5 CULTURAL SHOCKS ABOUT SPAIN 🇪🇸

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[@miguelillomiguelillo7744]

Mis respetos señora. Cuando dice : " ... yo soy la extranjera en vuestro país y soy la que me tengo que adaptar."

[@jackiesuarez6129]

🇺🇸 but 1/2 🇪🇸 &🇩🇴 I think you should explain that lunch in Spain is their main meal like Dinner here. Usually breakfast and dinner are light meals and don’t forget La Merienda which is a late afternoon snack between their heavy lunch and light dinner. Hope that helps😊

[@rolflin]

We eat as hobbits do Desayuno Almuerzo Comida Merienda Cena

[@jcim2003]

​@@rolflin Where do you live? Here in Spain is like this: 9:00-10:00 - Desayuno 12:00-13:00 - Aperitivo (not usual at all) 14:00-15:00 - Almuerzo (Comida) 18:00-19:00 - Merienda 21:00-22:00 - Cena That's all. But I use to eat each meal later than that.

[@TheMariodeblas]

❤️💛💛❤️

[@ravalrochera]

¿Qué negocio hay visto cerrar a las 12:00? Jamás lo vi. Lo normal es cerrar a las 13:30 o 14:00 y abrir a las 17:00. Eres muy agradable😊.

[@jal051]

Y a la 1 y media ya es rarísimo. La mayoría a las 2.

[@pepepacopica4565]

Con respecto a las farmacias siempre hay una abierta las 24 horas en tu zona se llama farmacia de guardia por si no lo sabías

[@sherryblaylock6115]

Oh I gotta go back and watch part 1. You are so brave moving to another country. I’ve always admired your organization and the way you take care of your family, all while flying. You are a strong woman. 💙❤️💛

[@camicaarzate6436]

I love Spaniards straight forward attitude, no misunderstanding whatsoever. Some other cultures take it as them being rude, which is not the case once you learn their culture. When I visit Spain 🇪🇸 I still have a hard time with the late dinner, it’s also hard what to do on Sunday’s due to stores are closed. Just clarification regarding coche, the spelling for pork in Mexico is cochi, us Mexicans do also called vehicles -carro- I love Spain 🇪🇸 ❤ Thank you for sharing

[@CBOANDALUCIA]

@@camicaarzate6436 But why you need the shops? We has a lot of better things to do: visit another city/town/villages, biking, walk in the parks or maritime walks, going to the Woods, the beaches, visit your family or friends... Don't you do this things in USA?

[@dianahahnacuna1227]

@@camicaarzate6436 go for a walk to the park or around a neighborhood, meet friends for a coffee just to chat, go to see a movie, to the theater, cook at home, read a book, etc.

[@vegavela4128]

Es que nadie sale a comprar a las dos, ya estás comiendo! 😅 Y date cuenta que a cambio de cerrar esas 2 horas al mediodía para poder recoger a los niños del colegio hacer la comida comer juntos llevarlos al colegio de nuevo... Las tiendas vuelven a abrir a las 5 y no cierran hasta las 8 de la tarde! Hablo del negocio familiar por supuesto las grandes cadenas tienen distintos turnos y entonces pues pueden abrir a mediodía por qué tienen 8 horas a las personas por la mañana y 8 horas por la tarde

[@vegavela4128]

En realidad el tema de los horarios es porque nuestro horario está completamente desajustado respecto al horario solar, en verano en realidad el mediodía solar es a las 2 de la tarde o sea que en realidad ingleses y españoles estamos comiendo a la misma hora a las 12 del mediodía lo que pasa que en España se llama a las 2, pero no hagas caso al final es lo mismo. Igual con la hora de cenar la hora de cenar son las 8 en España eso pone el reloj pero en realidad la hora solar son las 6 de la tarde.

[@rolflin]

​​@@vegavela4128eso es así 😅 lo hacemos todo a la misma hora solar pero el reloj dice otra cosa.

[@mirelladallarmellina8144]

Hi from Italy, yes please for part 2. It is so interesting to see the differences between Us and Spain, Just because even if Italy is South Europe as well, it is also different here. Always great videos!! ❤

[@Jacintorro74]

Españoles e italianos somos tan parecidos y tan diferentes como pueden ser dos hermanos.un saludo.

[@lynalondegarcia]

I enjoy your channel, Ale. 🤗 Love from the 🇵🇭

[@Banalica]

I can't wait for Part III of your cultural differences video!

[@Jakeandteresa]

🇺🇸 Moving from WA to Spain on Wednesday!!

[@lisette2060]

Mucha Suerte!🙏🏻👌🇩🇰

[@guissnosequemas]

Bienvenido!

