Denmark 101 with Alex Berger
57 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 5 years ago - ★★★★ - 17 ratingsTips, tricks, and cultural observations about the Danes and life in Denmark. From Copenhagen on the island of Sjaelland to Aarhus, Alborg and the far reaches of Jutland. I aspire to explore Denmark and to report back on Denmark's wonderful people, rich traditions and subtle quirks.
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How to Make Danish Friends
September 26, 2016 17:30 - 3 minutes - 5.05 MBPerhaps THE most common question among recently arrived internationals in Denmark is, "How do I make Danish friends!?". In this video I delve into the topic, offer suggestions and a few comments that should ease you in the process and help you better understand why building Danish friendships can, at times, require an entirely different approach than you may be familiar with in your home culture. Don't miss Episode 6. where I talked more specifically about the process of meeting Danes. ...
How to Meet Danes
September 20, 2016 22:21 - 4 minutes - 6.13 MBPerhaps THE most common question among recently arrived internationals in Denmark is, "How do I meet Danes?". In this episode I delve into the topic, offer suggestions and a few comments that should ease you in the process and help you better understand why building Danish friendships can, at times, require an entirely different approach than you may be familiar with in your home culture. Don't miss Episode 7 which builds on this Episode (I reference "video" in the audio) with specific a...
Danish Rudeness
September 17, 2016 11:48 - 3 minutes - 3.21 MBA common complaint from tourists and recently arrived expats is Danish rudeness when it comes to navigating city streets. More specifically, that Danes will bump into you in passing but fail to apologize or comment. While this obviously depends on the severity of the accidental bump, it is something I've heard commented on repeatedly. But, is it actually due to rudeness or a cultural difference? In this video I explore the Danish approach to efficiency and how that shapes the need to (or n...
Danish Bike Rage
September 07, 2016 21:08 - 3 minutes - 3.53 MBYou've no doubt heard about Danish bike culture. At least about how more than half of all Copenhageners bike every day (many to work or school) and how Danes across the country are inseparable from their bikes. But...there's a darker, red-eyed, steam bursting from the ears, bells of hell ringing side to Danish bike culture. In this episode I delve into the topic, poke some fun, and enjoy a few good laughs. Danes are famous for their adherence to stoplight laws (unless they're biking of ...
Jaywalking & Peeing in Public
September 07, 2016 21:00 - 4 minutes - 4.36 MBDanes are famous for their adherence to stoplight laws (unless they're biking of course). Jaywalking isn't something you see often. And yet, there is a strange cognitive dissonance that sets in, particularly after Danes have had a few drinks. I delve into the topic and its comical nature in this episode. Denmark and its residents are a fascinating group. In this video series I'll be leveraging my observations and research to share with you insights into how to get the most of your intera...
Shopping Culture - How To Piss Off A Dane
September 07, 2016 20:57 - 4 minutes - 4.81 MBIn today's episode I explore Danish cultural norms and protocol using the supermarket example (and confirm it) which has gone viral around the web. What's one surefire way to piss off Danes? Watch give this episode a listen and find out. Denmark and its residents are a fascinating group. In this video series I'll be leveraging my observations and research to share with you insights into how to get the most of your interactions with the Danes and time in Denmark regardless the duration of y...
Welcome to Denmark 101 - Intro
September 07, 2016 20:43 - 2 minutes - 3.06 MBDenmark and its residents are a fascinating group. In this video series I'll be leveraging my observations and research to share with you insights into how to get the most of your interactions with the Danes and time in Denmark regardless the duration of your visit. One day or ten years - my goal is to share observations I've made from 5+ years living, studying, and working among the Danes. If you're Danish hopefully you'll find this series interesting, a bit informative, and not too outla...