El compte, si us plau (el com-teh see oos plow)The bill, please. Show off your language skills and impress your friends by asking for the bill in Catalan at the end of your meal.
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Don't talk politics. ...
Do bring your own bags to shop in the market or supermarket.
Don't have tapas for dinner. ...
Don't show up for dinner before 9 p.m.
Don't wear a Barça jersey except on a day where there's a game (unless if you're under ten years old).
Tips aren't expected in Barcelona, but they are always appreciated. Credit cards – tipping is possible with a card, just be sure you ask them to add it to the total as they run your card. There's no space on the credit card receipt when it comes time to sign.
There are people living in Barcelona that have come from all over the world, who quickly find that the best way to communicate is in English. Tourists usually have a relatively easy time getting around the city and communicating with the locals in English, mainly in the touristic areas.
Tipping Your Servers:Tips aren't expected in Barcelona, but they are always appreciated. Credit cards – tipping is possible with a card, just be sure you ask them to add it to the total as they run your card. There's no space on the credit card receipt when it comes time to sign.
Although Barcelona is largely a secure city, some parts are best avoided, particularly after the sun sets. As a visitor to this vibrant city, it's important to be mindful of the risk of pickpocketing and bag theft in high-traffic tourist locales such as Las Ramblas, Sagrada Familia, and Park Guell.
Is it expected? Tipping in Spain works differently: The customer actually has the option to not leave any tip at all. However, restaurants expect a 10% tip on each bill—although it's not a formal rule, and that percentage is much lower than tipping practices in other countries.
This is how to order a glass or bottle of water in Spain. “Por favor, ¿puede traerme una jarra de agua del grifo?” – Please can you bring me a jug of tap water?
Although Barcelona is largely a secure city, some parts are best avoided, particularly after the sun sets. As a visitor to this vibrant city, it's important to be mindful of the risk of pickpocketing and bag theft in high-traffic tourist locales such as Las Ramblas, Sagrada Familia, and Park Guell.
Dinner – 9 pm to 11:30 pmEvening meals are taken quite late here. Don't distress if you are an early eater as many restaurants have adapted quite well to visitors, opening their doors before hand. Traditionally, portions consumed at this late hour are not as big as at lunch time.
Great news for Spanish diners - the Government has made it a legal requirement to provide free tap in all restaurants and cafes. Before now, the EC's 2020 drinking water directive had only encouraged public venues and restaurants to offer tap water for free.