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This week, I chat with Derek — an American who moved to Denmark eight years ago and now hosts a podcast where he interviews foreigners and expats about all things Danish.
We dive into Danish culture: from communication and hospitality to the American perspective on convenience culture. We also explore why Denmark is one of the hardest places to make friends — and how Danish relationships stand apart from the rest.
Say hi to Derek: instagram.com/robetrotting
Check out his Podcast: instagram.com/waydidpod
Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is to go as deep as possible and to really understand where we all come from and how much culture influences our life.
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0:00 Intro
1:29 Why did Derek move to Denmark?
3:50 What did he know about Denmark before moving?
6:50 Hardest things about acclimatizing to life in Denmark?
9:36 Why Danish communication is very different
15:30 What are the Danish unwritten rules?
23:40 Why is making friends so hard in Denmark?
31:35 Convenience culture in US vs Denmark
39:00 Do Danes have a hard time accepting criticism?
42:00 What Danes think about Americans
47:00 How is Danish hospitality different from American?
53:00 How is the dating scene different in Denmark?
57:00 Why Danish women struggle with dating Danish men
1:01:09 The s*x culture in Denmark
1:05:00 Why the gay scene is so small in Denmark
1:13:00 The Nordic paradox in dating
1:17:00 How Danes view divorce and failed relationships
1:18:20 Couples Living Apart (COLA)
1:19:50 How did living in Denmark change Derek's mentality?
Get our FREE guide to dating in 6 European countries HERE: tinyurl.com/2rp2tt6u
This week, I chat with Derek — an American who moved to Denmark eight years ago and now hosts a podcast where he interviews foreigners and expats about all things Danish.
We dive into Danish culture: from communication and hospitality to the American perspective on convenience culture. We also explore why Denmark is one of the hardest places to make friends — and how Danish relationships stand apart from the rest.
Say hi to Derek: instagram.com/robetrotting
Check out his Podcast: instagram.com/waydidpod
Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is to go as deep as possible and to really understand where we all come from and how much culture influences our life.
Sign up to the weekly newsletter: https://datingbeyondborders.eo.page/newsletter
Say hi on Instagram: instagram.com/datingbeyondborders
Dating Beyond Borders channel: youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders
0:00 Intro
1:29 Why did Derek move to Denmark?
3:50 What did he know about Denmark before moving?
6:50 Hardest things about acclimatizing to life in Denmark?
9:36 Why Danish communication is very different
15:30 What are the Danish unwritten rules?
23:40 Why is making friends so hard in Denmark?
31:35 Convenience culture in US vs Denmark
39:00 Do Danes have a hard time accepting criticism?
42:00 What Danes think about Americans
47:00 How is Danish hospitality different from American?
53:00 How is the dating scene different in Denmark?
57:00 Why Danish women struggle with dating Danish men
1:01:09 The s*x culture in Denmark
1:05:00 Why the gay scene is so small in Denmark
1:13:00 The Nordic paradox in dating
1:17:00 How Danes view divorce and failed relationships
1:18:20 Couples Living Apart (COLA)
1:19:50 How did living in Denmark change Derek's mentality?
