Cycle responsibly or stick with spin class
Bicycling rules are rather strict in Denmark. For instance, if you are found texting or failing to use proper hand signals while riding a bike in this European country, you are likely to be fined up to 2,000 Danish kroner.
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Pull your environmental share
The Danish people are also quite mindful about using their water and energy resources. People have a habit of switching off the lights whenever someone leaves a room. Moreover, they usually don’t take long showers and prefer drying racks instead of laundry dryers.
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The stray pets you meat aren’t really homeless
In Denmark, folks normally let their pets run free even outside their family homes without always putting them on a leash. Dogs and cats can be seen roaming about during the day and they usually just go back home for food and quality time with their humans.
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All the 18-year-olds are away traveling
Fresh Danish high school graduates are known to take a year off (or a gap year) before they start their higher college education. It’s actually quite normal for kids to take some time off and travel between high school and college here.
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Be on time for your early dinner
In Denmark, dinner parties usually start around the hour of 5 PM and last for as many as a good 5-6 hours. Showing up late is seen as rude given that the host would typically have a seating plan for the event and arriving early will concern them.
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Be aware of the local alcohol habits
A few studies have shown that drinking a standard amount of alcohol on a regular basis even while pregnant is fine for Danish women. In fact, a pregnant woman drinking in Denmark is quite normal.
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