I have lived in Copenhagen for the past three months. So much as happened on a personal basis. So what conclusions can I draw from this period of time?
- I can sit in the part/by the lake and read a book, drink and snack without feeling uncomfortable because the climate is cool and dry. Of course, this does not take place in winter.
- As I read my book, I can lift my head up occassionally and say "Hi!" to people who walk pass and they will response with a smile and a "Hi! How are you?"
- You do not have to lift your hand to flag a bus because the bus will stop at each stop no matter what.
- Babies, infants, mothers and the elderly are given a kind of status which puts them above all. Cars give way to them, people help them along the way with their luggage and stuff.
- The less fortunate such as the handicapped do not have to worry about getting around because, there will always be facilities to help them such as elevators.
- The blind need not worry because someone will step forward and help guide them towards their destination.
- Everyone who walks through a door will hold it for the person behind them.
- Ask and you shall get some form of assistance although not in the way that you will get it in Ritz-Carlton in Singapore.
- Live with the basics and be contented with life. But at the same time, one should never be lazy.
- Freedom to express yourself.
- Go straight to the point whenever possible to avoid misunderstanding.
- It is your responsiblity to be in the know. If somethings happens because you do not know the rules and regulations, it is your oversight. So here comes the consequences and you cannot complain.
- Be friendly to people and smile and you shall experience the same.
- You can call in sick without having to produce a medical certificate. Your boss would tell you to rest at home till you are well before coming back to work.
- You need to make an appointment to see the doctor. That may take days or weeks.
- If you are really not feeling well, you are to self-medicate either by resting at home or going to the Apotheke and buy medication off the shelf.
- Getting married is as easy as getting divorced.
- You have time to cook a decent meal and settle down to watch tv or read a book at the end of the day before going to bed.
- Never think of doing much shopping on sundays.
- Danish is the national language so give it as much respect as you can.
- Cable tv is a norm here.
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