Name: 美國人在丹麥生活後的 10 個驚人發現 (10 Shocking Realizations Americans Have After Living In Denmark)
Uploaded: 2025-09-01T01:18:02.000Z
Duration: 9 min 33 s

Most people assume daily routines remain more or less the same from country to country.

大多數人認為，不同國家的日常生活大致相同。

情態副詞

But in Denmark, even small expectations shift almost immediately.

但在丹麥，即使是很小的期望值，也幾乎會立即發生變化。

程度副詞

Did you know that in Copenhagen, people routinely walk through Nyhavn at midnight with barely a second thought for safety, while in most major U.S. cities, that same walk would feel uneasy?

您知道嗎，在哥本哈根，人們經常在午夜時分穿過尼哈芬，幾乎不需要考慮安全問題，而在美國大多數大城市，同樣的步行會讓人感到不安。

It is common to see bicycles moving quietly past street cafes, with locals enjoying coffee at a relaxed pace and city buses arriving exactly as scheduled.

經常可以看到自行車從街邊咖啡館悄然駛過，當地人悠閒地品嚐著咖啡，城市公車準時到達。

Almost everything is recognizable, yet many details operate differently than in the U.S. or Canada.

幾乎所有東西都能辨認出來，但許多細節的操作卻與美國或加拿大不同。

This video examines 10 clear differences Americans notice after a year in Denmark.

這段視頻介紹了美國人在丹麥生活一年後發現的 10 個明顯不同之處。

Each point is based on real laws, up-to-date price lists, government research, direct testimonials, and verified case studies, not just popular travel blogs.

每一點都基於真實的法律、最新的價格表、政府研究、直接推薦和經過驗證的案例研究，而不僅僅是流行的旅遊博客。

If you want an honest look, not the glossy version, you are in the right place.

如果您想要一個真實的外觀，而不是光鮮亮麗的版本，那您就來對地方了。

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In the United States, many judge career achievement by hours spent and availability after closing time.

在美國，許多人以工作時間和下班後的空閒時間來評判職業成就。

Denmark takes another approach altogether.

丹麥則完全採取了另一種方式。

Five weeks of paid vacation are required by Danish law.

Many Danes take three uninterrupted weeks off each summer.

許多丹麥人每年夏天都會不間斷地休假三週。

Most offices are empty by 4.30 p.m., and evenings are treated as personal time.

大多數辦公室在下午 4 時 30 分之前就已空無一人，晚上則被視為私人時間。

When Americans imagine text messages and emails still coming in after hours,

當美國人想象著下班後仍有簡訊和電子郵件進來時、

筆記本電腦關閉，工作就此結束。

Lunches last an hour or more, often with people sitting outdoors or eating together at simple canteens instead of eating at desks.

午餐時間長達一小時或更長，人們通常坐在戶外，或一起在簡易食堂用餐，而不是在辦公桌前用餐。

Americans used to tight schedules often report the difference as surprising, almost like being given permission to reset priorities.

習慣於緊湊日程安排的美國人常常表示這種差異令人驚訝，幾乎就像被允許重新設定優先事項一樣。

The structure supports family, hobbies, and personal time, putting life ahead of work in clear, practical terms.

這種結構支持家庭、業餘愛好和個人時間，明確而實用地將生活置於工作之上。

Americans have decades of habit when it comes to locking doors and staying aware on city streets.

美國人在城市街道上鎖門和保持警惕已有幾十年的習慣。

The sense of safety in Denmark stands out.

Official figures from 2022 show that Copenhagen's violent crime rate is about 60% lower than Chicago's.

2022 年的官方數據顯示，哥本哈根的暴力犯罪率比芝加哥低約 60%。

Most Danish police officers do not carry firearms.

In small towns, it is common to see 8-year-olds cycling to school alone, and playgrounds remain busy into the evening.

在小城鎮，經常可以看到 8 歲的孩子獨自騎車上學，而遊樂場直到傍晚仍然很熱鬧。

Even in the center of Copenhagen, infants sleep in prams just outside cafes while parents chat indoors, a sight difficult to imagine in many U.S. neighborhoods.

即使在哥本哈根市中心，嬰兒就睡在咖啡館外面的嬰兒車裡，父母則在室內哈拉，這種景象在美國的許多社區都很難想象。

This detail influences daily habits in ways most Americans do not expect.

這一細節以大多數美國人意想不到的方式影響著人們的日常習慣。

Parents become comfortable letting children visit friends on their own, and a frequent tension in daily life fades.

