He was not only concerned with the law, but also with my safety. The first time I went out with my Danish roommate, Michael, he got very upset when I jaywalked and made me promise not to do it again while I was in Denmark. After living in New York for three months, the thought of waiting for a light to turn green before I crossed the street seemed ludicrous. When I first arrived in Denmark, I was completely shocked by the way the Danes adhere to traffic laws. Such qualities characterize Denmark’s broader culture and can be seen quite clearly in everyday life.
Likewise, conflicts are solved by compromise and negotiation rather than force.
Caring and tender attitudes, as well as expressions of emotions, are not disregarded. They consider family and safety as their most important values, and failure is regarded as an accident rather than a disaster. Feminine societies are traditionally seen to emphasize good relations, cooperation, charity, and modesty. Intercultural and Interreligious Dialogue Topicĭenmark ranks among the most “feminine” societies in the world.
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