Spanish catering etiquette

The Spaniard is one of the most critical people in the world. If you want to go to Spain, you should know what the food in Spain is like. The following is the Spanish catering etiquette I have compiled for you, hoping to help you!

Spanish catering etiquette

Spanish cuisine is rich in variety and exquisite in practice, and most people in China who travel to Spain can accept Spanish cuisine. Spain is rich in vegetables, fruits, seafood and beef and mutton with high quality. 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. Spanish wine is indispensable for a Spanish dinner, such as dry red wine, white wine, sherry, brandy and fruit-based after-dinner wine.

The meal time in Spain is very different from that in China. Breakfast is usually between 7: 00 and 8: 00, mainly fruit juice, coffee, biscuits and pasta. Lunch time is usually at 13: 00? 15: 30, people usually drink aperitif before meals, with dried fruits, ham, cheese, potato omelet, fried fish and so on. The first course of lunch is usually vegetables or soup, and the main course is fish or meat. For dessert, Spaniards have the habit of smoking cigars and drinking after meals. Dinner time is usually at 20: 30? Between 23: 00, some restaurants do not open until 2 1: 00. Dinner is lighter than lunch, but it is also rich. In addition, some Spaniards have the habit of eating snacks between10: 30-1:00 and around 18: 00.

If you entertain foreigners in a restaurant, you must arrive at the restaurant before the guests. If the foreign party invites China people to eat at home or in a restaurant, it is suggested to be 5- 10 minutes late. Remember not to arrive early.

If there are mistakes or accidents in the banquet, they will be regarded as uneducated by the other party, which will often affect future cooperation. Therefore, dining etiquette is very important. First, listen to the host 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 neighbors) as much as possible. In Spain, most appetizers or appetizers (such as ham, cheese, shrimp, etc. ) you can eat it directly with your hands. When eating western food, you may not know how to eat it. Remember not to worry. You can wait for the Spanish to start eating first and then imitate each other. Don't worry if you spill a drink or encounter other unexpected situations. The waiter will take care of it for you, but tell the people around? Excuse me. . Don't make any noise when drinking soup; Don't talk with food in your mouth; Cover your mouth with your hand or napkin when picking your teeth. Don't forget to thank the host at the end of the party.

Spaniards have the habit of toasting when eating, especially at formal banquets, where both the host and guests should toast. At a banquet, when the host or guest makes a toast, others must keep 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? (What's Spanish? Cheers. ), clink glasses and drink symbolically. When drinking wine, drink slowly and try not to drink it all at once.

What are the taboos of the Spanish?

1 About Numbers

In Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, South Korea and Malaysia, people are generally right? 4 "It's 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.

And in Spain, like many European and American countries, people are right? 13? You can't say you don't like it, but you hate it. 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 witches hold carnival every month on 13 night, and the devil will come at the climax of the banquet, which will bring disaster to people; Secondly, Judas, who betrayed Jesus, was the 13 guest at the last supper. People's fear of 13 continues to this day. Many high-rise buildings don't have the floor of 13, many airports miss the door of 13, and hospitals and hotels usually don't have the room of 13 (in order to avoid 13, on the streets of Florence, Italy, the number between 12 and 14 is 650. So, if you go to Spain, you must pay attention to avoid following? 13? Related things, such as not visiting relatives and friends and not giving gifts on this day!

2 About chatting

Sensitive topics such as politics, religion, economic and social issues, I believe that 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 finance-related topics. ? What is your salary? This issue is taboo in Croatia, Germany, the United States and other countries.

We all know that Spain is a happy country. They like to chat, covering a wide range of topics, from politics to bullfighting, from trivial matters of life to art and literature. But don't criticize bullfighting. If you don't know the situation, you'd better not comment on bullfighting, because bullfighting is a national custom left over from Spain for many years and is sacred and inviolable. Spaniards prefer to talk about politics, but they 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 relaxing topics such as travel and sports). In addition, Spaniards pay more attention to personal privacy and generally don'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, it is not allowed to ask people where to go and what to do.

3 about? Fan language?

Any country will derive something of special significance 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 a lady turns on the fan and covers the lower part of her face, it means that she is asking you: Do you like me? , or: I love you? . What does it mean if the ladies keep fanning? Please leave me? . The fan will be opened in the lady's hand for a while,-face up, that is to say; ? I miss you, okay? . If she turns the fan over in her hand, it is telling you: Are you so annoying? . If she puts the fan away, it means:? You don't deserve 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. I hope to see you soon next time? . Therefore, a lady who has just arrived in Spain, if she doesn't understand the fan language, had better not use a fan, or she may make a lot of jokes. 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 come back empty-handed. When we go, we will bring some gifts as a courtesy.

In Spain, guests, whether acquaintances, friends or relatives, must make an appointment in advance. It's impolite to rush to the host's home or office without telling him beforehand. In addition, Spain has the habit of staying up late and getting up late. If you visit, you'd better visit after 10 in the morning and 2 pm. When you visit, you should also consider the gifts you bring. Very casual. A bottle of wine, a box of snacks, or a bunch of flowers will do. In Spain, nothing is like doing at home. Call early? If you come too early, the host will be caught off guard. 10 to 15 minutes can be a little late (but you can't be late for a long time, it's rude to let others wait for you).

About sending flowers

In interpersonal communication, sending flowers is a courtesy to show friendliness. Sending flowers can enhance friendship, but sending flowers is not as simple as sending them to each other. 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 indicates immaturity; In Indian and European countries, roses and Bai Baihe 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 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. Besides, dahlias are not popular in Spain, and they symbolize death. Therefore, it is good to send flowers, but you should do your homework in advance in a foreign country, so as not to waste your efforts and finally be ungrateful and unhappy.