April Fool’s Day: 5+1 peculiar facts about the Nordic people (no joke!)
They say that the Nordic people are distant and cold, and hate small talk and surprises. We can verify that small talk is indeed not popular at all in...
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How to be polite in the Nordics (and what to avoid at all costs)
This is perhaps the greatest stereotype about the people in the Nordics: that they are cold, unapproachable and look / sound rude and snob. Again, this is the No 1...
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7 signs you are watching Nordic television
Let’s play a fantasy game: imagine turning on your TV set and browsing through the available channels. The tricky part is that you can’t see the TV stations’ logos...
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5 ways to survive winter like they do in the Nordics
There are 5 surefire and proven ways to survive winter as they do it in the Nordics. It’s long, dark and cold. Sunshine is rare. More often than not...
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Gift culture in Denmark: all you need to know about giving & receiving presents
There is a very specific gift culture, too, as with all things Denmark. All you need to know about giving and receiving presents is this. Directness & ease. You...
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5 Danish traits you should embrace to improve your life
Black Friday in Copenhagen, Denmark. The city is bustling. Crowds on the main shopping streets. In the shops too. Yet, it is quiet. You cannot hear a lot of noise in the...
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