| Edition |
Revised and updated edition. |
| Description |
1 online resource (168 pages) : illustrations, maps. |
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data file rda |
| Series |
Culture Smart! |
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Culture smart! (London, England)
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Note |
Print version record. |
| Contents |
About the Author -- Contents -- Map of Denmark -- Introduction -- Key Facts -- Chapter 1: Land and People -- Geographical Snapshot -- Climate -- A Brief History -- Cities -- When Left Is Right: Government and Politics -- Denmark and the World -- The Danish Social Welfare Model -- Chapter 2: Values and Attitude -- The Laid Back Neighbor to the South -- The Jante Laws (Janteloven) -- Pride and Prejudice-Danish Nationalism -- Immigration -- "Toeing the Line" -- Romanticism and Optimism -- Marriage and Sexuality -- Gender Equality -- Punctuality -- Kvalitetsbevidst (Quality Awareness) -- Chapter 3: Custom And Tradition -- Public Holidays and Feast Days -- The Danes and Their Drinks -- Family Celebrations -- The People's Church -- Chapter 4: Making Friends -- Entertaining -- Introducing ... Yourself! -- Socializing, at Work and after Work -- What Should I Wear? -- Societies and Associations -- Chapter 5: The Danes at Home -- The Danish Home -- Hygge-The Danish Comfort Zone -- Danish Design -- Leave Your Shoes at the Door -- Big Brother Is Watching Over You -- Military Service -- The Ties that Bind-Marriage -- Home Sweet Home -- Shopping -- Work A Typical Day -- A Very Small House in the Country -- Chapter 6: Time Out -- Here Comes the Sun -- Service -- Banks and Currency Exchange -- Eating Out; --Adonis the Dane: Health and Fitness -- National Sports and Pastimes -- Culture, High and Low -- Chapter 7: Travel, Health And Safety -- Public Transportation -- Renting a Car -- Taxis -- Cycling -- Flying -- Health -- Safety -- Chapter 8: Business Briefing -- The Economy -- The Danish Work Ethic -- Office Sense and Sensibility -- Time Keeping -- Taking a Break -- Women in Business -- Trade Unions -- Settling Differences -- Presentation Style Negotiating -- Decision Making -- Contracts -- Corporate Entertainment? -- Working with Danes -- Chapter 9: Communicating -- Danish -- Danish English -- Let's Talk About It -- Cut the Commercial -- Body Language -- The Media -- Technology and Services -- Conclusion -- Further Reading -- Index. |
| Summary |
"Mention Denmark and some people will think of marauding Vikings with horned helmets or one of Denmark's more famous exports--Carlsberg beer--or the fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen. But of the Danes themselves they may know very little. The Danes tend to be more relaxed and less formal than their fellow Scandinavians--and more independently minded. In fact, Denmark used to be referred to by its puritanical northern neighbors as "the loose woman to the south." This book gives an insider's perspective on Danish home, work, and social life, and on the Jantelov--the principles underpinning the traditional Scandinavian virtues of modesty, equality, and social cohesion, but which also warn against the dangers of individualism. This book offers many practical tips on travelers should conduct themselves in Denmark and what to expect in social situations. Readers will discover that, beneath their quiet northern reserve, the Danish people are friendly, fair-minded, civilized, and warm"--Publisher's description. |
| Subject |
Denmark -- Social life and customs -- 20th century.
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Etiquette -- Denmark.
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National characteristics, Danish.
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Denmark -- Description and travel.
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HISTORY -- Europe -- Scandinavia.
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Etiquette. (OCoLC)fst00916277
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Manners and customs. (OCoLC)fst01007815
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National characteristics, Danish. (OCoLC)fst01033401
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Travel. (OCoLC)fst01155558
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Denmark. (OCoLC)fst01204558
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| Chronological Term |
1900-1999
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| Genre/Form |
Guidebooks. (OCoLC)fst01423871
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Guidebooks.
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| Added Title |
Culture Smart! Denmark |
| Other Form: |
Print version: Salmon, Mark. Denmark. Revised and updated edition. London : Kuperard, [2019] 9781857338843 (OCoLC)1105261433 |
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