The government's support for clubs and societies is an example of this, as is the emphasis on cycling.

The Year of Living Danishly: Uncovering the Secrets of the

Here, nurses are on hand night and day for advice on how on earth to take care of the squalling pink thing that has somehow sprung from your loins. Your way of describing things is so clever and at times, hilarious, that I couldn't help wishing I was one of your friends and you had given me a not-so-subtle moniker. Sandemose outlines ten rules for living Danishly (otherwise known as ‘Jante’s Law’) in his novel, A Fugitive Crosses His Tracks. But despite this, Denmark still has the highest level of antidepressant use in Europe, a strange fact that’s not really explained.

Very middle class 'we've got plenty of money but it is probably something we should get a handle on'. There are a few things Danes do differently that can be put into practice wherever we are, like trusting more--something that makes us feel better, saves unnecessary stress, and actually makes the people around us behave better.

The Year of Living Danishly: Uncovering the Secrets of The Year of Living Danishly: Uncovering the Secrets of

An old friend in the antiques business has been killed, and a dangerous package he was protecting has gone missing. The only thing I would have preferred (although wouldn’t work with this style is more visuals/diagrams to explain things properly). The Year of Living Danishly records a funny, poignant journey, showing us what the Danes get right, what they get wrong, and how we might all live a little more Danishly ourselves. Brendan Foley has worked to balance the responsibilities of a demanding job and a troublesome family. That there’s lots of drinking and smoking (and Denmark tops the charts for cancer in both sexes), even though – and maybe because – they have universal health care?Every home is centred around a dining room table and having family meals together is an important part of life here.

The year of living Danishly : uncovering the secrets of the The year of living Danishly : uncovering the secrets of the

The Danish people have a unique approach to leisure activities, and their love for them is reflected in the many clubs and societies that exist throughout the country. Knyga ne psichologinė, ne mokslinė - tiesiog pripildyta kasdienybe ir tuom, kas tą kasdienybę (o ir mus pačius) paverčia įdomesniais, tobulėjančiais ir vietoje nesėdinčiais asmenimis.When I read The Year of Living Danishly earlier this spring, I immediately thought of Adichie’s idea of a single story. Some of the ideas she presents seem helpful and like things I should probably give a try like kaizen, and the entire chapters on home, mind, and career. All I can share is my own experiences and the people I meet and work with want Denmark to be thought of as tolerant nation that values equality and looks after everyone.