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>.
Dining is serious business. You better hope you like what you order and you should defiantly brush up on table manners.
ReplyDeleteWhy shouldn't you try to conduct business in July or August.
ReplyDeleteJuly and August is vacation time for Danes.
DeleteI like your bright, happy blog! Great info on Denmark business etiquette, but now I wonder why red is a significant color for Danes.
ReplyDeleteI will have to look more into that for you.
DeleteI can now see that table etiquette in Denmark can so respect or insults. Making sure you follow the proper etiquette.
ReplyDeleteThe Danish culture strikes me as being very formal. It is interesting how they prefer to have some space when in conversation. Nicely presented.
ReplyDeleteIs any business conducted during July and August? What kind? I surmize that the the business world does not just shut down.
ReplyDeleteI noticed that the French and the Danish both take July and August off for vacations.
ReplyDeleteThis is a Very educational blog. I would feel like I was in a high class dining establishment with all the strict rules at meal time. Still seems like a great place though.
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