After moving to Denmark from Vladivostok, I realized that heaven on earth still exists.

Life in Denmark It can surprise even a resident of any of the neighboring highly developed European countries. And if a person came from somewhere far away, then he is likely to think that he came to some completely new world.

Today's edition. "Site" He wants to share interesting moments from the life of the Danes, who for many years have been considered perhaps the happiest nation on the planet. How do these smiling and slow people manage to stay on top?



Life in Denmark

1. Trust and security
   Researchers consider the high level of trust and security in society to be one of the main reasons for Danish happiness. Almost 80% of Danes trust the people around them. For example, in post-Soviet countries, this figure is 20-25%. Therefore, one can only be surprised, watching how Danish mothers carelessly leave their babies in wheelchairs right on the quiet streets of Copenhagen. Meanwhile, they sit with their girlfriends in the nearest cafe or study in the gym while the baby sleeps in the fresh air.
   
   Confidence in the state remains. Knowing that corruption is low, people pay huge taxes. And here nobody is annoyed by rich people, because everyone understands that the bigger the businessman, the more money in the form of taxes he pays to the state treasury. The transparency of the whole system makes the future predictable, which adds confidence in the future.
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. Universal respect
   Another thing about Denmark is that everyone respects each other. Even children are treated with the utmost respect. The child talks on equal terms with the elders, freely shares his thoughts. It is impossible to see a parent yelling at a child or, especially, slapping him for some tricks. But there is a downside to this extreme delicacy. We are talking about the problem of loneliness, which is familiar to almost every resident of this tiny country. It is not customary to discuss other people or be too keenly interested in the personal affairs of the interlocutor.
   
   Here they will not pour out a soul to a friend, telling about their problems, because shifting the negative to another person is considered unacceptable. It turns out that even friends here discuss only neutral things. As a result, friendly relations can not be called warm, rather they are formal.
   
   
   
   
   
   

All in moderation. Working in moderation
Analyzing the life of Scandinavians, it is difficult to note their sense of proportion, which is clearly manifested in work and in rest. Already at 16:00 or 17:00 the working day in Denmark is over, after which people go about their business. Free time is usually enough for children and hobbies. The Danes managed to build a system in which work does not take all the time and effort. As a result, it allows you to find a place for those activities that bring a lot of positives and make life more pleasant.



Modesty.
It is curious that quite wealthy Danes do not chase luxury and branded things. Buy ultra-modern smartphone or expensive clothes here can many, but few do it. There’s also no obsession with buying a better car than your neighbor’s (or building a more luxurious home). Do not spend too much, do not stand out, take care of the environment – the ideas that drive almost every citizen of the country.



Self-critical
Danes know how to recognize problems in order to solve them immediately. They do not close their eyes to obvious things, do not delay, do not postpone for later. Society is built in such a way that no one has to be ashamed or hide anything. Curtains are not hung on windows, salaries are not hidden, diseases are not kept secret. Such openness also helps to be a little more relaxed, confident and happy.





Some people think Denmark is a paradise on earth, while others are screaming. significant disadvantages. And there are drawbacks, because this country is considered one of the most expensive to live in, it is difficult to find affordable housing. As mentioned above, there are also high taxes. The weather does not please those who love warmth.

And the influx of refugees from dysfunctional countries in recent years has changed the attitude of the Danes to newcomers for the worse. But despite all this, Denmark is still one of the richest, most highly developed and happiest countries. Therefore, its inhabitants have something to learn.