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A Spaniard here. - Coffe. Nailed it. - Hours: Nailed it. - Late: If you are meeting in a public place be on time. If you are visiting somebody's home never ever arrive before and a bit , just a bit after will be totally acceptable. I'd say 5, 10 minutes tops but definitely not 30 min. Arriving just on the dot feels a bit creepy, like you were waiting outside looking at your watch doing a countdown to ring the bell. - Drinking: we drink low % alcohol like wine and beer sort of as a soft drink rather than "alcohol". We don't drink it to get drunk. - Don't generalize: true anywhere in the world. - Celebrity names: kind of true. Reason being many of us don't speak English. Gradually changing. - Paella: heavy dishes need a long digestion. Our main meal is lunch time. Since we have dinner late, you'd go to bed feeling stuffed. Not good.

I don't know who you are with, but I'm Spanish, and I don't wait 30 minutes for anyone

Thank you for this fun video ! I am amazed by the amount of Americans I observe who just start ordering what they want in English without even checking if the barista or sales person understands English (often they do not understand) as if they are in the United States. Seriously, they don't even bother to say hello in Spanish. They walk in and say "Hi, can I get a latte with lowfat milk, some cinnamon and some...." while the barista just stares at them nodding their head.Cringe. My Spanish isn't great, but I do my best. Sometimes I struggle a bit in Spanish and then the sales people who do know English start speaking to me in English but I continue to try in Spanish because my plan is to live here and be able to speak to people in their language. One time, I barely opened my mouth and the waiter asked "where are you from?"., I said "Belgium" and he replied "so English is good for you then" and he continued in Englsih -LOL! I'm surprised that it is filled with far more tourists and expats than I expected it would be. I absolutely agree that the green spaces here are amazing, it's one of my favourite aspects so far. I love sitting on a bench in the shade, listening to the various types of birds, feeling the breeze. I didn't expect it to be so hot and humid in June, but from what Valencianos have told me, they don't seem to be used to it being so hot and humid in June either. But luckily there is a lot of shade to be found and there is almost always a refreshing breeze. I love this city, it's beautiful, the people are friendly, the prices are reasonable...

the coffee that is drunk in Spain is more concentrated, the American is a lot of water

Los españoles tenemos tendencia a españolizar palabras inglesas al pronunciarlas pero eso es inevitable pues sabido es que los sonidos, a iguales letras, no son iguales en ambos idiomas. Pero en inglés pasa exactamente igual cuando pronuncian palabras castellanas como California, Los Ángeles (dicen los anyeles), chorizo (choriso), paella (paela), etc. Por otra parte, cuidado con la puntualidad. En realidad sí esta muy mal visto ser impuntual en asuntos de trabajo (es algo serio) o cuando quedas con una sola persona. En cambio es cierto que en citas más informales o de ocio o cuando quedas con grupos numerosos, por ejemplo cuando quedas en un bar con amigos para ver por ejemplo un partido o cuando quedas con muchos para un cumpleaños, la puntualidad se relaja algo y se da un margen de cortesía (no se ve mal llegar 5 minutos tarde o más porque se sobrentiende que no has dejado solo a alguien y que hay tiempo para verse). Ocurre que los turistas y extranjeros, generalmente sólo experimentan el segundo caso con nosotros. Ah, y los españoles presumimos de ser diferentes entre nosotros pero eso es solo como forma de autoafirmación territorial. Realmente no lo somos casi más allá de acentos. La idiosincrasia es la misma. Yo soy castellano y no creo realmente ser diferente en lo esencial a otros españoles. Saludos.

Miguel Jackson? Nunca he oido a nadie decirlo así en España, la verdad. Siempre Michael Jackson 🤔🤔. Me gustan mucho tus vídeos 👍🏼👍🏼😉

One time, after a five hour drive along the small coastal roads from Torrevieja to Valencia, and two hours walking in Turia Park, being 4pm in August and having not had lunch, we found a restaurant where the guys were happy to make us paella, and with a cold beer we were so happy, it was so delicious and we were ready for our highway drive back to Torrevieja.

I have lived almost all my life in Valencia, and I have never heard Michael Jackson called "Miguel Jackson". Elon Musk is usually pronounced the same as in English. It's possible that some older people, not tech-savvy, might mispronounce Musk, but it's not the norm. There are some quite blunt differences in some customs, depending on the region you live in, and that influences meal times among other things. Although abroad Spain is seen as a uniform nation, it is more like several nations rolled into one. Flamenco is not typical of Spain, but of Andalusia. You will see tablaos flamencos in places like Valencia, but partly as a demand for tourists mainly. The demand generates the business. But it is as absurd as going to New York expecting to find a country music concert as if it were typical of New York.

