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The Xenophobe's Guide to the Danes (Xenophobe's Guides) (Paperback)

by Steven Harris (Author), Helen Dyrbye (Author), Thomas Golzen (Author)

4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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Paperback: 64 pages
Publisher: Ravette; 1st Ed edition (1 Mar 1997)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1902825241
ISBN-13: 978-1902825243
Product Dimensions: 17 x 10.8 x 1 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 78,946 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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The character, values and foibles of the Danes.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The true nature of the Danes revealed!, 13 Dec 2000

By	Mette Hesselholt Hansen (Denmark) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I admit to being a Dane, and reading this book my reactions alternated between amused pride and sincere embarrassment as I saw one layer after another of our national character accurately dissected, -but most of all I laughed!

This book has a wonderful energetic sense of irony and humour, combined with a deep insight into the Danish culture and mentality. The only objection I have to some of the conclusions and observations is that they are rather obviously made in Copenhagen and apply the best to Danes from the capital. Denmark is a small country, but there is still some regional variance in our culture. For instance, people in Jutland have a better sense of humour than those in Copenhagen. I think a Copenhagen Dane might have laughed less...

If you are going to Denmark, if you have travelled or lived there for a while, if you hate us, love us, or feel puzzled about us, or if you are a Dane yourself, you will almost certainly enjoy this book!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Both good fun and true, 3 May 2004

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A real life-saver. I've been living in Denmark for 4 months now and I bought this book just before I left - it has proved invaluable! It covers how the danes see themselves and their neighbours, social customs, etc., as well as trivia that would take you years to find out otherwise.

One of the best things about this book is the writing style - it's to-the-point and humourous, making the book entertaining to read. If you really want to understand the danes then this book will fill you in on all the essential details.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Essential reading for anyone moving to Denmark, 25 Oct 2007

By	vikingraider (Denmark) - See all my reviews

The author portrays many negative Danish characteristics, including arrogance and narrow-mindedness. The sad thing being that it is unfortunately true, and living here for 3 years, I feel justified in having earnt the right to an opinion about it (clubbed over the head by the missus and dragged over...men with Danish partners, you have been warned!).

Yes, I've met many nice Danes, but underneath it all there is indeed, as this book rightly says, a pity from them to you on account of your non-Danishness and your general bad luck to have not been born in Denmark.

And if anyone wants to accuse me of any of the same characteristics, then I'm a Brit and the English one has many elements I agree with! A great series of books, these short guides are. Highly recommended.

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4.0 out of 5 stars What is it to be Danish?
I am married to a Dane and have been going to Denmark at least twice a year since the late 60's so I have seen most of the country. Read more

Published 5 months ago by Mr. Anthony P. Hartley

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
Quite honestly, having been living in Denmark for near enough a year, I had put this little book to one side, I'd read a few pages and thought "this can't be right, its... Read more

Published 13 months ago by Go Jodfrey

2.0 out of 5 stars Not quite accurate.....
This small book, although an entertaining read, is only about 50% accurate regarding its view of Denmark and the Danes. Read more

Published on 25 Sep 2007 by Expatbrit

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