1. Etiquette and customs in Spain Sara Alzarouni

2. Etiquettes when meeting Always shake hands Always shake hands Men pat each other only when they establish strong relationship Men pat each other only when they establish strong relationship Women kiss on the left cheek first and then the right cheek. Women kiss on the left cheek first and then the right cheek. Formally, a women would be introduced as Dona and a man would be introduced ad Don. Formally, a women would be introduced as Dona and a man would be introduced ad Don.

3. Etiquettes when visiting houses Always bring chocolate, flowers, pastries or cake. Always bring chocolate, flowers, pastries or cake. Bring small presents to children Bring small presents to children

4. Etiquettes in dining tables Stand on your feet until you are advised to sit down because you may have a particular seat. Stand on your feet until you are advised to sit down because you may have a particular seat. Do not eat until the hostess begin to eat. Do not eat until the hostess begin to eat. Use knife and fork to eat Use knife and fork to eat When you finish eating, put down the knife and the fork upside down and parallel to the plate. When you finish eating, put down the knife and the fork upside down and parallel to the plate. Do not get up until the guest of honor does. Do not get up until the guest of honor does.

5. Business etiquette Spend time to get to know to your partners; it is very important to do a business with people you know. Spend time to get to know to your partners; it is very important to do a business with people you know. The best way of communication is Face to face. The best way of communication is Face to face. Be modest even when you speak about your achievements. Be modest even when you speak about your achievements. Do not confront Spaniards in public. Do not confront Spaniards in public. Only deal with people with the same rank. Only deal with people with the same rank.

6. Business etiquette Downward communication is applied. Downward communication is applied. You must understand body language because Spaniards are not straight forward people. You must understand body language because Spaniards are not straight forward people. give details because they are very important to Spaniards. give details because they are very important to Spaniards. Spaniards expect partners to be committed to the contract. Spaniards expect partners to be committed to the contract. First meeting are about getting to know each other in the business world. First meeting are about getting to know each other in the business world.

7. Business etiquette-dress code Stylish dress but conservative. Stylish dress but conservative. Elegant accessories are important. Elegant accessories are important.