4 Mistakes Expats in Spain Make!

Ever wondered why Spain is in the wrong time zone? Why you can't eat at normal British times? Why paperwork takes forever? and what the most annoying thing is that Brits do in Spain? Then check out this video.

[@alexnavarro6941]

First of all, I love that last comedy clip about bureaucracy!!! hahaha so funny, and sadly so true at the same time... The first point you aboard can apply to every expat in every country around the world. If I try to live in Germany for example, learning Deutsch is not only a sign of politeness, it's a must; I wouldn't think of speaking just English or Spanish in Germany. Also, if you come from an English speaking country, don't fall to the false idea that everybody around the world should speak English, because it's the dominant language in international commerce/relations. That may be true. But I'd say that's a condescending point of view that we should avoid. Learning the local language is not only a tool, or a polite initiative, it's an enriching effort.

[@MrSmith1O1]

Speaking of paperwork, do you know where the expression "red tape" comes from? It has its origin in the red tape that the 16th-century Spanish Administration used to put together every document related to a case.

[@greattobeadub]

It's the same bureaucracy in Italy and Germany. Bring the right documents with you, as this young lady did, and you'll sail through.

[@chunkypants9773]

I've just watched a couple of your vids, and I like them. Quiero ver mas, por favor.

[@lesmarsden2058]

Perhaps people should stop considering themselves ‘ex-pats’ and understand that they are simply immigrants. Taking away the somewhat arrogant image people have of themselves as ex-pats might just help them to understand how the local Spanish people see them and encourage them to at least attempt to assimilate into Spanish society.

[@guybartlett9587]

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[@lewi22]

😅, you forgot to mention that there different dialects of Spanish's, and older the person more offended they get if you use castellano instead of Catalan, Valencian, Galician, Basque,etc...(not a problem in big cities and the coastline towns normaly,but it gets worse more rural u go)

[@MrGulliver]

Why is it so hard for you to say that you are immigrants?

[@carltaylor4942]

I live in rural Spain and I make a point of calling myself an immigrant. Because it is what I am. I hate all that ex-pat BS.

[@John-hu9bo]

Exactly. You'll always be a guest, even if you are living there since 10 years.

[@caseycrawford2157]

People from Spain tell me that people from Spain are racist and xenophobic. They have told me that for the past 12 years without my asking them that question and there is no reason to doubt them. Just ask Brazilian soccer player Vinicius Jr.

[@Odyssey12375]

Come to Portugal and experience the worse racism in Europe!

[@papiyonmov]

​@@Odyssey12375what kinds of things have happened, may I ask? What area of Portugal and do you know how black women are generally treated?

[@rosamelano7468]

Well, some radical football fans are extremely racist an xenophobic to other players from other teams (Vini Jr.), but people in general are very nice and accept all kinds of people.

[@caseycrawford2157]

I've been to Spain four times (A total of 8 weeks.) I am African American. I will never go back Spain and I encourage black Americans not to go to Spain for travel. @@rosamelano7468

[@John-hu9bo]

Thats in almost every country...

[@peregarciamoreno9444]

The British always talk about Franco. 65% of the population of Spain no longer lived through the dictatorship. He died 50 years ago. It is quite boring to listen to an Englishman talk about Franco every time there is something about Spain that he does not like.