After living here for 20 years, it is funny that what you mentioned in this video are exactly the things that people hate which I love to the core. I don't quite understand when they - Danes and non-Danes - say they get depressed during the winter - I don't - I love having open fireplaces, candles, wearing winter clothes and generally embracing the Danish winter. For the high taxes - I'm over it cos I feel safe here and do not have to worry about basic finances for health or keeping a roof over your head. As for making friends, I have to admit that if you expect to make quick Danish friends overnight, then you are in for a shock. It takes time and patience but at the same time, being yourself helps a lot and if you are in for self-deprecating humour, making Danish friends would be easy-peasy cos they can see that you can make fun of yourself and they love that!! Small talk? I think the Danes do that too in my experiences but it does not come off as being too superfluous compared to what I experienced in the States talking to Americans where it is all fine and dandy but at the end of the day, you go off thinking nothing memorable about it. But for Danes, I actually enjoy the small talk cos I think they do make an effort in talking as they don't really talk to strangers that much and when they have to, they do it with a certain level of sincerity.
Winter depression is actually a physiological thing. The lack of sunlight changes your mental state. Less light makes you prdocu less D-vitamin which changes how your body can react. Of course it's all different from person to person, I don't got winter depression myself but I know a couple of people where they can really feel it.
@@TheShadowMuffin1 It also helps quite a lot, that when the sun is out, during winter go out for a walk even if you are not in the mood, and would prefer to watch a movie. It don't have to be a long walk but just go for a little walk really helps.
I agree with you a whole lot on your last point about socializing. And to add to it. A great way to meet new people and make those friendships is to engage in hobbies, sports or other activities where you can socialize. When we do those things we are for the most part quite open to new relations and are happy to invite you in and talk shop with you about our shared interest. Every single one of my current friends is someone I met through my hobbies. I think the misconception about why Danes are closed off or difficult to befriend comes from the mindset we're in, in a given situation. At work we're at work, not busy making friends. At the shops or in public we're pre occupied with what's at hand. But when we're engaging in a hobby we relax and we like to socialize with like minded people and share our joy with others.
You raise an interesting point... can you truly appreciate the light without also seeing the dark at times? This goes for happiness, wealth, health etc.
Just got home from Copenhagen. We had a good time. I was surprised at how relaxing it was for a metropolitan area. Easy public transportation and the city was easy to walk aswell.
One thing I like about the danish weather (have also spent some time in the US) is that we mostly do not need air-conditioning in our houses, but just open the windows. Only few days where it gets too hot to be active outdoors. And green surroundings are nicer than living in a near desert.
Yes! It’s really nice to just open the windows instead of rely on air conditioning and in the hot humid summers in the states we can barely enjoy being outside
The Danish directness is DEF something I as a Dane living abroad (in Canada) struggle with a lot. Its in the work environment its the hardest, and it takes me forever to formulate something in a nice, sensible way that would take me 2 sec to directly inform ppl in Denmark about. :) I think it is refreshing amongst my new friends, they seem surprised by my openness and directness, but I also believe it helps to create friendships quicker, as they at least get to know me faster... ;) But Im glad to hear you have come to appreciate it as it is a very different thing for sure from North America.... :) Love all your videos btw
Nice video - very accurate. There is also something to be said about experiencing all 4 seasons fully. Furthermore, dark winter time means more and even better "hygge" inside with your family and friends! :D
@@RobeTrotting Hey! I'm looking forward. I've lived in Spain, Austria, and Germany before. I feel like my time in the latter two has helped me slightly prepare for Denmark in a way. I'll be arriving anywhere between February till later in the spring. It'll be an internship in Copenhagen. Right now the permit processing times are longer than normal, so it all depends on how good ol' bureaucracy moves!
We never complained about the weather when we where young(1950's and 60's) because we didn't know any difference, it wasn't till we started to take holidays down south that we learned the difference. Then the complain started. Now an ex-pat Dane living in Brisbane Australia, never to hot or cold, don't heat my house in the winter, or aircon in the summer, just perfect.
I was born in DK but have lived in the US for a long time. I love you guys 🇩🇰!! DK is lucky to have you!! In my opinion you are spot on in your comments. Keep doing what you are doing and good luck - especially with your Danish pronunciation 🥲
You have a fair point, when compared to hurricanes, typhoons and what not, the Danish brand of meehh weather is kinda nice 🤣 though I wouldn't mind a bit more difference between summer and winter, like we had before global warming showed it's ugly face
Aw wow, we do love living here so you may too! Even just a visit is super worth it, Copenhagen is often passed over for other more-touristy capitals - and outside of Copenhagen there are so many cute cities, villages and attractions to see!
The weather in my opinion is winderful. Rain and fog is a blessing. Early dark and long nights are a blessing too. Looks like a perfect place to me. Thank you for the vids. Great for me to daydream about here in wyoming
It flatters me you like my country, but with the attitude towards life you two guys present, you'd find the positve outweighing the negative no matter where you live. 🙂
Its "funny" to hear the others complain about how hard it is to make friends i DK. If you ask a native, they'll proberbly say something along the lines of: The "niceties" in the US seems so forced and/or fake. I think its interesting to see the differences in the cultures around the globe, but i dont think i could handle the kind of, what i feel, is an invasive nature that americans have for a prolinged time. But i do love diversity of different culture
You’re so right Brian, we definitely notice that and it took us a little while to adjust. We actually feel like we’ve been “converted” so to speak. We don’t mind the small talk too much, but the “niceties” stand out and seem a lot more insincere now that we are more acclimated to Danish culture and socializing in a Danish way. We certainly prefer it these days 🇩🇰😃
the forced and/or fakeness when it comes to friends in USA dont seem worth it at all... i much rather put some effort into it and get the really good/close friends
@@RobeTrotting I was a bit late developing my "social skills", and I think learning small talk was a very important step. It's kind of an ice breaker and filler, and I noticed how awkward lunchtime can get at work, if you can't even manage some small talk. Now if people are all small talk, that's obviously a problem, but I think it's important as "conversational glue". The best is a private party where you've had a few drinks to get a little buzz going, and the worst inhibitions have gone. At least for me as a Dane that is a high point, and I think it's the same for a lot of Danes. Then you really open up and get all lovey-dovey.
