What are the behavioural considerations for the tourits going to spain?

Question

like rules etc...

Answer 1

Just generally be polite.  Nothing too complicated.  And understand that a lot of places still take a siesta.  Many (especially smaller businesses) close up at around 1 or 2:00 and in some places, never reopen, if the owner just doesn't feel like going back.   Banks close at (I think)1:00 PM, and don't re-open.  

Please, thank you and you're welcome are always good expressions to know in their language, and if you can pick up on the hand gestures, that's helpful, too.

Answer 2

Hi! I'm from Spain, we have the same rules than Western Countries, we're not different!!!

We want you to be polite and friendly. We're very friendly, we like to talk to people, to help them, to make friends. So, most Spaniards expect tourists to be sympathetic and open as we are.

Most teenagers and young adults speak some English, and English is perfectly understood in tourist areas and big cities. But, a lot of Spaniards don't, so, it could be nice that you would try to speak some words in Spanish. People will be grateful for that.

Respect is always welcome as well.

Answer 3

Keep in mind that for Hispanic cultures your "personal space" is going to shrink.  In the USA, your personal space is an arm's length.  However, in Spain and Latin America is shorter than that, usually an elbow's length.  

It is also more common for people to touch each other in the arms or the shoulders, people may greet you with a kiss (not between men though), people look each other in the eyes when they talk and not doing so might be taken as an offense.  

Also, it is common, and expected, to interrupt each other when you are in a conversation, but do so politely.  It is seen as a sign of interest on your part.  Conversations about politics is normal and one of the favorite topics of conversation in Spain and in Latin America.  Do engage in them if you know about the topic, don't try to seem smart if you don't know.  You can always say something like: "I am sorry for not being aware of this (or not knowing about it) but you know how media is in the States, they like to keep us misinformed about wordly events."  That should save you from not knowing about the topic, the reason is because the USA is known throughout the world for censuring the news too much.

Good luck and remember those first words your parents taught you: please (por favor), thank you (gracias), excuse me (con permiso), and sorry (perdon).

!Buena suerte y buen viaje!