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    Spanish Culture

    Natalie Singleton

    Clothing

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

    Food

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

    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

    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

    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.

    Nightlife

    Evenings start with el paseo


    Spanish life is lived in the streets
    Street cafes and bars
    Nightclubs are the main attraction for teenagers

    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

    Bullfighting

    The National Sport of


    Spain
    711 AD
    24,000 bulls are killed
    each year

    Flamenco

    The Great Spanish Tradition


    Cante: the song
    Baile: the dance
    Guitarra: guitar playing
    Product of the Gypsies

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