Books by Kay Xander Mellish

An updated version of the popular book based on the "How to Live in Denmark" podcast, with 8 new chapters. In this fun, easy-to-read book, Kay draws on her own experience as a foreigner in Denmark in when it comes to learning Danish, trying to find a job in Denmark, and looking for a place to live in Copenhagen. She also touches on dating in Denmark, Danish drinking culture, Danish childraising, and how you can guess a Danish person's age from their first name alone. This entertaining look at life as an outsider in Denmark draws on gentle humor and can be enjoyed by both foreigners and their Danish friends.

Life as a foreigner in Denmark, one of the world's most homogenous countries, isn't always easy. In this book Kay Xander Mellish – an American who has lived in Denmark for more than a decade – offers a fun guide to Danish culture and Danish manners, as well as tips on how to find a job, a date, someone to talk to or something to eat.

Denmark is famous for its work-life balance, and salaries are high. The Danish "flat hierarchy" means that you may find yourself interacting with top management even as a junior employee. Your Danish boss will expect you to be proactive, work independently, and quickly admit mistakes when you make them. This book explains some of these unwritten rules of the Danish workplace, as well as how to find a job in Denmark.- Is learning to speak Danish necessary?- How can you promote your skills in a job interview without breaking "The Jante Law"?- Is it true that Danish bosses encourage you to disagree with them?- Why is it so important to take a break and eat cake with your colleagues?- What's it like to be an international boss leading a Danish team?This is an updated version of the 2018 original "How to Work in Denmark", with three new chapters: "Managing Danes as an International", "Working Together Virtually" and "Denmark vs Sweden, Norway, Germany."

Many Americans enjoy doing business in Denmark or working with Danish business partners.But while Denmark is a great place for business - with excellent infrastructure, minimal corruption, and flexible business structures – there are significant differences between working culture in Denmark and in the US.Why is being a boss in Denmark - or working for a Danish boss - so different than the boss-employee relationship in the US?What is "the law of Jante" and why does it mean that you should go easy on the positive feedback and compliments when working with Danes?Why are there fewer women in management in egalitarian Denmark than in the US?What do you need to know about Danish business manners? How far in advance should you schedule a Danish business meeting? Should you bring gifts to your Danish business partners?This fun audiobook is read by the author, an American who has worked with several Danish companies. It will help Americans understand their Danish colleagues better and avoid simple mistakes.

This flip book combination of Kay Xander Mellish's classic "Working with Americans: Tips for Danes" and "Working with Danes: Tips for Americans" is a fun way for both Danes and Americans to learn about each other's working culture - and take a peek at what's being said about their own way of working.Danish working culture, with its flat hierarchy, isn't always a good fit with ambitious, charismatic American bosses. Meanwhile, the American way of selling can be too emotional and aggressive for the Danes, who prefer a more fact-based, authentic approach. Americans sometimes struggle with the Danish way of doing business, which often puts the needs of employees above the needs of customers. The limited Danish work week and five weeks a year of annual paid vacation sometimes makes Americans feel that their Danish counterparts are never in the office when they need them.This guide to doing business in Denmark and doing business in the US also contains information on business etiquette, such as dining out and giving business gifts. It offers additional insights on social life in the two countries, including tips on small talk and how to make friends.The light, easy-reading tone of this book makes it an ideal guide to US business culture vs Danish business culture.

What should you expect in meetings and negotiations with Americans? How can you make small talk with American colleagues? What do Americans really want from a Danish manager? And why do Americans use so many exclamation points?Kay Xander Mellish is a US-DK dual citizen with working experience in both countries. In this audio book, she offers tips for Danes who work with Americans as colleagues, customers, or suppliers. (A companion volume for Americans who work with Danes will be available soon.)This entertaining, informative guide will make working with Americans more pleasant and more successful.

