Top 5 signs that you've become a local in Spain:
1. You've become a kiss champion
You know you've gone native in Spain when you start greeting everyone with a kiss on both cheeks, whether you know them or not. You've become a master of the cheek-to-cheek maneuver, leaving a trail of bewildered tourists in your wake. Who needs personal space when you can share your love through a never-ending cycle of smooches?
2. You constantly mix beer and wine with something
Forget about drinking beer or wine on its own like a mere amateur. As a true Spanish local, you've mastered the art of making strange, yet oddly delicious, mixtures. Beer with lemonade? Wine with cola? Why not! You're the mad scientist of alcoholic fusion, pushing the boundaries of taste and making bartenders raise an eyebrow or two.
3. Dead animal parts hanging everywhere is normal
Walking through a Spanish market, you no longer flinch at the sight of pig legs dangling from the ceiling like a sick art installation. In fact, you've come to appreciate the aesthetic of cured meats decorating every corner. You've even developed a taste for them, proudly nibbling on slices of jamón like it's the most natural thing in the world.
4. Dinner no earlier than 9 pm. Even 9 pm is early
You've said goodbye to the concept of an early dinner. The thought of sitting down for a meal before 9 pm is as absurd as wearing a winter coat in scorching summer heat. Your stomach has adapted to the Spanish timetable, patiently growling until the clock strikes 9, signaling that it's finally an acceptable hour to satisfy your hunger.
5. Spanish Bureaucracy is no more a scary beast, you've tamed it!
Once upon a time, the mere thought of Spanish bureaucracy would send shivers down your spine. But now, you've become a formidable warrior, armed with an arsenal of documents, photocopies, and endless patience. You navigate the bureaucratic maze like a pro, armed with a battle cry of "trámites" and a nonchalant attitude that leaves government officials wondering if you're one of their own.
1. You've become a kiss champion
You know you've gone native in Spain when you start greeting everyone with a kiss on both cheeks, whether you know them or not. You've become a master of the cheek-to-cheek maneuver, leaving a trail of bewildered tourists in your wake. Who needs personal space when you can share your love through a never-ending cycle of smooches?
2. You constantly mix beer and wine with something
Forget about drinking beer or wine on its own like a mere amateur. As a true Spanish local, you've mastered the art of making strange, yet oddly delicious, mixtures. Beer with lemonade? Wine with cola? Why not! You're the mad scientist of alcoholic fusion, pushing the boundaries of taste and making bartenders raise an eyebrow or two.
3. Dead animal parts hanging everywhere is normal
Walking through a Spanish market, you no longer flinch at the sight of pig legs dangling from the ceiling like a sick art installation. In fact, you've come to appreciate the aesthetic of cured meats decorating every corner. You've even developed a taste for them, proudly nibbling on slices of jamón like it's the most natural thing in the world.
4. Dinner no earlier than 9 pm. Even 9 pm is early
You've said goodbye to the concept of an early dinner. The thought of sitting down for a meal before 9 pm is as absurd as wearing a winter coat in scorching summer heat. Your stomach has adapted to the Spanish timetable, patiently growling until the clock strikes 9, signaling that it's finally an acceptable hour to satisfy your hunger.
5. Spanish Bureaucracy is no more a scary beast, you've tamed it!
Once upon a time, the mere thought of Spanish bureaucracy would send shivers down your spine. But now, you've become a formidable warrior, armed with an arsenal of documents, photocopies, and endless patience. You navigate the bureaucratic maze like a pro, armed with a battle cry of "trámites" and a nonchalant attitude that leaves government officials wondering if you're one of their own.