I think that has something to do with the school/education system, since, in denmark you are in the same class for 9 years (If you dont move school) so you dont really have to "Sell yourself" inorder to fit in, since, you are going to be with the same group of people for 9 years, where in the US you have diffrent classes for mathematics and english, so you have to sell yourself more since you have less time to make "Friends". ø
Haha 😆 sorry. We thought it needed pepped up a bit on our first watch. Thanks for watching though, Ulla. Super glad to hear you still enjoyed it. Winter does make a nice relaxing time to slow things down and be a little cozy. We totally agree with the cave in feeling 🇩🇰😃
Once you have a true Danish friend, its almost for life. It takes A LOT to break up a true friendship with a dane. I once had a British friend for more than 23 years, but sadly had to end the friendship due to some problems, he made against me and my fiance.
True that, I am Portuguese and it took me a while to adapt to the mentality of the Danes. I am however the richest person on Earth when it comes to friends, I have experienced that they would walk through fire to safeguard my wellbeing, the Danes aren´t usually that keen on small favours though of the sake of being polite, if you truly need help however they will be there.
I'm just in general super happy you guys are getting the best out of it. Also the tax thing made me wonder. What part of paying taxes is it actually we all don't enjoy? Is it that we think it's our earned coin and no one should have it or is it more in general not choosing what we get from it? I wonder. And I think it might also be why most other places enjoy it less than we do here in Denmark, because of low corruption, crime, health concerns and so on. It certainly makes it seem worth it relative to so many other places.
I guess we meant that everyone would love to keep 100% of their money earned AND still have all the benefits that we enjoy in Denmark - but of course that’s not reality. I think you’re right though, the low corruption and the fact that you feel the benefits of the taxes in your every day life is why we don’t mind it. Plus it seems like everyone pays their fair share unlike the States where the super wealthy literally bribe politicians, it’s just called “political donations to a re-election campaign” but let’s speak truth… it’s a political bribe from industries and the super wealthy. The results are a lack of investment in the public and massive deficit due to tax cuts for the wealthy. Most Americans actually hate that, but they have no real power to change it.
The problem with paying taxes is you pay for something you dont like. In Denmark, people dont wanna pay taxes for like immigrants or humanitarian help for other countrys. Also, people dont want to fix the problems which causes higher taxes, so they would rather say, "i dont want to pay at all". Profit over function is a big problem when paying taxes.
Born in a snowstorm in february 1969...so yes...i love Winter...and in the summertime....summerheat...i stay indoor untill around 17 o'clock....but i do love the late summer evenings....and the twilight....🙂...thanks for another GREAT informative video about how you feel....and you 2 have really catched the "danish vibe" 👌😉
Regarding the weather here, we do have a lot of gray overcast days, which can be a bit depressing. On the positive side, it makes me appreciate the days with sun and clear skies much more, especially in the fall and winter. Like today and yesterday, feeling the warmth from the sun and the great weather really lifts my mood after a couple of weeks of bad weather Thank you very much for the video and best wishes from Hillerød
I have a new co-worker haven't officially moved to Denmark yet but started working here, he was shocked first time my Boss and I was discussing a subject because we were being so direct with ideas, topics and how we should get it done... He afterwards actually came up to me asking if we disliked eatchother.
Some believe that making friends in Denmark goes throughj those people you know from your work - NOT or really seldom true. Friends you find through common interrests - the chess club - the sports club - etc. Second: If you believe the friends you find among your workmates - are still your friends, when you change your job - you will often be wrong. Therefore - find friends that independent of your workplace.
Great advice! Workplace friends are much more common in the States and it can give people false impressions for the Danish workplace. Even when a company has a good culture and social events are planned, it doesn’t mean that your colleagues are true friends outside of work (and that’s okay).
Good points. Another way to put it is that you guys have simply become more Danish :-) You appreciate the things that we Danes appreciate - and for the same reasons. Now, that's succesful integration ;-)
I remember that it was a little odd at first to have the sun go down at 8 p.m in York County, PA. But the joy of watching fireflies, out in the countryside where you really get to see the stars. Beautiful. I arrived in 95 in the middle of the most hot and humid summer ever and 3 days after I arrive a tornado warning was issued. Madness 😄 But both PA and Denmark has it perks
Haha, yeah he was doing our blog solo at first, and then it became a couple's project, and then came the TH-cam channel 😂 so we try to keep it a joint effort now
January and February are not that great. Cold (though not that cold anymore) and not a lot of sun as the wind is often from west. I think summertime is nearly perfect. It can actually be really hot. We usually have a few days with 30+ degrees. That’s almost too much. Often it’s about 25 degrees.
Now thát, was turning a glass half empty, into a glass half full! Everything you mentioned, are the same reasons I love DK ...even paying taxes 😉😃 hello from Hundested 🌸🌱
Aw, that's how we have to look at life. We really do love these things, even though some we had to grow into 😂 And hey... no one likes taxes, but coming from a country where bridges are crumbling, people freeze to death in Texas when it snows, and billionaires pay nothing -- I'll take the hit (and we still have more leftover at the end of the month).
The only valid complaints when people say what they dislike about Denmark is the weather and it gets dark early. The bluntness and directness is a cultural thing. Taxes shouldn't be a surprise, and we have a ton stuff paid for by taxes. And again, culture, we are often friends with the same people since kindergarten. And good point, I'd rather have a little rain and wind than a bloody tornado.
This is an amazing video, but gotta point something out at 3:52 - 4:02. As a severe weather reporter for the ESWD, i can tell you that hurricanes exist in forms of Sub-Tropical storms (Aftermaths of the atlantic hurricanes). in 2021, denmark saw 12 tornado reports, 8 of which i reported. The strongest one i reported this year was the Neble - Lendemarke tornado with an intensity rating of "High-End F1 (T3)". Tho to be fair, denmark has strong tornadoes as well. Holstebro F3/T7 tornado back in 1962 & the Aabenraa F2/T4 tornado in 2019 (Officially rated F0 but was upgraded by the ESSL to low F2 based on damage): Road Vehicles (Stationary) [V], DoD1 (overturning), subclass DI1 (car): V-DoD1-DI1: F2-. Regarding severe wind tho, i reported 53 severe wind reports for 2021 (52 for Sub-Tropical storms & 1 for downburst). It's small in comparison to 2020 where 290 severe wind gusts were reported.
The climate & weather in denmark is relatable to parts of north-central plains of the us, or areas like Michigan. With tornadoes, large hail up to golf ball size, extensive rainfall & flashflood, damaging lightning strikes, downbursts, it's safe to say that it's full of severe weather.
I guess the thought was more on devastating hurricanes or the frequent tornado activity in “tornado alley” in the States. Pennsylvania, where we come from, has 15-20 tornadoes per year, so maybe it’s roughly similar.
