What is socially acceptable in Denmark that would be horrifying in the U.S.?

Seongil Kwon

Denmark is quite unique.

1. SEX. Everywhere. Sex education is done early and the right to have sex is taken seriously. A friend told me once, if my dad ever walked in on me having sex with a girl I would yell at him to get out. We were 15. Also, X-rated content would be aired on national TV after midnight. Wasn’t an issue.
2. Nudity. I would sleep over at friends and realize their moms were very comfortable being topless. Sun bathing or not, it just wasn’t inappropriate showing skin. Body painting was common in the summer. That’s topless women with only paint covering the sensitive parts. Points. Tips. Whatever.
3. Social disparity. It’s just one big middle class. Where you went to school pretty much determined what sort of people you met but it wasn’t uncommon for a son of a doctor or a lawyer to be content with being a supermarket clerk. The lines are clearly blurred between the rich and the poor and much fewer people define themselves through their wealth.
4. Social involvement. Danes are more involved with politics at an early age. They have stronger views and a sense of what they believe is right or wrong at a much earlier age. This usually results in open discussions on sensitive topics at dinner tables and at school. Political correctness is less important as people are more inclined to express their beliefs.