Thursday, August 16, 2007

You know you've been in Denmark too long, when...

  • You think there is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing.
  • You understand why not every type of meat can be put together on top of bread.
  • You think it's impolite to sit next to someone in a bus if there is a bench where you can sit on your own.
  • You can open a beer bottle with almost anything.
  • You honestly believe that the distance between Copenhagen and Aalborg is long.
  • You can tell the difference between a Grøn Tuborg and a Carlsberg beer
  • The first thing you do on entering a bank/post office/pharmacy etc is to look for the queue number machine.
  • You accept that you will have to queue to take a queue number.
  • Silence is fun.
  • It no longer seems excessive to spend 800 kr. on alcohol in a single night.
  • You know that "religious holiday" means "let's get pissed".
  • You use "Mmmm" as conversation filler.
  • The word "yes" is an intake of breath.
  • You don't mind paying the same for a 200-metre bus ride as you do for going 10 kms.
  • You start to believe that if it weren't for Denmark's efforts, the world would probably collapse pretty soon.
  • It feels natural to wear sport clothes and a backpack everywhere.
  • You know the meaning of life has something to do with the word "hyggelig".
  • You don't think it strange that no one ever comes by to visit without being invited and you never show up at any one's place unannounced either.
  • You wouldn't dream of coming even 10 minutes early to a party. (Once around the block is always an alternative.)
  • You find yourself lighting candles when you have guests - even if it is brightly sunny outside and 20 degrees.
  • You offer people strange-tasting brown alcoholic liquids with their coffee in the morning...

I was sent this little gem today. And it's too true...

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