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DO’S AND DON’TS OF SPAINISH CULTURE. MUHAMMED AYDIN. DON’TS. Do not complain about smoking . Spanish believes whoever complains about smoking are actually afraid of life. Do not eat with your hands . Not even fruit !.
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DO’S AND DON’TS OF SPAINISHCULTURE MUHAMMED AYDIN
DON’TS • Do not complainaboutsmoking. Spanishbelieveswhoevercomplainsaboutsmokingareactuallyafraid of life.
Do not carryyourwallet in backjeanspocket, nor do theladiesslingyourbagsoverthebacks of chairs.
DO’S • Do shakehandswitheveryone, fromtheoldesttothekids, andexpect a kiss on eachcheek, a hugor a pat on thebackfromthoseyouknow.
Do dressstylishly, but modestly. Wear nice accessoriestoo. • Do getreadytobecome a second-handsmokerifyouare not a smoker, andpretendthatyouarefinewith it. Smoking is widelyaccepted in Spain.
Do be preparedforlatelunchanddinner. InSpain, no onegoesoutmuchbefore 10pm toeatorfor a drink, trytohave a lightsnackabout 5pm to put you on.
Do tipsifyouaresatisfiedwithservices. Tipping is not customary in Spain.
Do put yourknifeandfork on yourplateparallelwiththehandlesfacingtotherighttoshowthatyouhavefinishedeating.
Do give a highqualitygift, such as brandyorwhiskey, andbring a smallgiftforchildren as well. Openyourgiftimmediatelywhenreceiving a gift.
Do be awarethatdining is importanttobusinessrelationships in Spain.