The local traditions are sacred. Punctuality is greatly appreciated but there is some leeway regarding arrival time... 10 minutes lateness is fine, otherwise it is advisable to give the person a ring or people you are about to meet. Arriving +20 minutes late is neither kind nor respectful, although it may happen every now and then, especially in major cities like Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, etc.

Y la más importante, la #9, nunca intentes llevar el mismo ritmo que nosotros comiendo y bebiendo, pronto la báscula te dará un susto!!. Un saludo

thanks dear another great video

Me encanta todos tus vídeos 💯. Has nombrado 5 idiomas de España y no has nombrado el Valenciano y si el Catalán. Al los Valencianos nos molesta mucho y es un tema caliente de hace décadas que es mejor no tocar. Esperando ver nuevos e interesantes vídeos tuyos. ❤❤

At 6 o clock it's "merienda" time snach time. Normal time to dinner it's like 9.30-11

We actually say "Michael", not "Miguel" Jackson.

Well looks like I already made this big food faux pas in Valencia as a Tourist 3yrs ago when I had paella for dinner in a Restaurant (and it was late, 9pm. think it took a good 35 minutes + before it was ready). I grew up on Jamaican Rice & Peas so paella is not a heavy dish for me but it’s the closest Spanish meal that most meat eating West Indians will appreciate 🍽️

Antoanetta, has olvidado un idioma local importante, se llama VALENCIANO! Lo hablamos en Comunidad Valenciana y esto una parte de nuestro orgullo! Apropósito :en USA tampoco hablan y pronuncian todas palabras y nombres de igual manera.

se nota que le has puesto mucha sensibilidad al hacer el video y eso muestra el cariño y el respeto que tienes. Hay un par de inexactitudes pero tiene tanta importancia lo anterior que me da igual. Un abrazo muy muy fuerte

Yo siempre he sido muy puntual. Incluso me quejaba cuando mis amigos llegaban tarde. Eso si.... paella para cenar? Solo en los festivales de Verano

Hey! Thank you for your videos. Love the way you put them together. I’m going to Valencia in 1.5 weeks. We have 3 kids under 3. Should we get a car or just use public transport? We’re staying in el Carmen

Good to know! 😊

I've never heard anyone saying Miguel Jackson ever. And With Elon Musk, some people say M(uh)sk, but most times, and the regular thing is to pronounce M(ah)sk. And I am literally fed up about hearing of arriving late in Spain is normal. It is not, at least in Catalonia where I am from. You must be punctual to your job or any kind of appointments, even I must say, you must arrive 10 minuts earlier for example to the doctor, bank, job, cinema, etc. And with friends, sorry, but If I say "come at 20h" I expect them to come between 19:50 and 20:10. 10 minuts earlier or late it's OK but nothing else. Being late in my surroundings and with my relatives and friends is considered rude and very disrespectful.

Pones videos ahora en Español !!!!! Y veo que Subtítulos no están disponibles ???

Great points - Nice job 👍🏼

I am from Colorado . It is customary in our familia to schedule parties and expect familia to show up late. When my husband and I went to Norway last year for three months I had to make sure I was on time or early if we were invited somewhere. Normal for us is to start our parties is within half an hour up to an hour after it has been planned. My familia is Sephardic Jew and we have been in the USA since the 1492 and the 1500's.

Hola Antonetta, I don't know are you hanging out with but my Spanish friends are generally on time and they expect that for others. Love 😉✌

1. Love the coffee tip. Came across a tourist once who seemed to be with Spanish friends, moaning about how his coffee was going to be made. I put him right to the relief of his friends.."the coffee is good here, man. "... you're very beautiful btw hope you don't mind me saying.

I sub, para tuyo explicación muchas gracias

I like the lunch & dinner hours. I'm a late night person & don't wake up early. My breakfast & lunch is togather after 12 & dinner is always after 7 or 8pm.

🇪🇦❌🇪🇦🪙🥇👑 eres muy agradable y muy responsable tú opinión y vivencias.

Hungry at 6pm? Go to a taberna, where you can get tapas and maybe sandwiches. Also, fast-food places will be always open, my favorite is Pans & Company.

hola..que tal??? me gustan tus videos...pero he de decir que aunque cada region tiene su comida tipica que es exclusiva de esa zona o algo tipico...sucede que en otras partes de españa la conocen y les gusta..por ejemplo; todo el mundo sabe que la paella es de valencia pero puedes comer paella en casi cualquier parte de españa...igual pasa con el flamenco...es de andalucia..mas concretamente de Jerez de la Frontera,mi ciudad....pero por toda españa hay quien le gusta el flamenco mas incluso que a algunos andaluces.. antonanetta su diminutivo en español es Toñi....saludos toñi😎

Can one survive on tapas alone?

