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In an anti-authoritarian country like Denmark, being a boss is a precarious (social) position. Danish bosses don\u2019t like to flaunt their authority.

In fact, when you enter a room of Danes, it is often difficult to tell which one is the boss. The social cues that point to a big cheese in other cultures \u2013 the flashy watch, the oversize office, the glamorous yet servile executive assistant \u2013 are considered poor taste in egalitarian Denmark.

So are the booming, take-charge personalities many foreigners may expect from a boss.

Denmark is a flat country. It is flat geographically, you are expected to keep a flat temperament and vocal tone, and (as they love to tell you) Danish companies have a relatively flat management structure.

This means fewer layers of people to keep an eye on you, which can be a refreshing thing, but also fewer people around to help if you\u2019re going off the rails entirely.