[@joyfitzgibbon2357]

Love hearing about your new life in Spain. Thank you for bringing us along. 🇨🇦

[@emilyescribano1460]

Regarding store hours the footing applies in mort cities: I am an American living in Madrid. Want to clarify some information for those that watch your videos and you; The reason why you should always go food shopping any day of the week, but not on a Monday, is because all of the fresh fruits, vegetables, meats and fish are not delivered until Tuesday morning for the markets… Small stores like fruits and vegetables, are normally always open Monday through Sunday morning. Shopping centers are opened Mondays to Sunday from 10:00’to 22:00. Some may close at 21:00. Only Mercadona doesn’t open on Sunday and never has. Regarding store hours for the important stores; Aldi, Euroski, Lidl, Dia, Alcampo and Carrefour and probably where you live in Alicante, you have Consum and Costco, they have opened a Costco in Alicante and soon Valencia.These open from 10:00 to 22:00, days a week. For the ZARA, Mango, and so on the all open from a Monday to Sunday the normal hours. Pharmacy’s/Farmacia The every barrio or area, there is Pharmacy open on a 24 hour clock. Each Pharmacy has a some poster on their window with pharmacy on duty and addresses and times.In Madrid you every pharmacy’s open 24 hour a day, 12 hours a day that open 7 days a week. I am sure the in Alicante they exist. Buses Yes, people have designated areas and seats on the bus. In the front of the bus is for elderly, pregnant woman, and those with special needs. There are stickers on the walls of the buses, and yes if you sit in those seats you are required to get out of them if required. There are also seats for wheelchairs and carriages. Note the those get in the bus from the second side door. Life In Spain we have customs. Those who work have a half an hour break for morning cafe. From 9:00 to 12:00 more or less. However, mothers when they take their children to school or just because they are a group friends that do not work, have a cafe from 10:00 to 11:30. Also this happen for merienda That can go from 5:00 - 7:30, play cards or just talking. The life here has lots a dinners with friend, family and so on. They prefer to organize these get to together’ So that everyone to enjoy and one needs to cook or clean up.. The why of life.. Hope this helps others. Emily

[@roverb2591]

This content is really, really interesting and your energy delivering it is contagious. Can tell you’re happy.

[@Jorge-ob2kw]

@@roverb2591 she's happy cause of living in Spain

[@uxiorabade2968]

🇪🇦 It's great to see you happy living among us, Ale and family. In general, things are approached in a direct manner here. You're quite right: we like the nightlife. P.S.: There are always open pharmacies on call ("de guardia") at nights (from 21:00) and during the weekends, the list of which is posted on the door of each one.

[@WonderfullyAle]

I was so grateful to find a pharmacy on a Sunday once. It was a bit far but it came in handy!

[@binesait]

Ale sobre las farmacias, siempre hay farmacias de guardia abiertas, tanto al mediodia, por la noche y los fines de semana. La hora de cenar, si los niños van a actividades como futbol, repaso, idiomas... es normal cenar un poco más tarde... Si, aquì somos directos ... jejeje Esperando Parte 3!

[@cheyenneandrews-shaffer8533]

🇺🇸 I love it when your share your videos about living in Spain. It makes me wanna get a visa myself and move to Spain. I’ve first started following you and Kat when I first developed an interest in becoming a Flight Attendant. Keep up the good work on your lovely channel.

[@Frank-q1x6n]

If you live in the cities like Madrid or Barcelona the shops are open from 10 am to 8.30-9.00 pm. In smaller towns and villages they close from 1pm to 3pm. Anyway, well done for your analysis! 👏🏼👏🏼

[@soulfulchristian]

Thank you for sharing the differences. From Canada 🇨🇦

[@TomasJerez-ow4ob]

VALE. There are degrees in straightforwardness. I'm sure you have tried Spanish chickpea stew (cocido). The custom is you start with the soup, then vegetables and lastly, the meat. Not in Aragón. They don't beat around the bush. They start with the meat because they are the bluntest and most direct people in the world

[@AbbyRossetter-lj6zn]

Thank you for sharing ... from UK 🇬🇧

[@michellebraddock81]

Catching up on your video and just wanted to say you look lovely! 😃

[@andres9654]

Hi Ale, Thanks for sharing about your travels and life in Spain...I was born in spain northwest coast Sta Eugenia de Riveira, ...I have been in the US since ever since ...I have traveled back to spain several times...My souse and I are now planning to go back to Spain and possibly call it Home...The life in spain is much beter in many ways than the US, aSo Its layed back and much beter economically to live.... I use to work for the airlines myself as an aircraft technician...So whereabouts in spain are you and are you glad you made the change...

[@lisaturtle13]

I think these are very interesting. I love hearing from you and your perspective. I only just started traveling abroad. I went to Italy in the summer and for Christmas and in 2 weeks I’m headed for Paris! The cultural differences are something that I think about constantly. ❤ It’s not bad or good- just a noticeable difference. I hope to go to Spain soon. I am glad you are happy there. It seems like it and honestly, even if one day you aren’t anymore, that is OK, too. It simply good to be flexible and try new things and you have done that with open arms! I am so inspired and impressed by you, Ale. You go girl and keep it up! 👍

[@pattianderson5072]

More please!