@@RobeTrotting yeah, i get it. Tho a interesting thing is that denmark has officially documented tornadoes dating all the Way back to july 20, 1924 in Jels - Grønnebaek area (FU/Unrated). There's been about 6ish strong tornadoes reported to ESWD in Denmark, and a total of 259 reported events since 1924, most of Which happened in the 2000s till now. 2006 saw 35 reported Tornadoes in Denmark. 5+ totally injured. Tho number May be in the high-end 10s, plausibly on the edge of 100 as the Holstebro high-end F3 Tornado caused Many injuries with the official number being unknown. No fatalities known, Luckily. Considering the damage it caused, people were lucky not to have been killed. The tornado reached 500 meters wide and severely damaged buildings, including a three story well constructed brick apartment that saw its Roof torn off and Half of its third story blown down. One thing is for sure, the danish Weather is like women om their period, mood swings lmao
@@uzurpon Exactly, it was a sub-tropical storm with hurricane force winds, the storm still blows my mind at times to this day lol. My parent's Ford was lifted off the ground at times while they lived in the northern tip of langeland (long island) during that storm.
Omg, I’ve always HATED it when Danes and other people complain about the weather in Denmark. I moved to Denmark from The Faroe Island (technically a part of Denmark) And compared to the absurdly bad weatjer the Faroes have year round, Denmark is a friggin tropical paradise. And also if it were any hotter in the summer I’d probably just move back home
Long summer evenings are the compensation for the winter. If you are in mood for talkative people you need at least go to the 'Rheinland' -part of Germany. 😁
Complaining about the weather (including the dark months) is a national sport here in Denmark. Our summers aren't that great, either, so there's a lot of subject matter. He he...
Yup. The reasons why I like living here too... Except the winter part. If I could afford a house in New Zealand I would move twice a year for an eternal spring-to-summer cycle :P
Ah, wouldn’t that be the life? Haha, we have people that do that from Pennsylvania or New York (where we come from in the northeast USA). They spend all winter in Florida and then pop back north from April to September. We call them “snow birds” - not sure if there is a term in Danish.
@@RobeTrotting "Trækfugle" Are birds that fly south for the winter, but I have yet to hear the term being used for describing the same behavior in humans - maybe you could get that going in your videos 😉❤️
Do you take the blunt directness with you to the states sometimes? could imagine you would have to be careful to leave Danish mannerisms at the airport?
Oh at the airport - forget it, the people working there are so mean already haha. But we do have people in the states tell us that we are being harsh a lot now haha. That’s a true friend though, not a fake one.
But... We do have hurricanes? Quite often even, though if you live in Copenhagen you won't experience them that much. Also, due to a difference in building standards, the types of trees etc. the devastation is far lower compared to a similar hurricane in the US.
@@RobeTrotting No, they're usually a lower category, especially in the Copenhagen area, the west coast you can get hit by a category 3, though that's super rare, category 1 and 2 are fairly common, but Copenhagen will rarely get above 1. The december storm in 1999 was pretty bad, it was a category 3, but the categories aren't really used much here. The general increase in storm severity has caused some consideration of expanding the levees in especially souther Jutland, seeing as the flat area is at most 2-3 meters above sea level, and prone to flooding and we lucked out with low tide on several occasions when a storm was at its height.
You guys see a Denmark I don’t know 🤣 I am Danish but we all have kids with people from all over the world. My daughter feel the racism a lot! And when it comes to Danish friends I have none. I got so tired of the fake gossip. You have to hear stories of their other friends that should be private and omg the stories people made of me 😳 well, some of them were actually funny and I wish I was there 🤷🏻♀️🤣 but none of that with my friends from other cultures… So it is very weird hearing your view on danish friends 😅 I’m glad you guys have true honest friends 🙌🏻
I’m sorry that you and your family experience that, it’s sad that it exists anywhere in the world. We definitely feel lucky with the friends we have made in Denmark so far and we know that it’s not always as easy.
As a somewhat liberal-minded person, the taxes is still for me considered slightly higher than what I would find appreciating. I do feel like we could make a part of the government private, especially hospitals, because people like me never use the hospital, so it is “kind of” wasted money, even though it provides a somewhat certain safety net. We could also talk about stock taxes (42%), business taxes (25%~) and heritage taxes, which in my opinion is extremely high considered our other taxes we pay. We could also point out “topskat”, or rather just raise the border of which the limit goes.
The word "liberal"? In the US that word is connected to progressive thinking people, while liberal in Denmark is connected to more conservative and business-oriented thinking. So just to be clear: which kind of liberal are you?
Regarding taxes and TH-camrs representation of Denmark: I am glad you like the life in Copenhagen. However, have you considered what it feels like paying the same high tax, but living in the outskirts of Denmark? It becomes a case of pay half your salary and getting almost non of the benefits compared to people in Copenhagen etc. While you can take the electric train and tube, to almost all your destinations, people in smaller outskirt towns have to drive long distances in order to do anything. The cars are heavily taxed aswell, leaving large parts of the country being hit much harder economically by both tax and extra expenses, while receiving little in return.
It’s a struggle spreading equity out across a country for sure - the flip side is that most of the country’s tax base and job centers will be the more heavily populated areas and per capita allocation can make sense when you’re talking about something like public transportation since the money is spent where it’s coming from. It’s always a difficult thing to balance, and we have spent a decent amount of time outside of Copenhagen. It’s still remarkable to us that we can take a train to Jylland in under two hours while in the states it’s impossible to take a train from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh. I’m not sure what the solution is, but I would still say that Denmark is universally in better shape compared to other countries because of all the investment to link the country by public transit, even if you wait longer for a train and may still have to drive in less-populated areas.
