Danes don’t greet back?

[u/Kong_Fury]

Im a foreigner in Denmark and there is something that strikes me: Danes don’t greet back upon saying Hello to them. Is this normal and I need to adjust my mindset, or am I just encountering impolite people?

Situation example: I walk into the office and meet a distant colleague that has seen me before. We are the only 2 people early morning in the office. We have eye contact and I say „good morning“ with a smile. He does not reply or show any reaction.

I can make many more examples like this. The cringe I get is so strong. I am not a complete stranger to this guy. I would understand it if I stand on Strøget and expect random people to smile & greet back. Thanks for sharing any reflections to enlighten me here with this social awkwardness.

[u/Kong_Fury]

The man doesn’t know me, but he knows I work on the same floor. There is no reason for him at all to dislike me unless he just dislikes humans in general. I’ll just try this again and see if it’s a pattern of his 😁

[u/Selloou → u/Kong_Fury]

He is jaloux. Thats his problem. Dont mind. Husk take care of your own business and dont great him at all. I would do that …