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Business Communication. In. Denmark. By Christopher. Ethnic Make-up :. Scandinavian. Faroese. Turkish. Inuit. German. Iranian. Egalitarianism in Danish Society. Denmark is an egalitarian society. Interestingly this is reflected in their language, which employs gender-neutral words.
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Business Communication In Denmark By Christopher
Ethnic Make-up: • Scandinavian • Faroese • Turkish • Inuit • German • Iranian
Egalitarianism in Danish Society • Denmark is an egalitarian society. • Interestingly this is reflected in their language, which employs gender-neutral words. • Most Danes are modest about their own accomplishments and • are more concerned about the group than their own individual • needs.
Meeting Etiquette • Greetings are casual, with a firm handshake, direct eye contact, and a smile. • Shake hands and say good-bye individually when arriving or departing. • Shake hands with women first. • Danes tend to introduce themselves with their first name.
Business Negotiation • Send an agenda before the meeting and work from it without deviation. • Decisions are made after consulting with everyone involved. • Presentations should be well-organized and factual, use facts, figures, and charts to back up statements and conclusions. • Communicate directly and maintain eye contact. • There will be a minimal amount of small talk, Danes prefer to get down to business.