@@RobeTrotting While I agree with you that Denmark is way better of as a whole, compared to many places, I still like to point out that the outskirts are poor and very disadvantaged, while having to pay the same tax as a "Copenhagener". It's like a New-Yorker applying New York policies to everyone in Kentucky, while justifying it to the people of Kentucky with selling points such as "You get all these opportunities from living in New York", while it being nothing like New York. It is not the case no matter how many times it is being said to be. Regarding trains. We are a very flat country. The cost of laying train tracks are not nearly as expensive as to most places in the U.S. Yet, there is no "fast" IC3/4 trains from large parts of the west coast to the direction of Aarhus. Here you rely on slow reginal trains, that have been privatized and operated by Ariva, because of economical difficulties of running public transport. I recently had to go to the hospital for a simple CT-scan. This mean I had to go to our new hospital outside town, because the hospital in my own town had bein decommissioned. Not only is the waiting times long in general here, in this instance the waiting times was 7½ months... The process of getting my appointment to another hospital in my allowed restricted selection of the region, which took 2 weeks, plus more waiting time, I had to travel all the way to Aarhus, for this one CT-scan. It ends up being a whole day event to take a 7 minute CT-scan, because of public transport. I know people in Copenhagen do have waiting times too, but it's not like here in my region. Everything, no matter what it is, have long waiting times, or no service available for the citizens at all. The waiting line for mental health treatment for the young people, that has a law that state it should be free and available for everyone under 21, has such a long waiting time here, that many of them end up doing something very sad to themselves, because of the 6 months plus waiting time, leaving them with no help in the time of dire need. I am sorry for the wall of text, being a negative drag, but I just wanted to point out that Denmark has many problems, that aren't being told. It's almost like this weird propaganda of our own, selling Denmark as the happiest country in the World, when that was the reality in the late 90's or something, but not always now. :)
As a Dane, I thoroughly and utterly LOATHE, that when you go shopping, Even at a PHARMACY, not all stations are manned. I HATE it!😡 Denmark and service seem to be TWO different dimensions.🤦♂️🙄
I often hear that foreigners have a hard time finding friends in Denmark. I would like to have some foreign friends, but I have no idea where to find them. I am a dane living in Copenhagen. Do you have any suggestions? ✨
The things foreigners often struggle with, is figuring out where danes make friends… we tend to either bond by being introduced into someones social circle or via our interests, forenings liv og klubber are essential
'Evening guys, this has nothing to do with this video sorry but a genuine question, I'm just watching the movie Joe Bell, sad story, and was wondering if you've seen it? It's about a gay kid in america getting pushed into suicide, is america in general still in the dark ages about gay as places like africa and the muslim countries are?, or what is your experience?
“Everyone has thick skin, you can make jokes at each other’s expense and you can make fun of each other in the same way” sounds like normalized bullying
It sucks living in Denmark. People are not friendly (infact down wrigh rude), the food is bland, the weather is crap.. and I'm from England so that's saying something, everything is stupid expensive. I've never Been so miserable and this is apparently the happiest country in the world. The second I can afford it I'm out with a big smile on my face I will not be looking back...
We are definitely having a different experience on most days, and really sorry to hear about your time living here. It’s not all glitter and roses, but we find that we have far more good days than bad - same with the people we encounter. Good luck to you though and we wish you well wherever you go next 😊
5 things people hate about living in Denmark: 1) outrageous taxes, 2) bad weather, 3) overweening government, 4) high prices, 5) extreme left-wing politics. And I'll add one more: the Law of Jante (look it up).
In Denmark we believe in strong men and masculinity. Strong families. And a proper male role in family and society. You guys are anything but that. You are the wrong places. Both physically but also in your personal lives. What you are doing is wrong and perverted. Place move somewhere else
After living here for 20 years, it is funny that what you mentioned in this video are exactly the things that people hate which I love to the core. I don't quite understand when they - Danes and non-Danes - say they get depressed during the winter - I don't - I love having open fireplaces, candles, wearing winter clothes and generally embracing the Danish winter. For the high taxes - I'm over it cos I feel safe here and do not have to worry about basic finances for health or keeping a roof over your head. As for making friends, I have to admit that if you expect to make quick Danish friends overnight, then you are in for a shock. It takes time and patience but at the same time, being yourself helps a lot and if you are in for self-deprecating humour, making Danish friends would be easy-peasy cos they can see that you can make fun of yourself and they love that!! Small talk? I think the Danes do that too in my experiences but it does not come off as being too superfluous compared to what I experienced in the States talking to Americans where it is all fine and dandy but at the end of the day, you go off thinking nothing memorable about it. But for Danes, I actually enjoy the small talk cos I think they do make an effort in talking as they don't really talk to strangers that much and when they have to, they do it with a certain level of sincerity.
Winter depression is actually a physiological thing. The lack of sunlight changes your mental state. Less light makes you prdocu less D-vitamin which changes how your body can react. Of course it's all different from person to person, I don't got winter depression myself but I know a couple of people where they can really feel it.
@@TheShadowMuffin1 I'm one of the daylight deprived ones. Having a "happy lamp" makes the winter so much more bearable
@@TheShadowMuffin1 It also helps quite a lot, that when the sun is out, during winter go out for a walk even if you are not in the mood, and would prefer to watch a movie. It don't have to be a long walk but just go for a little walk really helps.
I agree with you a whole lot on your last point about socializing.
And to add to it. A great way to meet new people and make those friendships is to engage in hobbies, sports or other activities where you can socialize.
When we do those things we are for the most part quite open to new relations and are happy to invite you in and talk shop with you about our shared interest.
Every single one of my current friends is someone I met through my hobbies.
I think the misconception about why Danes are closed off or difficult to befriend comes from the mindset we're in, in a given situation.
At work we're at work, not busy making friends. At the shops or in public we're pre occupied with what's at hand.
But when we're engaging in a hobby we relax and we like to socialize with like minded people and share our joy with others.
Now that Denmark doesn't have Rufus Gifford anymore, at least you're there - well done!
Along with the Young's. Decent people we are thankfull to have!
yep but I do miss him. He was such a good fit for Denmark and cute too,
@@ninirossau2304 Me too; very appealing and a true diplomat (not to mention both he and Vincent are easy on the eyes!)
Yes
@@louiseerbslisbjerg7854 second that
Not the usual Danish direct way:
In your videos, It is nice to see how much you two really like each other.
From a married man with respect.
You raise an interesting point... can you truly appreciate the light without also seeing the dark at times? This goes for happiness, wealth, health etc.
Just got home from Copenhagen. We had a good time. I was surprised at how relaxing it was for a metropolitan area. Easy public transportation and the city was easy to walk aswell.
One thing I like about the danish weather (have also spent some time in the US) is that we mostly do not need air-conditioning in our houses, but just open the windows. Only few days where it gets too hot to be active outdoors. And green surroundings are nicer than living in a near desert.
Yes! It’s really nice to just open the windows instead of rely on air conditioning and in the hot humid summers in the states we can barely enjoy being outside
The Danish directness is DEF something I as a Dane living abroad (in Canada) struggle with a lot. Its in the work environment its the hardest, and it takes me forever to formulate something in a nice, sensible way that would take me 2 sec to directly inform ppl in Denmark about. :) I think it is refreshing amongst my new friends, they seem surprised by my openness and directness, but I also believe it helps to create friendships quicker, as they at least get to know me faster... ;) But Im glad to hear you have come to appreciate it as it is a very different thing for sure from North America.... :) Love all your videos btw
I love the 4 seasons in Denmark, where I came from it's either summer days og rainy days. There's always something beautiful within the seasons 🙂
I'm a Dane, the 4 seaosons is something I really love about Denmark!
