Regarding the Spanish work style, they are very easygoing but can also be quite unreliable. As for punctuality, this is common across all Spanish-speaking countries.
In terms of diet, famous foods include Churros con Chocolate (chocolate and fried dough sticks) and Paella (seafood rice, with the most authentic version found in Valencia). As for drinks, the local red wine is both excellent and affordable. Spanish red wine is on par with French wine, with the Rioja region producing the highest quality. In restaurants, tourists can order Sangria, a delicious fruit wine made with ice, fruit, and red wine in specific proportions. At a roadside bar, you can order a Caña, which is a glass of beer, often served with a complimentary snack, or order a freshly brewed coffee, all at very affordable prices.
The Spanish philosophy of life is that work serves life, rather than working oneself to the bone just to save a little money. Employment benefits include 14 months of salary per year and one month of vacation. Furthermore, statutory holidays are observed nationwide without exception. Combined with regional holidays in various autonomous communities, there are many days off, especially in the second half of the year. The abundance of holidays makes us Chinese feel that this is what life should be like. This is why the Spanish are always so cheerful, with the word "Fiesta" (meaning festival or party) always on their lips.
Regarding the daily schedule in Spain, due to the long daylight hours, meal times are delayed by about two hours. Do not be surprised: breakfast is usually at 9:00 or 10:00 AM, and lunch is between 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM. After a lunch break, work typically continues from 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Afterward, people go shopping or meet friends for dinner and conversation until around 11:00 PM. Nightlife is very vibrant; even seniors in their 60s and 70s go out until 1:00 or 2:00 AM on weekends. The Spanish are particularly talkative and have loud voices.
Another important point is that any product sold in an EU country must have an instruction manual in the local language. Therefore, those doing business here should be aware of this and not be surprised if the other party requests it. Although English is a global language, the English proficiency of the Spanish is not as high as that of the Chinese, and their Spanish accents are very heavy. While foreigners can understand them, we find it difficult—much like a foreigner who understands Chinese trying to listen to someone from Sichuan; it can be quite confusing. Most Chinese people here are from Zhejiang, particularly Qingtian, followed by those from Fujian, Shanghai, and Northeast China, mostly engaged in the catering and "100-Yuan" store businesses.
Today, there are more and more learners of the Spanish language in China, and exchanges between China and Spain in all aspects will become more frequent, so mastering Spanish is very important.
