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Why is so hard as an expat to make friends in Denmark?


An Expat In... Denmark - The Expat Mummy

Was it easy to make friends? Not really ... It makes it hard to have strong relationships with people because I struggle to get my point across in Danish.

My Daughter Turned Danish - Expat Family in Denmark

She learned that school was a place to learn, to have fun, and to become friends with every child you meet. Advertisement. denmark18. We spent ...

How To Make Friends In A New City (Tried & Tested!)

It went pretty well. While continuing to work online (the world's least social profession), I managed to build a community and successfully make ...

Making Friends in Italy | Countries Beginning with I

I think it's a matter of practice. Many Americans move around a great deal (most within America, some outside), and have repeatedly faced the ...

Foreigners in Denmark | Hi guys, I am strongly considering leaving ...

I felt the same and left Denmark, and I couldn't be happier. I wasn't unhappy because of "something inside of me." I was unhappy because most ...

Denmark - Chlohemian: Adventures Abroad

Danes can be a tough nut to crack. Surveys have revealed that Denmark is the #1 most difficult country to make friends as an expat. Despite the tight-knit ...

Making friends abroad is not a piece of cake - Wandering Wambui

At least to say, Danish people are said to be very shy, but my Danish friend said reserved is a better term. He also said the best way to be ...

Expat in Denmark: Is the Lifestyle All it's Cracked Up To Be?

Making friends abroad can be tough, but I don't think Denmark is more challenging than anywhere else. ... Many people complain that Danes aren't ...

Denmark 101 – How to Make Danish Friends – Episode 7

... hard way. Topics that will be covered include the Danish approach to nudity, how to make Danish friends, how to meet Danes, Danish manners ...

Realizing the freedoms expats take for granted (Italian in Denmark)

It sounds a bit fluffy but it's the atmosphere. Specifically the balance between work and social life. Danes love spending their spare time with ...

Best Ways to Meet New People and Make Friends in Denmark

In Denmark, forming new friendships can sometimes feel a bit daunting. Whether you're an expat or a solo traveler, you might notice certain ...

Reflections on Five Years in Denmark - Bids in Graceland

I had very few friends in Aarhus. My social circle consisted of fellow expats in Aarhus, all from work and was ever decreasing as people moved ...

Making Friends in Copenhagen as an American Expat - TikTok

If you don't live in CPH, it's basically impossible. You might end up with a couple international friends but likely not close, deep friendships ...

What´s it like for a Danish Girl Living Abroad in Bulgaria? Meet Katrine!

It took me two months to get a resident ID. Also, it is always a little hard to be away from friends and family, but it is really nice that we have social ...

An Expat's Guide to Living in Denmark: Choosing a Danish vs an ...

Choosing a Danish vs an international school can be a very difficult decision for foreigners to make. That is why I wrote this blog post to.

Getting the most out of your expat experience!

Expats are in the same boat, not knowing anyone, so it's much easier at first to make friends with internationals. You might be surprised to ...

Cracking the Norse code: how to make Danish friends

Many Danes have a solid friendship group, therefore they may not be actively seeking more friends – so this means a lot of effort will have to ...

Confessions: After 8+ Years Living in Spain, It's Still Hard to Make ...

... just how hard it is to make friends—no matter how long you've been an expat. Both Claudia and I feel it's important to break the silence that ...

“Good working hours - but difficult to make friends with Danes” - DI

In the Expat Insider 2019 survey, expats respond that it is extremely difficult to settle in Denmark. Here, Denmark ranks 63rd out of 64 in ...

ASA 008: How to Make Friends with the Danes

There's a lot of trust. People trust each other. Most of the time people say that they feel safe in Denmark. They also feel safe with their kids ...