Spanish Culture

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Spanish Culture

• Natalie Singleton

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Clothing

• Modern, conservative, stylish
• Girls wear trousers
• Boys are into designer wear
• Denim is in
• Short skirts and swim-wear are frowned upon

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Food

• Cheap, substantial meals as opposed to gourmet
• Tapas
• Serrano Ham
• Fish delicacies (Paella)
• Continental breakfast, light lunch, late evening
  meal

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Money Matters

• Most major credit cards are accepted
• Most places have ATMs that allow you to withdraw
  cash with your card
• 1 US Dollar .77 Euro

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Conformities

• Greetings consist of a handshake and a kiss on
  both cheeks
• Spanish men maintain longer eye contact with
  females
• Life is slow paced
• Life begins when the sun goes down

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Siesta

• To fully enjoy a siesta it is very important to
  have a good lunch with friends or/and relatives.
• The real siesta takes place in bed and in
  pyjamas, but a suitable sofa is also meant if a
  bed is not available
• Timing is very important. A siesta should last
  between 15-30 minutes not more.
• Don't let anything disturb you. Siesta is quite a
  serious activity. Some people can't enjoy a
  siesta without tv or radio. If these kind of
  things help you to fall asleep, use them.
• The best way to wake-up from a siesta is a
  delicate human voice. If you don't have anybody
  near, remember to use an alarm clock.

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Nightlife

• Evenings start with el paseo
• Spanish life is lived in the streets
• Street cafes and bars
• Nightclubs are the main attraction for teenagers

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Fiestas and Traditions

• Each town has their own celebrations
• Celebrate national holidays such as Christmas,
  Easter, All Saints Day, ect.
• Majority of festivities are religious based

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Bullfighting

• The National Sport of Spain
• 711 AD
• 24,000 bulls are killed each year

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Flamenco

• The Great Spanish Tradition
• Cante the song
• Baile the dance
• Guitarra guitar playing
• Product of the Gypsies

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