Spaniards are one of the most fastidious people in the world. If you want to go to Spain, you should know what the Spanish food is like. The following is the Spanish catering etiquette I have compiled for you, hoping to help you!
Spanish dining etiquette
Spanish food is rich in variety and exquisite in practice, and most China people who travel to Spain can accept Spanish food. Spain is rich in vegetables, fruits, seafood and beef and mutton, and the quality is high. When dining in a Spanish restaurant, you may wish to order some local specialties, such as sea fish, seafood, roast mutton, roast lamb chops, roast leg of lamb, roast steak, roast oxtail, paella and so on. Of course, don't forget to order some authentic local snacks before ordering the main course: ham, cheese, sausage, potato omelet, fried fish, fried squid rings and so on. When eating a Spanish dinner, of course, Spanish wines are indispensable, such as dry red wine, white wine, sherry, brandy and fruit-based after-dinner wine.
The meal time in Spain is quite different from that in China. Breakfast time is usually between 7: 11 and 8: 11, mainly fruit juice, coffee, biscuits and pasta. Lunch time is usually at 13: 11? Between 15: 31, people usually drink some aperitif before meals, accompanied by dried fruits, ham, cheese, potato omelet, fried fish, etc. The first course of lunch is usually vegetables or soup, and the main course is fish or meat. After dessert, Spaniards have the habit of smoking cigars and drinking wine after meals. Dinner time is usually at 21: 31? Between 23: 11, some restaurants don't open until 21: 11. Dinner is lighter than lunch, but it is also very rich. In addition, some Spaniards have the habit of eating snacks between 11: 31 and 11: 11 and around 18: 11.
if you entertain foreigners in a restaurant, you must arrive at the restaurant before the guests. If the foreign party invites Chinese people to eat at home or in a restaurant, it is recommended to arrive 5-11 minutes late, and remember not to arrive early.
if there is an indiscretion or accident in the banquet, it will be regarded as ill-bred by the other party, which will often affect future cooperation. Therefore, dining etiquette is very important. First of all, listen to the host to arrange tables and seats. If the neighbor is a lady, be sure to help the other person sit down first and talk to the people at the same table (especially the neighbor) as much as possible. In Spain, most appetizers or starters (such as ham, cheese, shrimp, etc.) can be eaten directly by hand. When eating western food, you may not know how to eat the food. Remember not to worry. You can wait for the Spanish to start eating first, and then imitate each other. Don't worry if you have spilled drinks or other unexpected situations. The waiter will help you deal with them, but tell the people on the left and right? Excuse me? . Don't make any noise when drinking soup; Don't talk with food in your mouth; When picking your teeth, cover your mouth with your hand or napkin. At the end of the banquet, don't forget to thank the host.
Spaniards have the habit of toasting during meals, especially at formal banquets, where both the host and the guest have to make a toast. At the banquet, when the host or guest makes a toast, others must be silent. Spaniards generally don't persuade wine at the dinner table, so we must not take the habit of persuading wine at home abroad. When toasting, you usually say? Cheers? (Spanish is? Salud? ), touch the glass and drink symbolically. When drinking wine, drink it slowly and try not to drink it all at once.
What are the taboos of Spaniards
1 About numbers
Like in Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, South Korea and Malaysia, people are generally right? 4 "is disgusting, maybe because? 4? Same? Die? Homophonic. Dutch, right? 6? More taboo. Because in their habits, pornographic phone numbers all have 6, so basically 6 is synonymous with pornography < P > And in Spain, like many European and American countries, people are right? 13? I can't say I don't like it, it's just annoying. Then why are people right? 13? So hateful? There are two kinds of sayings circulating here: First, according to the superstition of ancient Rome, 12 groups of witches will hold a carnival on the night of the 13 rd of each month, and the devil will come the third time, which will appear at the climax of the banquet and bring disaster to people; Secondly, Judas who betrayed Jesus was the 13rd guest at the last supper. People's fear of 13 continues to this day. Many high-rise buildings don't have the 13rd floor, many airports miss the 13rd door, and hospitals and hotels usually don't have Room 13 (in Florence, Italy, the number between 12 and 14 is 12.5 to avoid 13). So, if you go to Spain, you must pay attention to avoid following? 13? Related things, such as not visiting friends or giving gifts on this day!
