Extra Tips to Remember in Denmark

Today’s post is about extra tips to remember while visiting Denmark. These tips relate to the last two posts: Social Customs, and Business Etiquette and Protocol.

Important Appointment Tips in Denmark

• Don’t make appointments during July and August as Dane are on vacation. 
• Offices operate on a five day schedule.
• Business hours are normally 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Additional Attire Tips

• Red is a positive color.

Extra Communication Tips while in Denmark

• Talk about Danish Culture 
• Don’t ask personal questions. 
• Compliments are considered inappropriate. 
• Don’t stand too close when talking.

Gift Giving Ideas to Remember

• Roses are a good gift, but not white roses.
• Red is a good color to wrap gifts in. 

 

Different Types of Climate in Denmark

• Humid 
• Overcast 
• Windy winters 
• Cool summers

Be sure to Watch Your Table Manners

•  Wait to be told where to sit as there may be a seating plan. 
• Table manners are Continental you hold the fork in the left hand and the knife in the right while eating. 
• Always keep your hands visible when eating, therefore, keep your wrists resting on the edge of the table. 
• Expect to be offered a second helping, if you refuse make sure not to offend your hosts. 
• Finish everything on your plate; Danes don’t like to waste food. 
• When you are done eating, place your knife and fork across your plate with the tines facing up and the handles turned to the right.
  
• When toasting, raise your glass about eye level and make eye contact with the people seated closest to you.

Works Cited:

Denmark - Language, Culture, Customs and Etiquette." Kwintessential. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 May 2013. <http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/global-etiquette/denmark-country-profile.html>

International Business Etiquette. Screenplay by Renee Thompson. International Business Etiquette. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 May 2013. <http://www.slideshare.net/rthompso13/international-business-etiquette>.

Business Etiquette and Protocol

From the first post Social Customs, there are many items that relate to the Business Etiquette and Protocol of Denmark.

Meeting Etiquette in Denmark

• Making an appointment is necessary 
• To confirm an appointment, write it out. 
• Arrive to meetings on time. 
• Make a phone call if you are going to be late more than five minutes. 
• Initial correspondence should be made to the company and not an individual. 
• Be polite and wait for your turn to speak.

 

How to use Titles & Business Cards in Denmark

• Be sure to shake hands with everyone upon arriving and leaving. 
• Business cards are exchanged. Your business card should include the physical address of your company. 
• Danes use their professional title and surname. If someone does not have a professional title, use Mister (Herr), Mrs (Fru) or Miss (Froken). Danes tend to use first names quickly, but to be polite, wait to be requested before you use someone's first name.

Become more Familiar with Business Negotiation in Denmark

• Send an agenda before the meeting. 
• Talk with everyone who is involved before making a final decision.
•  Have your presentation accurate and well-organized. 
• While speaking, be sure to have eye contact. 
• Minimize small talk, get straight to the business. 
• Remain calm during the negotiation process. 

 

Works Cited:

Denmark - Language, Culture, Customs and Etiquette." Kwintessential. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 May 2013. <http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/global-etiquette/denmark-country-profile.html>

Landers, Michael. "Denmark." Culture Crossing. Ed. Lisa Grossman. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 May 2013. <http://www.culturecrossing.net/>.