{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64ce8aa990d002001133d0dd/6adfb9206df230781126524a?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Can I Be Friends With My Colleagues in Denmark?","description":"<p>Is it possible to become friends with your colleagues in Denmark, or are work friendships strictly a Monday-to-Friday, 9-to-4 arrangement?</p><p><br></p><p>This week on <em>What Are You Doing in Denmark?</em>, Derek and Brooke tackle a question many internationals in Denmark have probably wondered about: <strong>Why does everyone seem to disappear the second the workday ends?</strong> And is it weird to ask a Danish coworker to grab a beer, just the two of you?</p><p><br></p><p>We discuss Friday bars, Danish work-life balance, the unwritten rules of workplace socializing, and why company outings don&#39;t always translate into actual friendships. We also compare the spontaneity of American happy hours with Denmark&#39;s more scheduled approach to social life.</p><p><br></p><p>Plus, if you&#39;ve ever felt rejected when a Danish colleague didn&#39;t take you up on an invitation, we have some advice: it might not be personal.</p><p><br></p><p>So, should you ask that coworker out for a beer? <strong>Yes!</strong> Just be prepared to adjust your expectations, respect people&#39;s boundaries, and remember that making friends as an international takes time.</p><p><br></p><p>Have a question about life in Denmark? Send us a DM, leave a comment, or send us a voice message. We love hearing from you!</p><p><br></p><p>Chapters:</p><p>00:00 – Can You Be Friends With Your Colleagues in Denmark?</p><p>00:38 – The Question: Why Does Everyone Leave at 4 PM?</p><p>01:19 – Danish Work-Life Balance and the School Pickup Schedule</p><p>02:25 – Friday Bars: A Culture Shock for Internationals</p><p>04:06 – Why Doesn&#39;t Anyone Want to Go Out After Work?</p><p>05:06 – The Unwritten Social Contract of Danish Workplaces</p><p>06:48 – Are You Missing Out If You Skip Friday Bar?</p><p>07:06 – Julefrokost, Company Parties and Workplace Bonding</p><p>08:10 – Does Drinking With Colleagues Actually Make You Friends?</p><p>09:39 – Keeping Work Friendships Separate From Real Life</p><p>10:19 – Do Danish Colleagues Actually Want to Hang Out?</p><p>11:04 – Can You Make Friends With Danish Coworkers?</p><p>11:51 – American Happy Hours vs. Danish Social Life</p><p>13:48 – Is It Weird to Make Plans With Just One or Two Colleagues?</p><p>15:06 – Do Company Outings Actually Help You Bond?</p><p>15:29 – The DHL Relay: Team Building or Just a Run?</p><p>16:50 – Adjusting Your Expectations When Moving to Denmark</p><p>17:29 – Should You Keep Asking If a Colleague Says No?</p><p>19:39 – Danish Work-Life Balance and Personal Boundaries</p><p>20:36 – Can You Be Your Whole Self Around Coworkers?</p><p>21:08 – Our Advice: Go Ahead and Ask Them for a Beer</p><p>21:51 – Send Us Your Questions About Life in Denmark</p>","author_name":"Derek Hartman"}