Cultureshock! Denmark

CultureShock! Denmark is the only guide you will need to live and work in this land where the people come across as being homogeneous and which has its own distinct set of rules and regulations. Find out how the Danes' reserved nature and the welfare system affect their views on life and why they strongly believe in the idea of equality. The spirit of do-it-yourself thrives and you will learn tips on how to manage chores and other maintenance work without the assistance of tradesmen. Discover also what it is like to live in an andelsbolger, to get around by cycling, and why Danish children become independent from an early age. Let CultureShock! Denmark initiate you into this beautiful land where nature thrives so you can make the most out of your stay in the country. Book jacket.

Preface	p. vi
Acknowledgements	p. viii
Note	p. ix
Map of Denmark	p. xii
First Impressions	p. 1
Getting to Know the Place	p. 4
Arriving	p. 6
Who Can Stay in Denmark?	p. 7
How Many Foreigners are There?	p. 9
Overview of the Land and History	p. 11
A Country of Islands	p. 12
Physical Features	p. 15
Wildlife	p. 16
The Danes	p. 17
The Weather and the Seasons	p. 18
A Bit of History	p. 22
The Nordic Mythology	p. 25
Danish Colonies	p. 25
A Remarkable Transformation	p. 28
Media and Politics	p. 29
The Political System	p. 35
People	p. 42
Some Subjective Generalisations	p. 43
Some Universal Values	p. 50
A Culture Undergoing Change	p. 50
A Royal Complaint	p. 52
The Humanitarian Tradition	p. 52
The Protection of Nature	p. 53
Caring for the Environment	p. 55
Law and Order	p. 57
A Constant Fear of Crime	p. 58
Helping the Weak	p. 60
Workers' Rights	p. 61
International Humanitarianism	p. 62
Celebrity Worshipping	p. 63
Socialising	p. 71
How the Danes Will View You	p. 72
Finding the Real Denmark	p. 75
The Danish Home	p. 76
Socialising with the Danes	p. 78
Occasions to Celebrate	p. 83
Danes and Religion	p. 85
Settling In	p. 86
Setting Up Residence	p. 87
Utilities	p. 98
Getting Around	p. 102
Spending Money	p. 106
Currency	p. 107
Banks	p. 107
Your Family in Denmark	p. 111
In Sickness and in Health	p. 121
Starting School	p. 123
Defending the Country	p. 128
Surviving Culture Shock	p. 130
Food Inglorious Food	p. 133
Party Games	p. 136
Visiting Friends	p. 138
Enjoying Denmark	p. 140
Free Time in Denmark	p. 141
The Great Outdoors	p. 145
Where to Go	p. 147
How to Get There	p. 150
Cultural Activities	p. 152
Festivals	p. 154
The Danish Social Year	p. 156
Tourism in Denmark	p. 159
Language and Communication	p. 167
Communicating With The Danes	p. 168
Different languages	p. 169
The Scandinavian Brotherhood	p. 170
Danish Names	p. 171
Names of Places	p. 173
Picking Up Danish	p. 174
The Alphabet and Pronunciations	p. 176
Working (and not Working) Life	p. 180
The True Unemployment	p. 181
Farming the Danish Way	p. 183
Agriculture and the European Union	p. 185
The Gainfully Employed	p. 186
Employment Opportunities	p. 187
Large Corporations	p. 187
Smaller Companies	p. 189
Finding a Job	p. 189
Employment Matters	p. 192
In the Workplace	p. 193
Out of work	p. 194
Starting Your Own Business	p. 197
Work and Play	p. 198
Let's Not Do Lunch	p. 200
DIY Denmark	p. 202
Government Structure	p. 205
Important Events and Concepts	p. 208
World Famous Danes	p. 209
Name Dropping	p. 211
Acronyms	p. 214
Culture Quiz	p. 215
Do's and Don'ts	p. 223
Glossary	p. 225
Resource Guide	p. 234
Further Reading	p. 237
About the Author	p. 241
Index	p. 242
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