56 | Are Danes as funny as they think? Navigating Danish humor (part 1)

This week, Derek sits down with authors Lita Lundquist and Helen Dyrbye who literally wrote the book on Danish humor, one of the hardest things for foreigners in Denmark to learn. Derek gets feedback on how he handled an interaction with Danish colleagues early in his time living in Denmark. Lita and Helen share valuable insights into Danish culture when it comes to humor and how to navigate the direct nature of Danes. You'll learn what to avoid and how to handle Danish humor in your professional and personal life as well as the way people use humor to socialize you in Denmark.Order Danish Humor: Sink or Swim: https://bogshop.bod.dk/danish-humour-helen-dyrbye-9788743050193Kindle: https://amzn.to/4dSIaJdFor more clips and tips on living in Denmark and follow us on social media:What Are You Doing in Denmark podcast: Instagram: https://instagram.com/waydidpodWatch all episodes of What Are You Doing in Denmark on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2FDerek Hartman: Instagram: https://instagram.com/robetrottingYouTube: https://youtube.com/c/robetrottingTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@robetrottingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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What are you doing in Denmark is the podcast that helps you make Denmark makes sense. The name is inspired by "hvad laver du i Danmark," one of the most-heard questions for foreigners living amongst the Danes. This show delivers a blend of education, entertainment, and virtual group therapy from your hosts Derek Hartman and Annie Samples.Derek and Annie have been living in Denmark for years, although it was never the plan for either of them. They both relocated with their families and have been through all the ups and downs of living abroad and adjusting to the Danish lifestyle. They spare no details about fitting in, and not fitting in as foreigners in Denmark while keeping things light, positive, and often hilarious!Besides their personal trials and triumphs, Derek and Annie bring in guests and experts to share their knowledge and enrich the dialogue. Both Danes and fellow internationals from all walks of life and corners of the globe frequent the podcast. Authors, musicians, comedians, actors, and more share their knowledge, advice, and experiences on What Are You Doing in Denmark, the podcast that helps you make Denmark make sense. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.