New to Danish Work Culture? Learn more about herding the Danes
“Managing Danes is like herding cats!” laughs Heidi Rottbøll Andersen. Not her own words, but those of an American manager who, baffled at the attitude …
Wegner, Denmark’s King of Chairs, was never satisfied!
“If only you could design just one good chair in your life . . . But you simply cannot.” (Hans J. Wegner, 1952). Hans J. Wegner …
It helps – to put your CULTURE in perspective – when trying to understand the Danish one
Coming to Denmark as an expat means having to deal with a culture that is not your own, and that can be a puzzling experience …
Manners and how to behave in a society influenced by the free spirit of the 1960s and 70s
In Denmark, the importance of learning the “dos and don’ts” of how to behave was for many years perceived as something rather controversial, archaic and …
FREE Danish conversation classes in Copenhagen
Getting the opportunity to speak and practice Danish is not always easy, many expats find that Danes tend to switch to English when they try. …
What’s in a name? Apparently a lot if your baby is born in Denmark.
If you are new to Denmark, you may be surprised to learn that all babies born in Denmark must be given a name from a …
Shopping for your daily groceries – Our GUIDE to the Danish Grocery Market
Getting used to shopping for your groceries in a new country can be quite a challenge. In Denmark, for instance, you won’t find any of …
“You cannot define Danish Fashion based on what you see people wearing”
Interview with Denmark’s own version of Anna Wintour (the notable Vogue editor), fashion editor and former model, Lotte Freddie, also known as Denmark’s fashion Queen …
Setting up your own business in Denmark – our quick guide
Our guide to getting started will walk you through the steps required, so you never know – the next big thing in Danish business could …
Remember when dealing with cultural clashes: It’s not personal
The words are those of Pernilla Rorso. With both Danish and Swedish roots, and also an American family, and a long career in international management …