Nice video - very accurate. There is also something to be said about experiencing all 4 seasons fully. Furthermore, dark winter time means more and even better "hygge" inside with your family and friends! :D
Hej I 2 - Har fulgt jer i et stykke tid nu og synes I er en skøn tilføjelse til det danske samfund. Tak for jeres uploads og friske synspunkter.
I love winter, too. It's summer I don't like. Too warm, too noisy, too much light!
Same here! The light makes us crazy, it's something we still haven't adjusted to, maybe next year haha.
As a Philadelphian coming to Denmark, I love the Eagles shirt ;) Also, I love the very wise and level-headed approach to living in a different country
Hey Sean, go birds 🦅
That’s really cool that you’re also moving to Denmark from Philly. When do you arrive?
@@RobeTrotting Hey! I'm looking forward. I've lived in Spain, Austria, and Germany before. I feel like my time in the latter two has helped me slightly prepare for Denmark in a way.
I'll be arriving anywhere between February till later in the spring. It'll be an internship in Copenhagen. Right now the permit processing times are longer than normal, so it all depends on how good ol' bureaucracy moves!
What yoy said about the dark month make you appreciate the summer, is so true.
Yes, it’s nice in the spring because you feel like you’ve achieved something great (sun and green leaves on the trees and warmer temperatures) 😃🇩🇰
When the sun is out - the Danes are out!
As usually is it great to hear ypur thoughts about Denmark keep it up 😉
Tak Jens 🇩🇰😃 we will definitely keep them coming
We never complained about the weather when we where young(1950's and 60's) because we didn't know any difference, it wasn't till we started to take holidays down south that we learned the difference. Then the complain started. Now an ex-pat Dane living in Brisbane Australia, never to hot or cold, don't heat my house in the winter, or aircon in the summer, just perfect.
Oh wow, that's so interesting. You never know until you see the difference and what it's like elsewhere. Hope you're loving life down under 😀🇩🇰
I was born in DK but have lived in the US for a long time. I love you guys 🇩🇰!! DK is lucky to have you!! In my opinion you are spot on in your comments. Keep doing what you are doing and good luck - especially with your Danish pronunciation 🥲
I love how positive you guys are. Not stupid positive (like those in the gym shouting “you can do it!” at each other), just honestly positive. 👍
Excellent points to bring out, guys. Means you get danish culture a lot better than most. 😉
Love the penguin in bed 😛 Great video guys!
You have a fair point, when compared to hurricanes, typhoons and what not, the Danish brand of meehh weather is kinda nice 🤣 though I wouldn't mind a bit more difference between summer and winter, like we had before global warming showed it's ugly face
I’ve been watching your videos for a couple of weeks now. Each video I watch makes me wanting to move to Denmark 🇩🇰 even more!
Aw wow, we do love living here so you may too! Even just a visit is super worth it, Copenhagen is often passed over for other more-touristy capitals - and outside of Copenhagen there are so many cute cities, villages and attractions to see!
@@RobeTrotting I have a close friend that lives near Aalborg, so I might visit next year.
The weather in my opinion is winderful. Rain and fog is a blessing.
Early dark and long nights are a blessing too. Looks like a perfect place to me.
Thank you for the vids. Great for me to daydream about here in wyoming
1:35, please do not forget to mention the wonderfull springtime we have.
I wonder if there is a connection between the danish brutal honesty and the level of trust among us.
I never thought of it that way, but you make a good point. Trust allows you to speak your mind and expect the same.
@@RobeTrotting I think danes are usually very good at making friends abroad. Maybe locals find the danish directness refreshing.
I agree 100% with all of the things you love, I feel the exact same way.
It flatters me you like my country, but with the attitude towards life you two guys present, you'd find the positve outweighing the negative no matter where you live. 🙂
That's so kind Henrik, thank you so much for watching 😀🇩🇰
I live in Denmark for 3.5 years and I love Denmark,!
That's fantastic! We came here in 2017 so only a year before, and we feel the exact same way :)
Its "funny" to hear the others complain about how hard it is to make friends i DK. If you ask a native, they'll proberbly say something along the lines of: The "niceties" in the US seems so forced and/or fake.
I think its interesting to see the differences in the cultures around the globe, but i dont think i could handle the kind of, what i feel, is an invasive nature that americans have for a prolinged time. But i do love diversity of different culture
You’re so right Brian, we definitely notice that and it took us a little while to adjust. We actually feel like we’ve been “converted” so to speak. We don’t mind the small talk too much, but the “niceties” stand out and seem a lot more insincere now that we are more acclimated to Danish culture and socializing in a Danish way. We certainly prefer it these days 🇩🇰😃
the forced and/or fakeness when it comes to friends in USA dont seem worth it at all... i much rather put some effort into it and get the really good/close friends
@@RobeTrotting I was a bit late developing my "social skills", and I think learning small talk was a very important step.
It's kind of an ice breaker and filler, and I noticed how awkward lunchtime can get at work, if you can't even manage some small talk.
Now if people are all small talk, that's obviously a problem, but I think it's important as "conversational glue".
The best is a private party where you've had a few drinks to get a little buzz going, and the worst inhibitions have gone.
At least for me as a Dane that is a high point, and I think it's the same for a lot of Danes.
Then you really open up and get all lovey-dovey.
The French have a saying: "Americans open their arms to everyone, but they don't close them around anyone."
I think that has something to do with the school/education system, since, in denmark you are in the same class for 9 years (If you dont move school) so you dont really have to "Sell yourself" inorder to fit in, since, you are going to be with the same group of people for 9 years, where in the US you have diffrent classes for mathematics and english, so you have to sell yourself more since you have less time to make "Friends".
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Oh no 😳 themusic is back…. but apart from that nice video. I also do enjoy the darkness of the winter, the feeling of wanting to cave in.
Haha 😆 sorry. We thought it needed pepped up a bit on our first watch. Thanks for watching though, Ulla. Super glad to hear you still enjoyed it. Winter does make a nice relaxing time to slow things down and be a little cozy. We totally agree with the cave in feeling 🇩🇰😃
You guys are fantastic
You Make great videos and content :)
Aw, thank you so much 🙏 it really makes us keep going when we read comments like this. Truly truly truly appreciate this.
Once you have a true Danish friend, its almost for life. It takes A LOT to break up a true friendship with a dane. I once had a British friend for more than 23 years, but sadly had to end the friendship due to some problems, he made against me and my fiance.