父母開始放心讓孩子自己去拜訪朋友，日常生活中經常出現的緊張情緒也會逐漸消失。

It changes how people use public spaces and trust their surroundings.

它改變了人們使用公共空間和信任周圍環境的方式。

For Americans, a routine medical visit often means paperwork and bills.

對美國人來說，常規就醫往往意味著文書工作和賬單。

在丹麥，醫療保健是一項權利。

Residents receive a yellow insurance card covering nearly all care with no out-of-pocket cost for doctor visits.

居民會收到一張黃色的保險卡，幾乎涵蓋所有的醫療服務，看病無需自費。

There are no deductibles or surprise charges.

In the U.S., a primary care appointment without insurance can run $130 or more, or $30 to $40 with coverage.

在美國，沒有保險的初級保健預約可能需要 130 美元或更多，有保險的則需要 30 至 40 美元。

In Denmark, there is no bill for residents, and prescription medication is capped.

在丹麥，居民沒有賬單，處方藥也有上限。

Most common drugs cost between 60 and 200 kroner, or roughly $9 to $30.

大多數常用藥物的價格在 60 到 200 克朗之間，約合 9 到 30 美元。

Even long hospital stays do not create enormous debts.

即使長期住院也不會產生鉅額債務。

Many Americans find themselves scheduling overdue exams or simple checkups they had postponed in the U.S.

許多美國人發現自己安排了逾期的檢查或他們在美國延後的簡單檢查。

The sense of relief is real, and expectations about healthcare change quickly.

這種如釋重負的感覺是真實的，對醫療保健的期望也在迅速改變。

這種反差給許多人提出了一個問題。

Why is this so difficult to achieve back home?

為什麼這在國內如此難以實現？

Supermarkets in Denmark surprise Americans with what is missing as much as what is present.

丹麥的超市讓美國人大吃一驚，缺什麼就有什麼。

Processed snacks and sugary cereals occupy little shelf space.

加工零食和含糖穀物食品幾乎不佔貨架空間。

Instead, shoppers find dark rye breads, seasonal produce, and local dairy products.

取而代之的是黑麥麵包、時令農產品和在地奶製品。

Danish law bans dozens of food additives and dyes approved in the U.S., with restrictions on GMOs as well.

丹麥法律禁止數十種美國準許的食品添加劑和染料，並對轉基因生物加以限制。

According to a 2023 price index, organic milk usually costs 12 kroner, 1.78, per liter, and whole grain bread is about 25 kroner, 3.70, per loaf.

根據 2023 年的價格指數，有機牛奶通常為每升 12 克朗（1.78 美元），全麥麵包約為每條 25 克朗（3.70 美元）。

Farmers' markets feature local produce, usually grown within 50 miles.

農貿市場以當地農產品為特色，通常在 50 英里範圍內種植。

Restaurants focus on in-season ingredients, and most meals are prepared from scratch.

餐廳以當季食材為主，大部分飯菜都是從頭開始準備的。

Lunch at a mid-range spot averages 130 to 200 kroner, 19.30.

中檔餐廳的午餐平均為 130 到 200 克朗（19.30）。

But fresh groceries remain within reach for most people.

但對大多數人來說，新鮮的食品雜貨仍然觸手可及。

Over time, many Americans find themselves valuing simple, stronger flavors and lose their taste for highly processed food.

隨著時間的推移，許多美國人發現自己更看重簡單、濃郁的口味，而失去了對高度加工食品的喜好。

Food laws and habits here turn daily meals into something many describe as memorable, not just routine.

這裡的食品法律和習慣將日常飲食變成了許多人所說的令人難忘的東西，而不僅僅是例行公事。

Urban life in Denmark challenges American habits around transportation.

丹麥的城市生活對美國人的交通習慣提出了挑戰。

In Copenhagen, more than 60% of residents commute by bike each day.

在哥本哈根，超過 60% 的居民每天騎自行車上下班。

Train, metro, and bus lines connect neighborhoods and suburbs smoothly.

火車、地鐵和公交線路將居民區和郊區順暢地連接起來。

A one-zone metro trip costs 24 kroner, 3.55, and almost always runs on time.

地鐵單程票價為 24 克朗（3.55 美元），而且幾乎總是準時運行。

In most U.S. cities, public transport is unreliable, and car ownership is almost automatic.

在美國大多數城市，公共交通並不可靠，擁有汽車幾乎是理所當然的事。

In Denmark, many people avoid owning cars for good reason.

在丹麥，許多人不擁有汽車是有道理的。

Bike lanes are separated and cover most major streets.

