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Spanish Culture

Spanish Culture. Natalie Singleton. Clothing. Modern, conservative, stylish Girls wear trousers Boys are into designer wear Denim is “in” Short skirts and swim-wear are frowned upon. Food. Cheap, substantial meals as opposed to gourmet Tapas Serrano Ham Fish delicacies (Paella)

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Spanish Culture

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  1. Spanish Culture Natalie Singleton

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

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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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.

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

  8. Fiestas and Traditions • Each town has their own celebrations • Celebrate national holidays such as Christmas, Easter, All Saint’s Day, ect. • Majority of festivities are religious based

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

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

  11. Works Cited • http://www.idealspain.com • http://spanishunlimited.com • http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/39249000/jpg/_39249664_bullfightap203.jpg • http://www.all-creatures.org/anex/cattle-bf-21.jpg • http://www.world-guides.com/images/ibiza/ibiza_nightclubs3.jpg • http://www.nerjarentals.info/nerja/img/nerja-nightlife.jpg • http://www.travelinstyle.com/spain/Copy%20of%20spain2/EspanaImageSml/Flamenco.jpg • http://www.daydreamvillas.co.uk/valencia/fiestas_foto2.jpg • http://www.scalaeditions.com/images/CG_F_Romantic%20Siesta.jpg • http://lang.rice.edu/langmedia/collection_spanish/lm_spain/images/sp_greetings_t2.jpg • http://www.evergreen-spain.com/images/currency.gif • http://www.riomarseafood.com/images/feature/23_rio%20031.JPG

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