Contents• Introduction• Business in Spain• Entertainment• Sports• Tourism• Festivals

Introduction• Geographic Location

• History

• General Information

Doing business in SpainGreetings

• Meet with kiss on both cheeks

Addressing a Person

• Spaniards have 2 first names and 2 last names composed of father’s first surname name and mother’s first surname• Señor Sr. Señora Sra for Mr. and Ms.

Business Meetings

• Spaniards will become acquainted before preceding with business

Business Meals

• Meal time in Spain is time to relax• If you want to discuss business at lunch, mention this in advance

Doing business in Spain

• The Spanish are great conversationalists, this is how they spend their free time• Spanish Presentations are too long• Talk about their food and wine• Spaniards don't speak English, on average

Conversation

• Spaniards derive a sense of identity from their particular region rather than the country as a whole

Region

• Shops are usually open from 9:00 am to 1:30 or 2 pm, then from 4:30 or 5 pm until 8 pm, Monday through Friday, and Saturday morning

• Professional offices usually open from 10 to 2, then from 4 to 7• Lunch- 2 to 4, usually at home

Working Hours, Holidays

• At restaurants, bars, and taxis, it is typical to leave the small change, though you won't get dirty looks if you don't.

Tipping

Doing business in SpainTime and Punctuality

• you should be on time, and can expect that the Spanish party will be on time too

Smoking

• Spaniards are among the heaviest smokers in Europe• Smoking is common in public

Gifts

• Company gift their employees a hamper or basket of fancy foods and Drinks• Companies often send bottles of cava, champagne, or wine at Christmas to their best clients

Dress

• Brand Conscious• Men – Dark Color Tailor Made suits, white cotton shirt with silk tie• Women- Light color dress, high heels.

Dining Etiquette• Most of the Spanish people like Seafood• If invited to a home, you can bring chocolates, wine

or flowers for the host• It is common to drink wine along with a meal• Do not begin eating until the host starts

Proper Starting PositionSolids on your left

Liquids on

your right

• Football

• Basketball

• Cycling

• Motor Sports

Sports

• San Fermin - Running of the Bulls :- Bull runners - run in front of of bulls clad in all white with red handkerchiefs tied around their necks

• La Tomatina:-Participants throw tomatoes and get involved in the tomato fight

Festivals

EntertainmentShopping

Art

Night Life

Cinema

Leisure at eateries and Bars

Family and Kids Entertainment

• Spain is better known as "sun-drenched and wild land"

• The country has amazing, "toreros '(bullfighters), and' flamenco bailaors '(dancer)

• Situated in San Sebastian is one of the

best beaches in Europe• La Concha is surrounded by steep cliffs and

islands around it• Visitors can play surf, stroll the beach and enjoy

the atmosphere of Spain

Tourism

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