True that, I am Portuguese and it took me a while to adapt to the mentality of the Danes. I am however the richest person on Earth when it comes to friends, I have experienced that they would walk through fire to safeguard my wellbeing, the Danes aren´t usually that keen on small favours though of the sake of being polite, if you truly need help however they will be there.
I'm just in general super happy you guys are getting the best out of it. Also the tax thing made me wonder. What part of paying taxes is it actually we all don't enjoy? Is it that we think it's our earned coin and no one should have it or is it more in general not choosing what we get from it? I wonder. And I think it might also be why most other places enjoy it less than we do here in Denmark, because of low corruption, crime, health concerns and so on. It certainly makes it seem worth it relative to so many other places.
I guess we meant that everyone would love to keep 100% of their money earned AND still have all the benefits that we enjoy in Denmark - but of course that’s not reality.
I think you’re right though, the low corruption and the fact that you feel the benefits of the taxes in your every day life is why we don’t mind it. Plus it seems like everyone pays their fair share unlike the States where the super wealthy literally bribe politicians, it’s just called “political donations to a re-election campaign” but let’s speak truth… it’s a political bribe from industries and the super wealthy. The results are a lack of investment in the public and massive deficit due to tax cuts for the wealthy. Most Americans actually hate that, but they have no real power to change it.
The problem with paying taxes is you pay for something you dont like. In Denmark, people dont wanna pay taxes for like immigrants or humanitarian help for other countrys.
Also, people dont want to fix the problems which causes higher taxes, so they would rather say, "i dont want to pay at all".
Profit over function is a big problem when paying taxes.
Nice vid... guys
Thanks Kenn, so glad you enjoyed it 🇩🇰😀
Born in a snowstorm in february 1969...so yes...i love Winter...and in the summertime....summerheat...i stay indoor untill around 17 o'clock....but i do love the late summer evenings....and the twilight....🙂...thanks for another GREAT informative video about how you feel....and you 2 have really catched the "danish vibe" 👌😉
Thanks so much Søren 😃🇩🇰 we feel you on the summer too - there is a thing as too much sun and light haha
You Guys should work for VisitDenmark! You Are the perfect ambassadors ❤️
Regarding the weather here, we do have a lot of gray overcast days, which can be a bit depressing. On the positive side, it makes me appreciate the days with sun and clear skies much more, especially in the fall and winter. Like today and yesterday, feeling the warmth from the sun and the great weather really lifts my mood after a couple of weeks of bad weather
Thank you very much for the video and best wishes from Hillerød
Thanks Guys, just always like your videos 😀
Thanks Andreas, really appreciate your comment and thank you for watching 😃🇩🇰
I have a new co-worker haven't officially moved to Denmark yet but started working here, he was shocked first time my Boss and I was discussing a subject because we were being so direct with ideas, topics and how we should get it done... He afterwards actually came up to me asking if we disliked eatchother.
I love Winther, the darkness and fresh cold air. And when sommer comes i apriciate it so much more 👍
Agreed 100% - it’s a nice change and cozy slow down period 😃🇩🇰
You two Are so sweet. I Hope you have lots of friends.😊
Some believe that making friends in Denmark goes throughj those people you know from your work - NOT or really seldom true. Friends you find through common interrests - the chess club - the sports club - etc.
Second: If you believe the friends you find among your workmates - are still your friends, when you change your job - you will often be wrong. Therefore - find friends that independent of your workplace.
Great advice! Workplace friends are much more common in the States and it can give people false impressions for the Danish workplace. Even when a company has a good culture and social events are planned, it doesn’t mean that your colleagues are true friends outside of work (and that’s okay).
I love this video - I had to share it everywhere :)
You are really becoming danish- I like it!
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Haha, yes - we definitely feel like we fit in more in Denmark after these last few years 😃🇩🇰 thanks for watching Lone.
Vi hader vores vejr, men vi vænner os til det- nu på dansk! Tak for jeres kanal!
Great points :-)
Glad you enjoyed it Asger, thank you :)
Good points. Another way to put it is that you guys have simply become more Danish :-) You appreciate the things that we Danes appreciate - and for the same reasons.
Now, that's succesful integration ;-)
I love this video! so different, I love it :)
Thanks! So glad you liked it, really appreciate the kind words 😃🇩🇰
I remember that it was a little odd at first to have the sun go down at 8 p.m in York County, PA. But the joy of watching fireflies, out in the countryside where you really get to see the stars. Beautiful. I arrived in 95 in the middle of the most hot and humid summer ever and 3 days after I arrive a tornado warning was issued. Madness 😄 But both PA and Denmark has it perks
Just became your 3100th instagram follower :)
- which apperently is 99 procent Derek, I see :)!
Haha, yeah he was doing our blog solo at first, and then it became a couple's project, and then came the TH-cam channel 😂 so we try to keep it a joint effort now
Rain for the win 🏆!!!!
Haha hey, what’s a little rain? 😂 ☔️
January and February are not that great. Cold (though not that cold anymore) and not a lot of sun as the wind is often from west. I think summertime is nearly perfect. It can actually be really hot. We usually have a few days with 30+ degrees. That’s almost too much. Often it’s about 25 degrees.
Now thát, was turning a glass half empty, into a glass half full!
Everything you mentioned, are the same reasons I love DK
...even paying taxes 😉😃
hello from Hundested 🌸🌱
Aw, that's how we have to look at life. We really do love these things, even though some we had to grow into 😂
And hey... no one likes taxes, but coming from a country where bridges are crumbling, people freeze to death in Texas when it snows, and billionaires pay nothing -- I'll take the hit (and we still have more leftover at the end of the month).
Why bother with why the glass is half full or half empty? Just drink the damn thing and quench your thirst 😁
Yes we get a lot from paying tax 👍👍👍
To quote the great Al Murray 'We don't have earthquakes in this country, no, because we don't deserve them it's that simple..'
😂 true words!
The only valid complaints when people say what they dislike about Denmark is the weather and it gets dark early.
The bluntness and directness is a cultural thing. Taxes shouldn't be a surprise, and we have a ton stuff paid for by taxes. And again, culture, we are often friends with the same people since kindergarten.
And good point, I'd rather have a little rain and wind than a bloody tornado.
“Cold snaps in the winter”… do you refer to Rød Aalborg at christmas lunches…?
😂 yes 🙌🏼 those too 😂
I can't imagine that Danish winters are any worse than Seattle winters.
It’s pretty similar weather, but the darkness is a bit worse - same latitude as Anchorage, Alaska.
