Denmark
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Wait for the green man even on an empty street, and never, ever stand in the bike lane.
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5 phrases you need in Denmark
- HelloHejhye
- GoodbyeFarvelfah-VEL
- PleaseVær så venligvair soh VEN-lee
- Thank youTaktahk
- Excuse meUndskyldOON-skool
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Know before you go
money
Denmark kept the krone — don't assume euros work. Cards and MobilePay rule, and a growing number of cafés refuse cash entirely.
transport
Rent a bike but follow the code: signal stops with a raised hand, turns with an outstretched arm, lights on after dark, and never walk or stand in the cycle lane.
tipping
Service is included in the bill by law — tipping is genuinely optional. Rounding up for great service is the local maximum.
etiquette
Take a number ticket at bakeries, pharmacies, and service counters — without one you're invisible, no matter how long you've stood there.
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