10 Things Foreigners Should Know About Living in Copenhagen
(a compilation of things that some of us Exchange Students find hilarious and odd. enjoy!)
1. Never try to speak Danish to a Dane. They know that you know that they know English.
2. Use of Umbrella = Automatic Tourist
3. It is common for Danes to leave their babies in their prongs (strollers) outside while the parents go inside and shop or enjoy a meal.
4. When on the escalator the right side is used to stand and wait, left means climb.
5. Do not smile, talk or play peek-a-boo with babies. The parents do not appreciate it.
6. There is no Starbucks (OH NO!) except in the CPH airport.
7. Riding the metro while standing up is something only a Dane can truly master.
8. Silence in a supermarket is key.
9. When in the checkout line, use dividers. Respect this unwritten rule and Danes will be happy!
10. One does not simply cross the street when the walking light is red. Bicyclists will speed up just to run you over. (It is not uncommon to see Danes waiting for the walking light to turn green at 3am when there is no car in sight)
Location: Copenhagen
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