1. DO’S AND DON’TS OF SPAINISH CULTURE
MUHAMMED AYDIN

2. DON’TS
Do not complain about smoking. Spanish believes whoever complains about smoking are actually afraid of life.

3. Do not eat with your hands. Not even fruit!

4. Do not carry your wallet in back jeans pocket, nor do the ladies sling your bags over the backs of chairs.

5. Do not get drunk and do not walk around at night alone.

6. Do not wear shorts in public.

7. DO’S
Do shake hands with everyone, from the oldest to the kids, and expect a kiss on each cheek, a hug or a pat on the back from those you know.

8. Do dress stylishly, but modestly. Wear nice accessories too.
Do get ready to become a second-hand smoker if you are not a smoker, and pretend that you are fine with it. Smoking is widely accepted in Spain.

9. Do be prepared for late lunch and dinner
Do be prepared for late lunch and dinner. In Spain, no one goes out much before 10pm to eat or for a drink, try to have a light snack about 5pm to put you on.

10. Do tips if you are satisfied with services
Do tips if you are satisfied with services. Tipping is not customary in Spain.

11. Do rest your wrists at the edge of the table when eating.

12. Do put your knife and fork on your plate parallel with the handles facing to the right to show that you have finished eating.

13. Do give a high quality gift, such as brandy or whiskey, and bring a small gift for children as well. Open your gift immediately when receiving a gift.

14. Do be aware that dining is important to business relationships in Spain.

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