Common sense of etiquette in studying abroad in Spain

# Studying in Spain # Introduction With the gradual relaxation of the conditions for Spanish citizens to apply for Chinese visas, more and more students choose to study in Spain. The following is the common sense of life etiquette shared by studying in Spain. Welcome to read the reference!

Common sense of etiquette in studying abroad in Spain

First, etiquette

Spaniards are very talkative. They are willing to chat, whether it is bullfighting, politics, literature or trivial matters of life, which are all good topics. Their social activities are usually after 9 pm, especially eating, which is mostly held very late.

Spanish women use fans mainly not to keep out the wind, but to make various actions to express some inconvenient words:

When a woman turns on the fan and covers the lower part of her face, it means that she is asking, "Do you like me?" Or: "I love you";

If she keeps fanning her fan quickly, it means "please leave me";

If she turns on and off for a while, it means "I miss you very much";

If you turn the fan around in your hand, it is equivalent to telling you "you are so annoying";

If the fan is folded, it means "you are not worthy of love";

If you throw the fan on the table, it is equivalent to telling "I don't like you, I love others";

Turn on the fan and hold your chin in front of your boyfriend, saying "I hope to meet you soon next time."

Spaniards have a special custom of seeking happiness. Every time the midnight bell rings on New Year's Eve, everyone will eat 12 grapes to wish themselves all the best in the new year's 12 months. On New Year's Day, they are always used to holding a gold coin in their hands, thinking that it will be a blessing. The poor have no gold coins and are used to taking a copper coin instead.

They love pomegranate flower most, regard it as a symbol of wealth and good fortune, and respect it as the national flower. They prefer red, yellow and black. People think that red symbolizes auspiciousness and enthusiasm, yellow symbolizes nobility and clarity, and black symbolizes solemnity.

Second, meet etiquette

Spanish people usually shake hands and kiss when meeting guests in formal social occasions. Boyfriends often hug each other when they meet acquaintances. Spanish names usually have three or four parts. The first two paragraphs are my own name, the penultimate paragraph is my father's surname, and the last paragraph is my mother's surname. Usually I call my father's surname orally.

Spaniards usually shake hands when meeting guests on formal occasions. When meeting relatives and friends, usually, men should hug each other's shoulders, and women should hug the first floor and kiss their cheeks.

Third, catering etiquette.

The staple food of the Spanish is mainly pasta, but also rice. They like to eat hot and sour food, and generally don't eat greasy and salty dishes. I am used to eating yogurt and fruit for breakfast, beer, wine or brandy for lunch and dinner, and coffee and fruit after dinner.

Fourth, funeral etiquette.

The wedding of the Basque people in Spain follows a set of traditional customs. People are used to thinking that Tuesday is an auspicious day, so weddings are usually held on this day. The ceremony will be held in the church according to the rituals prescribed by the Catholic Church, and then there will be banquets and dances.

Five, gift etiquette

Spaniards have the habit of giving gifts to each other at various festivals. When giving gifts, they pay great attention to the outer packaging of the gifts. When you receive a gift from them, you should open it directly in front of each other to express your gratitude and appreciation.

Spaniards are habitually late for dating, especially when invited to a banquet. Basically, there is no persuasion at the dinner table, and there is no habit of offering cigarettes to each other.

Sixth, Spanish festivals.

Spain has rich and colorful statistics, with more than 200 fixed festivals every year. Except for some traditional festivals of great significance, such as National Day, New Year's Day, Christmas, Easter and so on. Different regions in China have their own festivals, and these local festivals have a strong local color.

They prefer to reunite with their families during festivals and holidays rather than receive guests.

Seven, taboo beliefs

92.2% of Spaniards believe in Roman Catholicism, and other religions are Protestantism and Protestantism.

The Spanish are most afraid of "13" and "Friday", and think that these numbers and dates are very unlucky, and there will be bad luck or disaster when they meet. They don't want to talk about religion, family and personal work, and they don't want to hear anyone speak ill of bullfighting.