That Yahtzee cup next to the beer looks so suspicious :D
Mike is always a bit suspicious and mysterious 😂 🕵️
God og positiv klip. Well done. Love you.
Thanks so much Ralf, you're so kind and love right back to you. So glad that you enjoyed the video and thank you for watching :)
@@RobeTrotting Bemærk sprogfejl:
"God" er ikke korrekt, "Godt" er korrekt. Just saying....
This is an amazing video, but gotta point something out at 3:52 - 4:02. As a severe weather reporter for the ESWD, i can tell you that hurricanes exist in forms of Sub-Tropical storms (Aftermaths of the atlantic hurricanes). in 2021, denmark saw 12 tornado reports, 8 of which i reported. The strongest one i reported this year was the Neble - Lendemarke tornado with an intensity rating of "High-End F1 (T3)". Tho to be fair, denmark has strong tornadoes as well. Holstebro F3/T7 tornado back in 1962 & the Aabenraa F2/T4 tornado in 2019 (Officially rated F0 but was upgraded by the ESSL to low F2 based on damage): Road Vehicles (Stationary) [V], DoD1 (overturning), subclass DI1 (car): V-DoD1-DI1: F2-. Regarding severe wind tho, i reported 53 severe wind reports for 2021 (52 for Sub-Tropical storms & 1 for downburst). It's small in comparison to 2020 where 290 severe wind gusts were reported.
The climate & weather in denmark is relatable to parts of north-central plains of the us, or areas like Michigan. With tornadoes, large hail up to golf ball size, extensive rainfall & flashflood, damaging lightning strikes, downbursts, it's safe to say that it's full of severe weather.
I guess the thought was more on devastating hurricanes or the frequent tornado activity in “tornado alley” in the States. Pennsylvania, where we come from, has 15-20 tornadoes per year, so maybe it’s roughly similar.
@@RobeTrotting yeah, i get it. Tho a interesting thing is that denmark has officially documented tornadoes dating all the Way back to july 20, 1924 in Jels - Grønnebaek area (FU/Unrated). There's been about 6ish strong tornadoes reported to ESWD in Denmark, and a total of 259 reported events since 1924, most of Which happened in the 2000s till now. 2006 saw 35 reported Tornadoes in Denmark. 5+ totally injured. Tho number May be in the high-end 10s, plausibly on the edge of 100 as the Holstebro high-end F3 Tornado caused Many injuries with the official number being unknown. No fatalities known, Luckily. Considering the damage it caused, people were lucky not to have been killed. The tornado reached 500 meters wide and severely damaged buildings, including a three story well constructed brick apartment that saw its Roof torn off and Half of its third story blown down. One thing is for sure, the danish Weather is like women om their period, mood swings lmao
Sorry but you forgot the hurricane in 3/12 '99 I think it was. It was the worst in 100 years or so.
@@uzurpon Exactly, it was a sub-tropical storm with hurricane force winds, the storm still blows my mind at times to this day lol. My parent's Ford was lifted off the ground at times while they lived in the northern tip of langeland (long island) during that storm.
Omg, I’ve always HATED it when Danes and other people complain about the weather in Denmark. I moved to Denmark from The Faroe Island (technically a part of Denmark)
And compared to the absurdly bad weatjer the Faroes have year round, Denmark is a friggin tropical paradise. And also if it were any hotter in the summer I’d probably just move back home
Long summer evenings are the compensation for the winter. If you are in mood for talkative people you need at least go to the 'Rheinland' -part of Germany. 😁
I have a close cousin that lives in Denmark so
Complaining about the weather (including the dark months) is a national sport here in Denmark. Our summers aren't that great, either, so there's a lot of subject matter. He he...
Yup. The reasons why I like living here too... Except the winter part. If I could afford a house in New Zealand I would move twice a year for an eternal spring-to-summer cycle :P
Ah, wouldn’t that be the life? Haha, we have people that do that from Pennsylvania or New York (where we come from in the northeast USA). They spend all winter in Florida and then pop back north from April to September. We call them “snow birds” - not sure if there is a term in Danish.
@@RobeTrotting "Trækfugle" Are birds that fly south for the winter, but I have yet to hear the term being used for describing the same behavior in humans - maybe you could get that going in your videos 😉❤️
Do you take the blunt directness with you to the states sometimes? could imagine you would have to be careful to leave Danish mannerisms at the airport?
Oh at the airport - forget it, the people working there are so mean already haha.
But we do have people in the states tell us that we are being harsh a lot now haha. That’s a true friend though, not a fake one.
When it gets dark,, hygge gets real great.
YES! :)
I'm not sure if it's just us or not, but we always call post-Christmas winter "hygge winter" because it's just so cozy.
But... We do have hurricanes? Quite often even, though if you live in Copenhagen you won't experience them that much.
Also, due to a difference in building standards, the types of trees etc. the devastation is far lower compared to a similar hurricane in the US.
Hurricanes, like Hurricane Katrina? 🌀
@@RobeTrotting No, they're usually a lower category, especially in the Copenhagen area, the west coast you can get hit by a category 3, though that's super rare, category 1 and 2 are fairly common, but Copenhagen will rarely get above 1. The december storm in 1999 was pretty bad, it was a category 3, but the categories aren't really used much here. The general increase in storm severity has caused some consideration of expanding the levees in especially souther Jutland, seeing as the flat area is at most 2-3 meters above sea level, and prone to flooding and we lucked out with low tide on several occasions when a storm was at its height.
@@vrenak this is just nonsense
@@jimmybaldbird3853 no, it's called science.
@@vrenak yikes
You guys see a Denmark I don’t know 🤣 I am Danish but we all have kids with people from all over the world. My daughter feel the racism a lot! And when it comes to Danish friends I have none. I got so tired of the fake gossip. You have to hear stories of their other friends that should be private and omg the stories people made of me 😳 well, some of them were actually funny and I wish I was there 🤷🏻♀️🤣 but none of that with my friends from other cultures… So it is very weird hearing your view on danish friends 😅 I’m glad you guys have true honest friends 🙌🏻
I’m sorry that you and your family experience that, it’s sad that it exists anywhere in the world. We definitely feel lucky with the friends we have made in Denmark so far and we know that it’s not always as easy.
You usually get out of friendships what you put in
@@lisbetsoda4874 I think usually died long ago
When saying taxes. Try the burger scale. How many burgers can an employee buy for their wagers
As a somewhat liberal-minded person, the taxes is still for me considered slightly higher than what I would find appreciating. I do feel like we could make a part of the government private, especially hospitals, because people like me never use the hospital, so it is “kind of” wasted money, even though it provides a somewhat certain safety net.
