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Most people trust their friends and family， but Danes trust people they have never met. Trust is an invisible and important part of Danish society. It helps to save time and money.

Its said that Danes are the most trusting people in the world. Its because in Denmark， great attention is paid to traditions， customs and festivals. Denmark is a small country， and people usually grow up with friends， work with friends and live near friends and families. They share a lot of similarities， and they expect everyone to follow rules， and behave properly. Even when strangers meet with each other， they have very little suspicion（猜疑）.

Denmark has high levels of social trust. People trust each other and the government，the hospitals， and the police. Trust is important in business， too. People are assumed6 to be honest. Danes pay the worlds highest taxes7. The Danish health system is tax-funded8 and free for the patient. Danish schools are also funded by taxes and free for students. The idea is， everyone gives to the community and the community care for all.

If you are invited to dinner or a party， it is polite to send flowers in advance9. Gifts are expected to be wrapped10 to show respect. Danes love red wrapping paper. People open gifts right away when they receive them.

If you are going to meet with a Dane， remember to be on time. They expect someone to arrive on time， not early， not late. And when you promise a Dane， you better keep it. Any one thats not honest will have no friends in Denmark.

Maybe thats why Danes are happy people. They live like they are children in the world， and believe“a smile is the shortest distance between two people”.

大多數人会信任自己的朋友和家人，但丹麦人会信任从未谋面的陌生人。信任虽然无形，在丹麦社会却极其重要。信任可以节省时间和金钱。

据说，丹麦人是全世界最信任别人的。因为在丹麦，大家注重传统、风俗和节日。丹麦是一个小国家，大多数人都和朋友一起长大，和朋友一起工作，居住在朋友和家人附近。他们通常有很多共同之处，也希望每个人都遵守规则，举止得当。即使是陌生人碰面，大多数人也不会往坏处想。

在丹麦，社会信任度很高。人们彼此相信，相信政府、医院和警察。生意往来中信任也极其重要。人们很诚实。丹麦人缴的税是全世界最高的。丹麦的医疗卫生系统全部由税收而来，病人可以免费看病。学校也一样，学生可以免费入学。丹麦的理念是：每个人都付出，每个人都获得。

如果你受邀参加晚餐或聚会，提前送花更显礼貌。礼物最好包装好以示尊重，丹麦人最爱红色的礼物包装纸。他们收到礼物时，会当面打开。如果你要去见丹麦人，记得准时。他们总是很准时，不早，也不晚。当你向丹麦人许诺时，你最好说到做到。在丹麦，不诚实是结交不到朋友的。

也许这就是为什么丹麦人那么快乐：他们像孩子一样活在这个世界上。他们相信“微笑是两个人之间最近的距离”。

Tips

●great attention is paid to：短语pay attention to意为“重视”“留意”，文中的pay great attention to意思是“非常重视”。如：We should pay attention to this from the very beginning. 我们从一开始就要重视这个问题。

●expect everyone to： 短语expect sb. to do sth.意思是“期待某人做某事”“盼望某人做某事”。如：1）I expected him to turn down the invitation. 我希望他会谢绝这个邀请。2）I wasnt expecting you to help.我并没有指望你帮忙。