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USA vs. Spain: Manners

USA vs. Spain: Manners. What are considered “good manners” in Spain?. What are some “good manners” in the U.S.?. It is considered good manners to: Shake hands when meeting someone for the first time or when greeting an acquaintance (someone you do not know well).

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USA vs. Spain: Manners

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  1. USA vs. Spain:Manners

  2. What are considered “good manners” in Spain?

  3. What are some “good manners” in the U.S.? It is considered good manners to: • Shake hands when meeting someone for the first time or when greeting an acquaintance (someone you do not know well). • Speak formally and/or respectfully around authority figures or adults. • Leave a tip of 10%-20% of the total bill after receiving any type of service (i.e. haircut, meal at a restaurant, taxi ride or Uber, etc.). • Saying “sorry” in many different situations (sometimes too often). • Always saying “thank you” or “no, thank you”. • Holding the door open for another person. • Waving at someone if they let you pass when driving.

  4. What behaviors are not acceptable to do in public in Spain?

  5. What behaviors are not acceptable in the U.S.? • “Excessive” kissing or touching a loved one in public. • Making jokes or comments about a person’s race or gender in public or in private. • Using swear words in public or online. • Talking about how much money one earns or how much something cost. • Kissing people on the cheek (as in Spain) - this would make many Americans feel uncomfortable. • Smoking without permission or indoors; blowing smoke in the direction of someone else/smoking too close to people who do not like smoke. • Littering. • Staring at another person for an uncomfortable amount of time. • Talking too loud.

  6. https://www.statista.com/statistics/539660/acceptable-and-unacceptable-behavior/https://www.statista.com/statistics/539660/acceptable-and-unacceptable-behavior/

  7. Americans and Personal Space Americans tend to require more personal space than in other cultures. • If you try to get too close to an American during your conversation, he or she will feel that you are “in their face” and will try to back away. • Try to avoid physical contact while you are speaking, since this may lead to discomfort. Touching is a bit too intimate for casual acquaintances.

  8. Americans and Punctuality If you arrive late to an appointment, it will reflect badly on you. • Try to arrive on time, or even a little early. • If you know that you will be arriving late, you should telephone ahead of time to let them know of the delay. • Arriving late can be acceptable when attending a casual party or event, but outside of those types of occasions it is considered rude or disrespectful to be late.

  9. How do some American manners differ from what it means to have good manners in Spain?

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