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    Spanish culture is presented with Madrid as the capital city. Siestas from 2-5 pm for shops and 4-8 pm for bars are common. Meeting etiquette involves handshakes and cheek kissing. If invited to someone's home, it is polite to bring a small gift. Popular foods include tapas, paella, and continental meals. Bullfighting and flamenco are iconic Spanish traditions. Nightlife centers around street cafes and clubs. Each town also has their own annual fiestas and celebrations.

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    Spanish culture is presented with Madrid as the capital city. Siestas from 2-5 pm for shops and 4-8 pm for bars are common. Meeting etiquette involves handshakes and cheek kissing. If invited to someone's home, it is polite to bring a small gift. Popular foods include tapas, paella, and continental meals. Bullfighting and flamenco are iconic Spanish traditions. Nightlife centers around street cafes and clubs. Each town also has their own annual fiestas and celebrations.

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    Spanish culture is presented with Madrid as the capital city. Siestas from 2-5 pm for shops and 4-8 pm for bars are common. Meeting etiquette involves handshakes and cheek kissing. If invited to someone's home, it is polite to bring a small gift. Popular foods include tapas, paella, and continental meals. Bullfighting and flamenco are iconic Spanish traditions. Nightlife centers around street cafes and clubs. Each town also has their own annual fiestas and celebrations.

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    Spanish culture is presented with Madrid as the capital city. Siestas from 2-5 pm for shops and 4-8 pm for bars are common. Meeting etiquette involves handshakes and cheek kissing. If invited to someone's home, it is polite to bring a small gift. Popular foods include tapas, paella, and continental meals. Bullfighting and flamenco are iconic Spanish traditions. Nightlife centers around street cafes and clubs. Each town also has their own annual fiestas and celebrations.

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    Spanish Culture

    PRESENTED BY R.SUJANA(06) M.SRI LAKSHMI(05) K.USHA RANI(03)

    CAPITAL- MADRID CLIMATE-HOT LUCKY NUMBER- 13 UNLUCKY NUMBER- 7 LUCKY COLOR- RED SIESTA(SLEEP) -FOR SHOPS AND BUSINESSES(2PM-5PM) -FOR BARS AND RESTAURANTS(4PM-8PM)

    Etiquette & Customs in Spain Meeting Etiquette

    -When introduced expect to shake hands. -Once a relationship is established, men may embrace and pat each other on the shoulder. -Female friends kiss each other on both cheeks, starting with the left. -Women are often referred to as Don or Dona and their first name when in formal occasion as a general rule. -Many men use a two-handed shake where the left hand is placed on the right forearm of the other person.

    Dining Etiquette

    If invited to a Spaniard's home, you can bring chocolates, pastries, or cakes; wine, liqueur, or brandy; or flowers to the hostess. If you know your hosts have children, they may be included in the evening, so a small gift for them is always appreciated.

    Clothing
    Modern, conservative, stylish Girls wear trousers Boys are into designer wear Denim is in Short skirts and swimwear are famous.

    Food
    Cheap, substantial meals Tapas Serrano Ham Fish delicacies (Paella) Continental breakfast, light lunch, late evening meal

    Paella
    Spains signature dish 1st prepared in Valencia Each region has own recipe Named after two-handled metal pan in which it was cooked and served Ingredients may include: chicken, red peppers, shellfish, peas, snails, sausage, tomatoes Served over saffron flavored rice

    Christmas and Easter

    Christmas Foods: Roasted Chestnuts Pastel de navidad Individual walnut and raisin pies Easter Foods: Causerras Orange flavored doughnuts

    Money Matters

    Most major credit cards are accepted Most places have ATMs that allow you to withdraw cash with your card 1 US Dollar = .77 Euro

    Conformities
    Greetings consist of a handshake and a kiss on both cheeks Spanish men maintain longer eye contact with females Life is slow paced Life begins when the sun goes down

    Nightlife

    Spanish life is lived in the streets Street cafes and bars Nightclubs are the main attraction for teenagers

    Fiestas and Traditions


    Each town has their own celebrations Celebrate national holidays such as Christmas, Easter, All Saints Day, ect. Majority of festivities are religious based

    Bullfighting

    The National Sport of Spain 711 AD 24,000 bulls are killed each year

    Flamenco
    The Great Spanish Tradition Cante: the song Baile: the dance Guitarra: guitar playing Product of the Travelers

    NEW PRODUCT LAUNCH


    SHRIMP FIESTA RESTAURANT NEAR BEACHES -SHRIMP TAPAS
    -SHRIMP ROLLS

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