What are the traditional customs in Spain?

Spanish customs and culture living abroad

Spaniards usually wear conservative suits, white shirts and ties in formal social occasions. They like black, so they usually wear black leather shoes. Spanish women have the custom of wearing earrings when they go out, otherwise they will be regarded as naked and generally laughed at. In addition, women in some parts of Spain like to wrap the caught fireflies with gauze.

Etiquette and etiquette: local women have a kind of "fan talk", for example, when a woman opens a fan and covers the lower part of her face, it means: I love you. Do you like me? If you open it and close it for a while, it means: I miss you very much. Therefore, women who have just arrived in Spain, if they don't understand the language of fans, it is best not to use fans.

Meeting etiquette: Spaniards 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 sections are my name, the penultimate section is my father's surname, and the last section is my mother's surname. Usually it is the father's surname.

Dining etiquette: Spanish people mainly eat pasta, rice and hot and sour food, and generally do not eat greasy and salty dishes. I am used to eating yogurt and fruit for breakfast. I usually drink beer, wine or brandy for lunch and dinner, and coffee and fruit after dinner.

Wedding and 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 should be held in the church according to the ceremony stipulated by the Catholic Church. Then there will be banquets and dances. There are many festivals in Spain, such as carnival, cooking festival and Easter. In memory of the famous Spanish writer Cervantes, he is commemorated on April 23rd every year.

Business etiquette: Spaniards attach great importance to credibility and always try their best to fulfill signed contracts. Even if they later found out that there were disadvantages in the contract, they were unwilling to admit their mistakes publicly. In this case, if the other party can help them sincerely, it will win the respect and friendship of the Spanish. Spaniards are punctual only when they take part in bullfighting, but guests should also be punctual, even if the other party is late, don't blame them.

Travel etiquette: Spaniards are cheerful and enthusiastic, but easily excited. Sometimes it is normal to quarrel, and they are used to it. When a Spaniard eats, he usually politely invites people around him to share with him, but this is just a gesture of etiquette. Don't accept it easily, or they will think you are uneducated.

Main taboo: in Spain, don't criticize bullfighting. If you don't know the situation, you'd better not make any comments on bullfighting. When you visit a Spanish family, you can send flowers. Pomegranate flowers are their favorite.