How not to be rude in Spain?

Basic Etiquette Say hello and goodbye when entering any shop or establishment. Greet people when they enter an elevator/lift. If you need to give an object to someone, pass it to them. It is rude to toss it in their direction.



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Other habits to avoid when dining in Spain is to not place your elbows on the table, do not slurp your food or burp in public. All these actions are considered bad etiquette in Spain. For example, slurping your noodles in places like Japan may be acceptable. But in Spain, it is rude to do this.

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  • Do not talk about religion. The Spanish have a strong sense of religious pride.
  • Do not expect dinner in the evening to be any time before 9pm.
  • Do not plan anything for a Tuesday 13th as this is seen as an unlucky date.


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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.

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Forbidden names Most would think choosing a name for a newborn is one of the fundamental rights of a parent, but in Spain, it is forbidden to call a child Cain, Judas or Lenin.

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13 Things Spaniards Are Proud of (and One That Embarrasses Us)
  1. Siesta. ...
  2. Our great inventions: everything is better if you attach a stick to it! ...
  3. Rafa Nadal (and every athlete who is suddenly number one). ...
  4. The twelve grapes on New Year's Eve. ...
  5. Cervantes. ...
  6. Spanish! ...
  7. Our other languages! ...
  8. Chocolate con churros.


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Spain has a vibrant and warm culture. The people are passionate, expressive, and loving,. They prioritise family and make time to enjoy the company of their loved ones, especially over food. They live to enjoy life and that's why they take things slowly.

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