Welcome to SpainWe are going to take a trip to Spain and look at some of their customs. While doing research, I realized that the Spanish believe in showing respect with good manners. It is imperative that when you go to Spain for business or vacation, you know some of their customs. To prepare you, I will discuss some of the key points of your visit. I will first explain the different languages ​​used. Next, let me demonstrate an appropriate greeting. Next, I will describe the typical way of dressing and eating etiquette. Finally, I will end with units of measurement and currency. So let’s start our journey with language! Is Spanish the only language? Spain is diverse when it comes to the language it speaks. They speak four beautiful languages ​​considered official. It will just depend on the region you are in and what language they will speak. Please refer to the map at the top of the next page to see the different regions. I had the privilege of having conversations with CCCC RRRR, my friend from Barcelona, ​​Spain, whose official language is Catalan. He recognizes Spanish, but prefers to speak Catalan. In Spain, the majority of the population speaks "Spanish", also called Castilian. Some people speak Galician in Galicia and the Basque Country. In Catalonia and the Balearic Islands, people speak Catalan. And in the Valencia region, we speak Valencian. (Kwintessential) Knowing Spanish would be helpful, but your trip could be just as enjoyable if you spoke and understood a few words in the other official language of the region you are in. Is it Hola or Buenos Dias? Depending on the type of context you find yourself in will depend on the verbal greeting you say...... middle of paper...... December 5, 2006. April 21, 2014 .eDiplomat. Spain. 2014. April 21, 2014. Estorach, Carles. Interview. Heather Carroll. April 15, 2014. Kwinessentiel. Spain – Language, Culture, Customs and Etiquette. 2013. April 21, 2014. PlanetWare Inc. Map of language areas of Spain. 1995-2014. April 21, 2014. Barcelona Tourism. Barcelona in pictures. April 21, 2014 .XE. XE currency converter. 2014. April 21 2014 .