5 Ways our Views of America Have Changed After Living in Denmark

5 Ways our Views of America Have Changed After Living in Denmark
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In this video, we reflect on how our views of America have changed after living in Denmark for five years. We break down 5 changes that we have experienced in our thoughts about our home country now that we live abroad.

One view that's changed for us during our expat life, is that rugged individualism is not as appealing. We now feel that community and trust in others are important and often that gets lost in the states. While personal ambition is a good thing, it makes for a more pleasant life experience if not everything is a competition

When comparing Denmark to America, we find that work-life balance isn't about balance it's about separation. We much prefer the Danish work lifestyle where things, like taking a vacation, not working while off, and being refreshed each day, are important.

One thing we realize now is that America does a good job with integrating new people - and not enough credit given. Danish culture is more about language, food, activities, while American culture is more about shared ideals and values.

The politicization of everything is incredibly toxic in America and we didn't realize how endemic this is until we moved away. A political party is now treated like supporting a football team - it is part of identity and people adopt causes they don't care about but fit their “team”.

We have also learned that freedom is not just something Americans have. It also comes in many forms - and in Denmark, it particularly comes from the trust that things work and not everyone is out to get you. Freedom can be simple things like having a beer on the street without being harassed, but as a society being free to take holidays or not having anxiety on making ends - it actually mentally frees people to live a happier life.

Overall, we love America and always will, but living in Denmark has reshaped our views. Living abroad offers a chance to examine your home country with a fresh perspective and find things you love and others that you would improve.

CONTENT:
Intro - 0:00
Rugged Individualism in America - 0:40
Work-Life Balance - 2:23
America is GOOD at Integration - 4:28
Overly Politicizing EVERYTHING is Toxic - 7:09
Freedom Isn't Uniquely American - 10:03
Final Thoughts - 12:45

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