WHAT MAKES DENMARK SO HAPPY?

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Interesting video

Every year, several surveys show that Danes are the self-proclaimed happiest people in the world.
To outsiders, it's a curiosity, for despite its wealth and prosperity, Denmark also has long, dark winters and one of Europe's highest tax rates.

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posted by TornadoWoman

Very interesting video... Ha! Lower your expectations, free healthcare for everyone, and free education!
So, that's it! The Danes don't need anything else to be happy! Why can't we here in The USA have the same ?

posted by MariaSF
about 1 month ago

Hi! Thank you very much! The other day Oprah did a program
from Denmark, and I was SO impressed with the level of happiness
and peace there.

The people are so secure and relaxed.

I am a new member here.

Have a great weekend,
TravelerEng :)

posted by TravelerEng
about 1 month ago

Did you notice that noone in the video is overweight? Wonder if that has anything to do with their contentment, or if their contentment prevents overweight?

posted by macscout
about 1 month ago

A great weekend to you, too, TravelerEng!

Macscout - No I didn't notice that - how observant you are!
Maybe research should be done on your second question since it sure is a thought-provoking one!

posted by TornadoWoman
about 1 month ago

I was in Denmark in 1979, and I believe because the scenery is so marvelous, and they treat everyone with respect.

posted by beezee1929
about 1 month ago

You don't think the Akvavit and Absolut have anything to do with it? They do make the most of even the cold, they have an ice bar--totally ice walls, floor, etc. They lend you a parka to wear while in there drinking. And even the bartender is happy!

posted by dotterific
about 1 month ago

A friend of mine lived there for a few years and absolutely loved it. If his kids weren't here, I think he would've stayed. He's a die hard conservative, but said the gov't health plan works wonderfully there. Denmark sounds a lot like Minnesota in the long winters and high state taxes...and in how they treat the cold, building ice palaces and all. Not enough to keep me there, however. Brrrrr.