It is considered rude to get too friendly with someone with whom you have only a casual acquaintance. This includes questions about the person’s private life or comments about religion, income and family.
Danish business introductions consist of a formal exchange. If you are sitting and being introduced to a new contact or associate, be sure to stand up before extending your hand. Offer a firm handshake as you make eye contact.
The Danes want each minute spent on the job to be productive and used effectively. It is important to arrive on time and give a well prepared presentation. Meetings move swiftly and will start and end on time.
Many people are flattered by compliments, but this is not the case with Danes. Danes sometimes consider compliments to be inappropriate.