Hosting
A good guest
Cultural norms
Guest situations
Food and drink
100

What do you say when someone arrives at your home?

Welcome

100

What should you say when you enter someone’s home?

Hello! Thank you for having me!

100

What is a common gift to bring when visiting a friend’s home?

Flowers or a gift

100

You’re a guest. The host gives you food. What do you say?

Thank you

100

What’s a typical thing to offer guests when they arrive?

A drink or snacks

200

What do you offer a guest to drink?

Water, milk, juice, soda

200

What should you do before sitting down?

Ask where to sit.

200

How would you say the Danish "tak for mad" in English?

It tasted good or thank you for food

200

A guest is late to your party. What do you say?

That's okay. Come in!

200

What food do you often serve at a birthday party?

Pizza, cake, burger

300

What do you say when your guest leaves?

Thanks for coming!

300

Should you take your shoes off if the host asks you to?

Yes
300

What do many Danes do with their shoes when they enter a home?

They take them off

300

You want more juice. What do you say?

May I have some more juice, please

300

What is something healthy to serve a guest?

Fruit or vegetables

400

What does a host usually say before eating?

Enjoy your meal!

400

What do you say when you leave someone’s house?

Thank you for having me

400

Do people in Denmark usually hug or shake hands when they meet for the first time?

Shake hands

400

A guest says “Thank you for dinner.” What do you say?

You’re welcome / I’m glad you liked it!

400

How many dishes do you eat at a fine-dining-restaurant?

Typical 3-7 dishes

500

What is the English word for “værtskab”?

Hospitality
500

What should you never do without asking in someone’s home?

Go through their things

500

Is it polite to be on time in Denmark?

Yes, it is polite

500

You are the host. The guest drops a glass. What do you say?

No problem! It's okay

500

What do people often drink when visiting someone in England?

Tea

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