Amerikansk forretningsetikette er ikke altid nem at forstå, mange danskere begår fejl, når de skal drive forretning i USA og finde rundt i amerikansk arbejdskultur.Denne bog kan hjælpe dig til en bedre forståelse for den kulturforskel mellem USA og Danmark, der kan skabe problemer, når man skal arbejde sammen.Find ud af:◦ Hvad du kan forvente af møder og forhandlinger med amerikanerne◦ Hvad man snakker om med sine amerikanske kolleger – og hvad man ikke snakker om.◦ Hvilken slags leder en amerikaner helst vil have.◦ Hvorfor dine amerikanske kunder forventer, at du besvarer deres mails 24/7.◦ Hvordan man snakker amerikansk engelsk og hvordan man undgår sprogfejl.◦ Hvorfor amerikanere elsker(!) udråbstegn!

Arabic speakers living in Denmark will enjoy this translation of the popular English book, "How to Live in Denmark". This light, humorous book covers everything from daily life in Denmark to Danish holidays to childraising the Danish way. It talks frankly about the tension between pride in one's own cultural traditions and integration into Danish society. Both new arrivals in Denmark and long-term residents can enjoy the Arabic-language version of "How to Live in Denmark", which also includes a special introduction written for Arabic speakers.

Most Danes speak excellent English. That said, they do make a few common - and sometimes comic - errors. This light-hearted little book will help Danes speak even more smooth and professional English, for work, travel, or fun. -----------Danskerne snakker rigtigt godt engelsk, men indimellem laver de alligevel nogle fejl. Nogle større end andre. Nogle sjovere end andre.I "Top 35 Mistakes Danes Make in English" får du en oversigt over de 35 fejl en dansker oftest laver, når vedkommende taler engelsk. Der kan f.eks. være hvornår man hhv. bruger "fun" og "funny".Kay Xander Mellish står bag "Top 35 Mistakes Danes Make in English". Det er en oplagt bog for alle der er igang med at lære engelsk, alle der gerne vil forbedre sit engelsk, og måske dem der bruger engelsk enten på sit arbejde eller som rejsende.

هذه النسخة العربية من كتاب " كيف تعيش في الدنمارك" مصممة خصيصا لكل المتحدثين باللغة العربية الذين يعيشون في الدنمارك.كتاب سلس ويتميز بروح الدعابة حول أساليب الحياة في الدنمارك, ولا يحتوي إطلاقا علي أي معلومات تخص الهجرة إلي الدنمارك, أو كيفية الحصول علي تأشيرة الدخول. المؤلف لا يمثل الحكومة الدنماركية, كما أنه لايمكنه الإجابة علي أي أسئلة خاصة بهذه الموضوعات."كيف تعيش في الدنمارك": الطبعة العربية هي الترجمة المباشرة للنسخة الأصلية و المكتوبة باللغة الانجليزية بالإضافة لبعض المحتويات الخاصة, بما في ذلك الصفحة رقم 8 "رسالة خاصة بالقارئ العربي" حول التحديات التي يمكن أن يواجهها العرب والمسلمون في الدنمارك, بالإضافة إلي فصل أخر عن كيفية تربية الأطفال في النظام الدنماركي.Arabic speakers living in Denmark will enjoy this translation of the popular English book, "How to Live in Denmark". This light, humorous book covers everything from daily life in Denmark to Danish holidays to childraising the Danish way. It talks frankly about the tension between pride in one's own cultural traditions and integration into Danish society. Both new arrivals in Denmark and long-term residents can enjoy the Arabic-language version of "How to Live in Denmark", which also includes a special introduction written for Arabic speakers.

Life in one of the world's most homogenous countries can be tough on foreigners. Why do Danish adults wear elf hats to parties? Should you wear one too? Why are Danish adults so kind and gentle around their friends, yet so vicious to strangers in bicycle lanes? Why is it OK in Denmark to talk openly about sex, but embarrassing to admit to ambition? 'How to Live in Denmark' is based on the podcast by Kay Xander Mellish, who has lived in Denmark since 2000. It answers these questions and many more about daily life as a non-Dane in 'the happiest country in the world'.

Chinese visitors to Denmark, Chinese students in Denmark and Chinese immigrants to Denmark will enjoy this Chinese-language version of the popular book 'How to Live in Denmark', based on the popular podcast. The book includes a special introduction for Chinese readers.