They behave gracefully and don't like kissing in public. They think this is extremely unsightly behavior and immoral behavior. They think it is unlucky for children to fight, swear and cry on New Year's Day. Therefore, on this day, in order to get a child's smile, adults will generally agree to any request of the child.

They taboo dahlias and chrysanthemums, thinking that they are symbols of death.

Extended reading: the advantage of girls choosing to study in Spain

1, Spain's unique cultural and geographical advantages

Spain is located in the Iberian Peninsula at the southwest end of the European continent, surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, bordering France and Portugal, and its capital is Madrid. It is the third largest tourist destination country in the world.

Spain is one of the five largest territorial countries in Europe, second only to Russia, Ukraine and France, with a population of nearly 50 million. Spain is a country with a long history and splendid culture. Spaniards are warm, romantic, unrestrained, hospitable and humorous.

Although Spain is located in Europe, it has different beauty from other European countries. Studying in Spain is really a good choice!

2. Studying in Spain is cost-effective

Spain's education expenditure is mainly allocated by the state, so Spanish public universities are free of tuition fees and charge corresponding registration fees according to different majors every year. The annual registration fee is about 800-2,000 euros, equivalent to 6,000-15,000 yuan, and the living expenses in Spain are 40,000-60,000 yuan a year. Four years of Spanish undergraduate study, the total cost is equivalent to one year in Britain and America.

3. Spain has a high visa rate and application success rate.

As long as the students prepare the corresponding materials according to the requirements of the embassy and meet the requirements of the embassy's funds, the visa rate is maintained at a high level at present, while Spanish students with different academic qualifications in China can apply for it.

Extended reading: the learning cost of Spanish public schools

1, tuition

There are public and private universities in Spain. Undergraduate studies in public universities cost 700 euros a year.

Tuition is paid by credit, that is, how much is one credit, 60 credits a year, and the unit price of each credit is multiplied by 60. In Spain, the credit unit price is 18.42 euros. The central government will provide prices one by one, and each region will set prices according to its own level of economic development, so there will be some differences between regions. Private schools are relatively more expensive. The general master's tuition fee is 1700 euros.

2. Living expenses

The living expenses for studying in Spain are about 800 euros a month. Of course it will be different according to the city where he lives. If the population is dense, big cities will be a little more expensive.

3. Advantages of studying in public schools

(1) Spanish public universities are free of tuition.

The advantage of studying in Spanish-speaking countries is that it is a market in short supply and the living expenses are low. An international student who is proficient in Spanish and combined with professional courses has his own confidence and strength. In Spanish-speaking countries, he should not only learn the local language, but also learn to integrate with the local culture. He has become a member of the local society. These countries do not discriminate against orientals, and have a tradition of hospitality and curiosity, which makes students proud of China people. At the same time, students with two cultural backgrounds will find the intersection of Chinese and western integration, and welcome such students.

(2) Preferential policies National universities only need registration fees.

According to the admissions representative from Spain, the Spanish government welcomes foreign students to study in Spain, and students studying in Spanish public universities can enjoy the same national treatment as local students. In other words, you don't have to pay high tuition fees every year, you just need to pay a registration fee of 500 euros every year. At the same time, some majors can also be exempted from credits or reduced hours. You can also get a royal degree signed by the king of Spain when you graduate. It's easy to find a job after graduation, whether in China or in Spain.

(3) Employment prospects: Spanish talents are scarce at home and abroad.

After China's entry into WTO, its relations with Spain and Latin American countries in the fields of diplomacy, economy and trade, science and technology, culture and education have been further strengthened, and the demand for Spanish talents has become more urgent and prominent. There are very few China students studying in Spanish-speaking countries, which leads to the general lack of Chinese and Western professionals in large and medium-sized enterprises in Spanish-speaking countries, and slows down the pace of these enterprises entering the China market. Due to the extreme shortage of language talents, many projects invested by western governments in China have not been fully implemented.