2 About chatting
sensitive topics such as politics, religion, economy and social issues, I believe everyone will not discuss these topics when they meet for the first time. In Costa Rica, you should never casually talk about market investment, money or financial-related topics. ? What's your salary? This problem is taboo in Croatia, Germany, the United States and other countries.
We all know that Spain is a cheerful nation. They like to chat, and their topics cover a wide range, ranging from politics to bullfighting, from trivial matters of life to art and literature. But never criticize the bullfighting activities. If you don't know the situation, you'd better not comment on the bullfighting activities, because bullfighting is a national custom left over by Spain for many years and is sacred and inviolable. Spaniards prefer to talk about politics, but never compare local politics with those of other countries; Also, try not to talk about work, family and religion in front of them (the golden rule of talking to anyone is to do what they like, you know, they like to talk about lighter topics such as travel and sports). In addition, Spaniards pay more attention to personal privacy, so they generally can't ask others personal questions such as age, income, marriage or not. If we China people meet our friends on the road, the first sentence is often,? Why are you going? In Spain, generally speaking, asking people where to go and what to do is not allowed.
3 about? Fan language?
any country will have something of special significance derived from its culture. For example, in Spain, fans are an important medium for Spanish women to express their thoughts and feelings. They use fans to make various actions to express what they can't say. Fan language? . When the lady turns on the fan and covers the lower part of her face, it shows that she is asking you: Do you like me? , or:? I love you? . If the ladies keep fanning, what does that mean? Please leave me? . The fan will open in the lady's hand for a while,-meet up, that is to say; ? I miss you very much? . If she turns the fan over in her hand, it's telling you: Are you so annoying? . If she puts the fan away, it means:? You are not worthy of love? . If she throws the fan on the table, it means: I don't like you. I love someone else. ? The lady opens the fan and holds her chin in front of her boyfriend, which means? I hope to meet you earlier next time? . Therefore, a lady who has just arrived in Spain, if she doesn't know the fan language, had better not use the fan, otherwise many jokes may be made. Of course, men should pay more attention, but don't miss a foreign affair because of their lack of knowledge!
4 about visiting
visiting relatives and friends can enhance feelings and friendship, so it is recognized all over the world. In our country, it is generally more casual. You can visit relatives and friends' homes without saying hello in advance, as long as you are sure that the host is at home. China is a country of etiquette. When we visit, we will never be empty-handed. When we go, we will bring some gifts to show our courtesy.
When you are a guest in Spain, whether you are an acquaintance, a friend or a relative, you must make an agreement in advance. It is impolite to rush to the host's home or office without saying hello in advance. In addition, Spain has a habit of staying up late and getting up late. If you visit, it is best to visit after 11 am and 2 pm. When you visit, you also weigh the gifts you bring. It's very casual. A bottle of wine, a box of snacks, or a bunch of flowers can do. In Spain, don't do everything as you do at home? Fight early? Coming too early will catch the host off guard, and you can come a little late for 11 to 15 minutes (but you can't be late for a long time, so it's rude and rude to keep others waiting for you).
5 About sending flowers
In interpersonal communication, sending flowers is a courtesy to show friendliness. Sending flowers can enhance friendship, but sending flowers is by no means as simple as sending them to the other party. Sending flowers is an art of life, and we should also pay attention to cultural customs. In foreign countries, sending flowers to middle-aged people instead of small ones means that they are immature; In India and European countries, roses and white lilies are pious mourning items for the dead; The Japanese hate lotus and think it is the flower of the world after death. If you send chrysanthemums to the Japanese, you can only send them with only 15 petals.
In Spain, chrysanthemums are regarded as ominous flowers, indicating that something bad will happen. This also applies to France, Italy and Latin American countries. In addition, dahlias are unpopular in Spain, which symbolizes death. Therefore, it is good to send flowers, but you still have to do your homework in advance in a foreign country, so as not to waste your heart and end up thankless and unhappy.