If you are happy...
Wednesday, 16. July 2008, 14:59:09
If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands! *clap clap* If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands! *clap clap*
If that is the case then there should be applause ringing out from Denmark these days, as it is crowned the happiest country in the world.
The Danes often come out on top in happiness surveys, but the long-term data from this one proves that they are the most content nation without a doubt.
The data from the World Values Survey at the University of Michigan covers 97 countries and was collected over the last 17 years. Fifty-two countries on the list have happiness results from as far back as 1981, Denmark included.
The survey is an accumulation of surveys over the period, in which a total of 350,000 people were questioned. The survey will appear in the July 2008 issue of the journal Perspectives on Psychological Science. Researchers asked the same two questions over the years: "Taking all things together, would you say you are very happy, rather happy, not very happy, or not at all happy?" And, "All things considered, how satisfied are you with your life as a whole these days?
The old saying, 'Money can't buy happiness' is certainly true in this case. Researchers found that economic growth in a country did not automatically improve the mood of the people.
'If economic growth is not accompanied by social security and a healthy social environment where the citizen feel that they can trust the authorities, then the growth can be a stress factor,' Jan Dehley, a sociology professor with the project, told Politiken newspaper.
He said that Denmark was at the top of the table because it has combined social security with economic growth for a long time.
The study found that the level of happiness has increased in general around the world. A happiness index created from the survey results found that 40 out of the 52 countries have seen an increase in happiness. Researchers think that this could be due to more peaceful, stabile societies over the years.
If you're happy and you know it, Then your face will surely show it
If you're happy and you know it,
Clap your hands. *clap clap*
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Congrats
By rose-marie, # 16. July 2008, 15:12:37
*clap clap* *clap clap* *clap clap*
By zetorres, # 16. July 2008, 15:16:35
First Denmark is perceived to be the least corrupt country in the world in this year's Corruption Perceptions Index and now Denmark is also crowned the happiest country.
Is there no international poll that the Danes don't win?
By Moesring, # 16. July 2008, 15:21:49
Congratulations to Denmark!
By zetorres, # 16. July 2008, 15:24:52
By Spaggyj, # 16. July 2008, 15:25:30
Am I the only one thinking that the words are slightly different in Denmark?
I don't remember "Then your face will surely show it" - but I haven't sung this particular song for many years
By Moesring, # 16. July 2008, 15:36:55
The good politicians is all a country need to be good to live!!
By b_laudanum, # 16. July 2008, 15:50:05
By zetorres, # 16. July 2008, 15:58:39
By Dacotah, # 16. July 2008, 16:21:33
By Dacotah, # 16. July 2008, 16:21:59
@ Rose ~ So, Denmark will be the next country you'll live in, right?
@ Zé ~ It's great to hear! I visited Portugal once, and I remember the portuguese as very friendly as well, and I just love your weather!
@ Moe ~
About the song - it might be different from the one you learned, or perhaps I just remember it wrong - after all - it's not a song I sing every day!
@ Kimmie ~ Thank you Sweetie!
@ Becky ~ You are absolutely right about that!
By attilasoul, # 16. July 2008, 16:25:30
By attilasoul, # 16. July 2008, 16:25:50
By Dacotah, # 16. July 2008, 16:28:18
Thank you for your kind words!
By zetorres, # 16. July 2008, 16:35:50
By attilasoul, # 16. July 2008, 16:38:01
Albufeira?
By zetorres, # 16. July 2008, 16:40:42
I lived in Albufeira, but if I come to Portugal again, it will be in another town to see more.
By attilasoul, # 16. July 2008, 16:47:06
Porto is great city! City of the O'Porto wine!
But you have much more to see!
By zetorres, # 16. July 2008, 16:55:46
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By attilasoul, # 16. July 2008, 17:11:17
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By attilasoul, # 16. July 2008, 18:20:01
_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_
By nopanic, # 16. July 2008, 18:40:10
By attilasoul, # 16. July 2008, 18:45:28
By nopanic, # 16. July 2008, 18:47:56
By attilasoul, # 16. July 2008, 18:51:19
By nopanic, # 16. July 2008, 19:00:12
By attilasoul, # 16. July 2008, 19:04:16
By nopanic, # 16. July 2008, 19:07:47
By attilasoul, # 16. July 2008, 19:09:01
Nu er du da også blevet så fornuftig
If you´re happy and you know it, bang your head *bang bang*
If you´re happy and you know it, bang your head *bang bang*
If you're happy and you know it,
Then your face will surely show it
If you're happy and you know it,
bang your head *bang bang*
By nopanic, # 16. July 2008, 19:17:02
Jeg tror ikke lige jeg er til headbanging idag, måske i morgen!
By attilasoul, # 16. July 2008, 19:20:08
Har vist bare glemt at tage min medicin i dag
Er du stadig Warholiseret?
By nopanic, # 16. July 2008, 19:23:17
Jeg er stadig warholiseret... jeg synes selv resultatet blev ret godt.
Det er i øvrigt godt lige at småsnakke lidt igen. Det er længe siden.
By attilasoul, # 16. July 2008, 19:29:53
Nu blir jeg nysgerrig. Hvad skal der ske af spændende ting for dig i morgen?
By nopanic, # 16. July 2008, 19:58:32
Jeg kan røbe så meget at jeg er rigtig spændt!
By attilasoul, # 16. July 2008, 20:31:25
Och - det är flera som är spända
By rose-marie, # 16. July 2008, 21:50:13
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By rose-marie, # 16. July 2008, 22:22:15
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By rose-marie, # 16. July 2008, 22:28:05
By attilasoul, # 16. July 2008, 22:28:48
By Furie, # 16. July 2008, 23:10:04
Oh, I forgot you are dreaming again. Ahhh
By Dacotah, # 16. July 2008, 23:20:14
That is true, Carol. See, his legs are moving, looks like he is running...
By attilasoul, # 17. July 2008, 06:10:27
By Furie, # 17. July 2008, 11:46:24
I swear I'd never imagined saying just that to you!
By attilasoul, # 17. July 2008, 17:00:19
By Furie, # 17. July 2008, 17:32:20