US Business Culture: Vacation Expectations

Vacation season is on the way, and it’s one of the top stressors between Danes and Americans working together.

Danes want to enjoy three or four weeks off in the summer to relax, regain perspective. Americans say, I have a customer on the line right now, and he’s angry, why won’t you pick up the phone? What – three weeks from now?

If you’re serious about doing business in the US, leave at least one person in the Danish office who can answer questions and make a quick decision.

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Kay Xander Mellish is the author of "Working with Americans: Tips for Danes" and "Working with Danes: Tips for Americans," available on books.howtoliveindenmark.com or on Amazon, Google Books, Apple Books, Saxo Books, and Barnes and Noble Nook.

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Learn more at Amerikansk.dk.