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Portugal They are conservative and reserved. The way they express themselves is polite but direct and the volume of their speech is a bit loud. It is frowned upon to be late, but a delay of more than 15 minutes is considered late.  It is important to greet each other: men shake hands and, if they are confident, hug each other. Women only kiss each other on the cheek.  If you are invited to a house, bring a small gift, such as chocolates or flowers. Spain Compliments: Spaniards generally greet each other with two kisses on the cheeks, starting from the left. Among men, handshaking is more common. Meal times: Adapt to late meals. Lunch is generally served between 14:00 and 16:00 and dinner between 21:00 and 23:30. Siesta: Respect the siesta period, generally between 14:00 and 17:00 when many businesses close. Clothing: Dress more formally than you would at home. Avoid wearing very casual clothes in restaurants and public places. Punctuality: Although Spaniards are known to be mo...

 

 

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