I love it! Miguel Jaxson😂

the worst one ever is "oye ! camarero ! mi sopa de gazpacho esta frio! por favor usted puedes calentar lo !"

If I don't drink early morning, how am I suppose to have fun? :) How much English is spoken in Valencia?

Rodolfo, Baila El Chiki Chiki...It's Michael 'Yackson'!!😉

2 hours to make paella for the lunch hours... Better order it at 12 pm then so it will be ready by 2. all good points though.

Great information. There's so many things a took for granted for Spain. This content in this video is greatly appreciated. Greetings!

I don't know anyone who say Miguel Jackson, everybody in Spain says Mickel Jackson and Mickey Mouse (and not ratoncito Miguel like in latinoamerica).

This was so wonderful to watch and learn. We hope go to Valencia in a year or so.

en el horrela gente es más puntual, si quedas a una hora

Spanish time is the same here in Dominican Republic

The more I watch these videos the more I think I would rather live there than the US

Come on.... I never ever heard "Miguel" Jackson.

Hola sñta, 🤗🖐️ ANTOANETTA... Me dirijo a usted porque me encantan sus vídeos ,así cómo esté en el que tengo la oportunidad de entender lo que dice atraves de los subtítulos..... Me gustaría pedirle que me hiciera el favor , ii sí !! estuviera en sus manos, de hacer lo posible para poder acceder a los subtítulos en español de sus vídeos ,ya que desgraciadamente no se su precioso idioma, y además en algún vídeo suyo en el que habla en inglés ..... El idioma del subtítulo también es en inglés. Muchas gracias 🎉 atentamente un seguidor y admirador suyo.....🙄😏 Juan

Who told you getting 30 minutes late is ok??😂😂

Haha, great video but absolutely nobody *would (edited typo) say Miguel Jackson, ever. Maiquel yacson… sure.

Nunca he escuchado a nadie decir MIGUEL Jackson...NEVER...🤣

To agree the meeting time and intentionally come late - is not it ridiculous? What is the point of agreeing for 20:00, if are are coming at 20:30? Why not to agree for 20:30 and not to come on time? Really strange!

Great to hear paella and not pallela

And forget a really wholemeal bread. The fiber contents are lacking totally. They hvea a good white bread and that´s it

You will agree with me, for Americans Europe is another world which they usualy don't even understand. So how can you compare?

I am Catalan, and the "independence movement" is basically made up of people from rural areas, in urban and industrial areas, people feel Catalan and also Spanish. Now, the "independence movement" is in decline, since many of his followers are over 70 years old and in a few years, they will no longer be around.

30 minutes late??? You should have a serious conversation with your friends!!!

This was hilarious. Some truth to most of it😂

The whole language question can be fraught with political implications and not necessarily linguistic considerations. Quite obviously, Euskara is not a Romance language, but most of the languages in Spain are and the linguistic differences between them are not as sharp as that between Basque and the other languages. Probably best to avoid the subject except with those who are willing to discuss the topic from a scientific point of view.

I am in Madrid and you can eat anytime you want at VIMS. It is like Denny’s with higher quality food. Try the “Los Angeles” salad when you get tired of that nasty ham the Spanish are so proud of…LOL. Now if you want coffee before 0800, you need to be prepared to make it yourself.

In other words, try to integrate or adapt yourself into the local culture and norms, rather than be an observer, don't expect things to be like they are wherever you originate from.... applies to any country you may visit.

Si no fuera por la traducción diría que eres estudiante 🤣

You think Spain is good place to live?

calm down ...

No, "Miguel Jackson" no, "Antoñeta" puede que sí😉.

Cuantas tonterias dice, pues claro que hay que pedir cafe como aqui, no estamos e Norteamerica, aunque se crean que el mundo gira alrededor de Vdes.

El idioma Vasco que tiene de misterioso? No es Europeo,Asiático tampoco y de América dudo que viniera...pues será Africano o de Oriente Medio o Caucásico....eso de que el idioma Vasco es misterioso es marketing jejejejeje y bueno a los Vasco les gusta creerse que tienen un linaje elfico y como han tenido un pasado violento,pues se les deja a su rollo.

Never expect anything to get done quickly. Assume flies have been on every pre prepared tapa you see. Expect a phone call from the police telling you that you have been denounced by a local, for something you havent done. Youre guilty until proved innocent. Everyone watches Real Madrid or Barcelona. No other teams exist. Expect the driver behind you to be about 3 feet from your car whilst travelling at 70 mph. Drive on the outside lane only around a roundabout. The inside lane is only for people who are lost and drive round and round in a circle. Never expect life to be fair as a foreigner living in Spain. Youre not Spanish, never will be, and will be treated as such. Get over it.

¿Miguel Jackson?...En mi vida lo había oido...