We could also talk about stock taxes (42%), business taxes (25%~) and heritage taxes, which in my opinion is extremely high considered our other taxes we pay. We could also point out “topskat”, or rather just raise the border of which the limit goes.
The word "liberal"? In the US that word is connected to progressive thinking people, while liberal in Denmark is connected to more conservative and business-oriented thinking.
So just to be clear: which kind of liberal are you?
@@pHD77 According to those descriptions, then I’m definitely business-oriented.
Thx
Det var så lidt.
My mom always taught me to pay my taxes with a smile - I still do :)
Regarding taxes and TH-camrs representation of Denmark: I am glad you like the life in Copenhagen. However, have you considered what it feels like paying the same high tax, but living in the outskirts of Denmark? It becomes a case of pay half your salary and getting almost non of the benefits compared to people in Copenhagen etc.
While you can take the electric train and tube, to almost all your destinations, people in smaller outskirt towns have to drive long distances in order to do anything. The cars are heavily taxed aswell, leaving large parts of the country being hit much harder economically by both tax and extra expenses, while receiving little in return.
It’s a struggle spreading equity out across a country for sure - the flip side is that most of the country’s tax base and job centers will be the more heavily populated areas and per capita allocation can make sense when you’re talking about something like public transportation since the money is spent where it’s coming from. It’s always a difficult thing to balance, and we have spent a decent amount of time outside of Copenhagen. It’s still remarkable to us that we can take a train to Jylland in under two hours while in the states it’s impossible to take a train from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh. I’m not sure what the solution is, but I would still say that Denmark is universally in better shape compared to other countries because of all the investment to link the country by public transit, even if you wait longer for a train and may still have to drive in less-populated areas.
@@RobeTrotting While I agree with you that Denmark is way better of as a whole, compared to many places, I still like to point out that the outskirts are poor and very disadvantaged, while having to pay the same tax as a "Copenhagener".
It's like a New-Yorker applying New York policies to everyone in Kentucky, while justifying it to the people of Kentucky with selling points such as "You get all these opportunities from living in New York", while it being nothing like New York. It is not the case no matter how many times it is being said to be.
Regarding trains. We are a very flat country. The cost of laying train tracks are not nearly as expensive as to most places in the U.S. Yet, there is no "fast" IC3/4 trains from large parts of the west coast to the direction of Aarhus. Here you rely on slow reginal trains, that have been privatized and operated by Ariva, because of economical difficulties of running public transport.
I recently had to go to the hospital for a simple CT-scan. This mean I had to go to our new hospital outside town, because the hospital in my own town had bein decommissioned.
Not only is the waiting times long in general here, in this instance the waiting times was 7½ months... The process of getting my appointment to another hospital in my allowed restricted selection of the region, which took 2 weeks, plus more waiting time, I had to travel all the way to Aarhus, for this one CT-scan. It ends up being a whole day event to take a 7 minute CT-scan, because of public transport. I know people in Copenhagen do have waiting times too, but it's not like here in my region.
Everything, no matter what it is, have long waiting times, or no service available for the citizens at all.
The waiting line for mental health treatment for the young people, that has a law that state it should be free and available for everyone under 21, has such a long waiting time here, that many of them end up doing something very sad to themselves, because of the 6 months plus waiting time, leaving them with no help in the time of dire need.
I am sorry for the wall of text, being a negative drag, but I just wanted to point out that Denmark has many problems, that aren't being told. It's almost like this weird propaganda of our own, selling Denmark as the happiest country in the World, when that was the reality in the late 90's or something, but not always now. :)
You forgot to mention how flat DK is :) haha - I miss mountains and national parks in the US
En talemåde hvor der efterspørges direkte tale kaldes, at få "Fisken på Disken". Der er sikkert flere :)
Ah, what a cute phrase :)
Another great video from a great channel. Hit me up for a guided tour if you're ever in Aalborg
As a Dane, I thoroughly and utterly LOATHE, that when you go shopping, Even at a PHARMACY, not all stations are manned. I HATE it!😡 Denmark and service seem to be TWO different dimensions.🤦♂️🙄
Hate is a pretty strong word!
Complain is manageable!
Denmark dark and cold at winter... LOL! go to northern Norway or Sweden ;)
Oh sure, it can always get worst 😂
@@RobeTrotting HAHA Yes it can :D
I often hear that foreigners have a hard time finding friends in Denmark. I would like to have some foreign friends, but I have no idea where to find them. I am a dane living in Copenhagen. Do you have any suggestions? ✨
The things foreigners often struggle with, is figuring out where danes make friends… we tend to either bond by being introduced into someones social circle or via our interests, forenings liv og klubber are essential
Something more to like about Denmark, is that you live here :-)
'Evening guys, this has nothing to do with this video sorry but a genuine question, I'm just watching the movie Joe Bell, sad story, and was wondering if you've seen it? It's about a gay kid in america getting pushed into suicide, is america in general still in the dark ages about gay as places like africa and the muslim countries are?, or what is your experience?
Danmark its a good land
Can you talk danish ????
Ja, med vi er ikke så godt på dansk.
“Everyone has thick skin, you can make jokes at each other’s expense and you can make fun of each other in the same way” sounds like normalized bullying
Maybe
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Hehe you guys can make a positive spin on anything. Very American, right? 😆
The weather is poop, but it`s home.
It sucks living in Denmark. People are not friendly (infact down wrigh rude), the food is bland, the weather is crap.. and I'm from England so that's saying something, everything is stupid expensive. I've never Been so miserable and this is apparently the happiest country in the world. The second I can afford it I'm out with a big smile on my face I will not be looking back...
We are definitely having a different experience on most days, and really sorry to hear about your time living here. It’s not all glitter and roses, but we find that we have far more good days than bad - same with the people we encounter. Good luck to you though and we wish you well wherever you go next 😊
I would like to move to Israel someday.
It’s beautiful 🤩
@@RobeTrotting I have friends in Israel, the weather is better there than in Denmark and taxes not as high.
5 things people hate about living in Denmark: 1) outrageous taxes, 2) bad weather, 3) overweening government, 4) high prices, 5) extreme left-wing politics. And I'll add one more: the Law of Jante (look it up).
Yeah we know the law of Jante 😣
can you name 1 Germanic country that blunt or don't sugarcoat the truth if it's not the truth.
In Denmark we believe in strong men and masculinity. Strong families. And a proper male role in family and society. You guys are anything but that. You are the wrong places. Both physically but also in your personal lives. What you are doing is wrong and perverted. Place move somewhere else
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