Politeness in Denmark: Some thoughts on Danish etiquette
How to Live in Denmark · Kay Xander Mellish
October 12, 20195m 31s
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Show Notes
"Is there politeness in Denmark?"
That was the question I was recently invited on a national TV show to discuss.
The implication was that I was supposed to say that Danes were not at all polite, because effusive praise and cheerful agreement make for a rather dull TV show.
But Danes are not impolite. They have their own version of courteous behaviour, which is based on reinforcing aspects of their culture that they care about.