Crusader banner or ensign.

We are about 5.7 million Danes and is 16,624 square miles (43.095 square kilometers) 
Copenhagen, home of the Little Mermaid, is the capital of Denmark





If you visits denmark you will realize how important gratitude plays into life and conversation here. Every day after dinner, most kids are expected to give ‘thanks’ (tak for mad) to their parents for making and providing dinner. We, expresses gratitude several times a day, in a very natural and authentic way – to the bus driver, to her teachers, to  classmates, customer service and so on.



H.C. Andersen

Probably everyone at some point has been told the fairy tale of the ugly duckling who grew into a beautiful swan. Undoubtedly, Hans Christian Andersen is the most famous Dane of all time, thanks to his magical fairy tales, which are loved by children and adults around the world. His poetry and stories have been translated into more than 150 languages worldwide.


Alcohol.


In Denmark, you are allowed to consume and buy alcohol from the supermarkets (not at bars and restaurants) by the age of 16. Most Danes have their first alcohol experience in their early teens and it is a natural part of their social life and party culture.
Some foreigners are surprised by the Danish youth's use of alcohol and that they really do party on until morning.
Do not ever feel obligated to drink more than you wish to!
Most folk high schools have an alcohol policy and some schools forbid the use of alcohol during weekdays.
However the minimum age to buy tobacco is 18 years and to drive a car and get a vailddriving license is 18 years or older.
 



Hygge(Cosy) 

 'Hygge' is an important element of the Danish culture. The word is difficult to translate, but those seeking to grasp its meaning will quickly realize that it is closely associated with having a good time together with friends or family and with eating and drinking.
 
Humor
 
Humor is another essential element. To many Danes, humor and irony are closely linked. Understanding this irony is an important part of understanding the Danish mentality.You might sometimes find that it is easy to misunderstand Danes during a conversation due to the excessive use of irony. In those situations, you should not be afraid to ask.Self-irony is also a big part of the Danish mentality, so if you feel that a Danish person might be trying to make fun of you, it is most likely not the case at all. In these situations, you also should not be afraid to ask either, and hopefully, you will be able to laugh at the situation.


Denmark took the top spot on the United Nation's World Happiness Report, 2013 & 2014 & 2016 and came in third in the 2015 report
27 Reasons why denmark are the happiest people on earth

Here comes the funny reason



There is even a coca cola Denmark flag commercial you can search for, if you want to see it 

There is more about Denmark and us Danes,  but i will stop now hehe.