5 weeks in Copenhagen
It's five weeks ago since I arrived in Copenhagen. I met some very nice people, bought a bike, and had the first "monday mornings" in the MC office. I like my jobdescription, and am sure I will learn a lot here.
Some of my key experiences in Denmark so far:
- Biking: When I drive to work in the morning, it is not unusual that up to 30 people are waiting in front of the redlights. It seems that everyone bikes here! I am sure, after one year of this I will have "Wadli" like a Footballer!
- "hygge": A Danish word for cosy. Every Dane tough tells me that it means much more than cosy, it is a concept that goes much farer than the German "gemütlich" as well. A party is "hygge" when it is the right athmosphere, relaxed, good conversations and some candles. (Did I get that right?). Last Wednesday Me and Kreta, my flat - and MC-mate recieved a compliment that our housewarming party was "hygge". What would be a bit strange in Switzerland (a party has to be cool, awesome and crazy) is here a wonderful compliment.
- Hugging: Here everyone hugs for saying hello: Everyone who thinks that Scandinavians are cold - here's the proof for the opposite. Although: Maybe it's only the AIESECers who hug, I am on my way to find out...
- flat hierarchy: We call even externals by their given name, and on our partners luncheon, no one was dressed up in a suit or anything. The VPER even wore a denim skirt!
So far about my observations of Denmark.