自行車道是分隔式的，覆蓋了大部分主要街道。

Instead of families driving SUVs, parents and children ride sturdy cargo bikes or walk to destinations like grocery stores and schools.

家長和孩子們不再駕駛越野車，而是騎著結實的貨運自行車或步行前往雜貨店和學校等目的地。

No fuel costs, no seeking out parking spaces, and less congestion.

無需燃油費，無需尋找停車位，減少擁堵。

Busy avenues are quieter, and daily trips become less stressful.

繁忙的街道變得更加安靜，日常出行也不再那麼緊張。

It demonstrates that better mobility is possible if policies change.

它表明，如果政策發生變化，就有可能實現更好的流動性。

Danes have a reputation for speaking strong English, and this proves true in daily life.

丹麥人以英語口語流利著稱，這在日常生活中也得到了驗證。

More than 85% are fluent, and menus, train schedules, and signs are often in two languages in cities.

85%以上的人都能說流利的語言，在城市中，菜單、火車時刻表和標誌通常使用兩種語言。

Even so, newcomers are expected to make an effort with Danish out of respect.

即便如此，出於對丹麥人的尊重，新來者還是要努力學習。

Children learn English from age 9 and pick up German or French by secondary school.

孩子們從 9 歲開始學習英語，到中學時再學習德語或法語。

Shop owners and staff may switch languages easily.

店主和員工可以很容易地轉換語言。

Americans often find Danish challenging to pronounce and struggle with street names.

美國人常常覺得丹麥語發音有難度，對街道名稱也很費勁。

The experience can be humbling, even though English is widely understood.

儘管人們普遍都能聽懂英語，但這種經歷還是會讓人感到慚愧。

Many Americans realize quickly that knowing some Danish smooths almost every interaction, and that language barriers still shape daily life even in a multilingual country.

許多美國人很快就意識到，懂一些丹麥語幾乎可以使每一次交流都變得順暢，即使在一個多語言國家，語言障礙仍然會影響日常生活。

The approach to education in Denmark stands in strong contrast to the U.S. system.

丹麥的教育方式與美國的教育體制形成了鮮明的對比。

Danish universities charge no tuition for residents and provide subsidized options for EU students, while non-EU students still pay about 45,000 kroner per year – 6,600 – far less than the 4,000 annual fees at many American private colleges.

丹麥大學對居民不收學費，併為歐盟學生提供補貼，而非歐盟學生每年仍需支付約 45,000 克朗（6600 美元），遠低於許多美國私立大學每年 4,000 美元的學費。

Danish students also receive government stipends of up to 65.89 kroner monthly – 9.70 – for living costs.

丹麥學生每月還可獲得高達 65.89 克朗（9.70 歐元）的政府津貼，用於支付生活費用。

Schools focus on problem-solving and debate, not memorization.

學校注重解決問題和辯論，而不是死記硬背。

Vocational education is openly valued, and apprenticeships are built directly into many career paths.

職業教育受到公開重視，學徒制被直接納入許多職業道路。

The idea of finishing college without debt or choosing a skilled trade without stigma feels unexpected for many Americans.

對於許多美國人來說，無債讀完大學或選擇一門沒有汙名的技術行業是意想不到的。

These experiences give Danish students the freedom to start adult life with choices Americans often find out of reach.

這些經歷為丹麥學生提供了開始成人生活的自由，讓他們可以選擇美國人通常認為遙不可及的生活方式。

The daily rhythm in Denmark is noticeably calmer.

丹麥的日常節奏明顯更加平靜。

Before smartphones, U.S. weekends filled up with errands and at-home projects.

在使用智能手機之前，美國人的週末充斥著各種差事和家庭項目。

Cafes fill with families and older couples who stay for long brunches.

咖啡館裡擠滿了家庭和老年夫婦，他們會在這裡度過漫長的早午餐時光。

Weeknight dinners last longer than the U.S. average, often stretching beyond an hour.

週末晚餐的持續時間比美國平均水平要長，往往超過一個小時。

Afternoon coffee, called kaffepas, is standard around 2 p.m. at many offices.

下午 2 點左右，許多辦公室都會提供下午咖啡（稱為 Kaffepas）。

The expectation is to enjoy time fully, not rush through it.

我們的期望是充分享受時間，而不是匆匆度過。

Americans are frequently surprised by this, doing less but valuing the quality of experience and conversation.

美國人經常對此感到驚訝，他們做得較少，但卻非常重視體驗和對話的品質。