What is bad etiquette in Spain?

Spaniards are very passionate about food and do not take it lightly when their food is criticized or modified in any way. 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.



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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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Basic Etiquette 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. Punctuality is not highly important in Spain. People can arrive half an hour late to a social function with no questions raised.

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