Daily life
Why lunch in Spain is at 2 pm
La comida is the big meal of the day, and it rarely starts before two.
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Culture notes on everyday life in Spain: mealtimes, greetings, manners and the habits that shape the Spanish day.
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The art of the sobremesa
Lunch is over, but nobody leaves. Meet the Spanish habit of lingering at the table to talk.
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Two kisses: greetings in Spain
Dos besos, two quick cheek kisses. How people say hello in Spain, and when a handshake is the better call.
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