[@debcokinis]

Great video! Thanks for sharing Ale 😊

[@ck4426]

Please keep doing these interesting videos!!! I just love all of your videos about anything and everything!!!🇺🇸

[@lynnshaw2365]

Love these videos of your life in Spain you look to have adjusted well to cultural differences. 🇬🇧

[@ricardogv2751]

Espero que te vaya muy bien a ti y a tu familia aquí en España 🇪🇦🇪🇸

[@perthfanny3017]

You will learn to be straightforward when people jump the line in front of you 😅

[@CeferinoHevia]

Te haces un poco lio con las horas, hasta las 12 horas a.m. es 12 de la mañana, a partir de las 13 horas ya es 1 de la tarde, eso no quiere decir que te saluden con buenos dias, te diran buenos dias hasta que hayas comido a las dos o las tres a partie de ahi te diran buenas tardes , pero la mañana es hasta las 12a.m. despues son tardes y a partir de las 21 ya pueden ser noches, en verano no porque a las 21 todavia hay sol

[@freddst]

Hi Ale! Thanks again for letting us into your world. Have a wonderful week! Greetings from Southern California 🇺🇸🇲🇽

[@shamrockgirl2075]

Thank you for sharing your life.

[@xibanyae]

"cultural shocks" 🤣🤣🤣

[@trudimclaren4301]

Thanks Ale - you're such an inspiration! Love hearing the cultural differences ❤🇳🇿

[@FrancescaWilson-yp2nj]

Love your vlogs Ale 🇬🇧❤️

[@DVSDonna]

I absolutely love watching these videos! I do hope you continue to share the differences. I'd also love to see a video of the "shocking" similarities that maybe you didn't expect. I think that would be fun too. As for the language, it's always going to be that way, isn't it?!? I recall taking Spanish classes in high school and then trying to speak to my grandmother. She used to giggle at some of the more formal parts of the language I was being taught versus how she spoke Spanish in Southern California. I think that you have the right attitude though. An open mind and willingness to learn is always the considerate approach. ❤️😜😁 Heading to Scotland & England at the end of the year. I'm already looking forward to the language barrier as we attempt to translate English to English. 🤫🤣🤣🤣

[@laurenschenck5355]

Happy weekend ale and ur family! Hope you are having a greaweekend ✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️❤️🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷❤️❤️🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷❤️🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@rolflin]

Our day can be really long so we and the kids eat mostly 5 times a day. Lunch being the most important. We live wirh the sun like everyone but our clocks are two hours late This could be any workday in my life At 8;00 in winter is even too dark Little kids start school at 9:00 Teenagers 8:30 I Work 8 to 14 Parents go to work between 7 and 9 it depends on the kind of work and the city that you live in and also schedule adjustments that you can negotiate with your boss. Getting later to work and get out later too. I did that two years 10:30/11:30 almuerzo just a cofee and something to eat. Cafe y pincho de tortilla 14 to 15 eat in bilbao thats pretty common 1hour to 1:30 In industrial zones they eat earlier 12:30 to 13:30 15 to:17:15 work Sone people gets a reduction and work 6 or 7 hours 8/15 and get the kids out from scholl at 16/16:30. Less money to earn too. Then the kids have la merienda. Some fruit and a bocadillo maybe a yogurt In the evening kids go to extracurricular clases (swim, football, judo , dance,chess english...anything they choose) or they go play to a park, and parents get a beer or wine😂 and we talk with amigos. If the day is dark and rainy(pretty nornal in northern winter) we stay at home play some music and the kid does his school duties or deberes. In my case with a 9yo we have dinner at 8/9 and he goes to bed 9/9:15 After that when he is at bed we read or see some tv serials. I nornally go to bed at midnight So i am used to sleep 7 hours but i can live with 6 without any issues.😂 We are built and educated for this

[@vegavela4128]

@@rolflin yo vivo con 5

[@elzebirdelcid5016]

🇵🇦 Last year I went to Alicante and I love it, cada vez que haces videos caminado por Alicante me me emocionó. 🎉 Saludos me alegra que tú familia y tu ya estén mejor de salud.

[@joshib7525]

Yes please do a Part 3! Such an insightful vlog/s. Keep them coming 🇦🇺

[@deniseann3012]

Interesting video! 🇨🇦

[@onwithleon]

How was the process of choosing a school for your kids?

[@karolrust2300]

First off, thank you for explaining the cultural differences as I find it very helpful! I would be ok with the stores closing, but it would be hard to get used to eating later at night! Have a great week Ale 😊 🇺🇲 Los Estados Unidos

[@kellystathers4213]

Love your videos❤🇬🇧

[@olgamartincorrea1135]

From Spain living in Switzerland 🥰 thanks for sharing the live in our country, Ale ❤️

[@dfp110]

Love your videos and learning about life in Spain❤ 🇺🇸

[@MadiGirlMom2]

🇺🇸 Enjoying your videos, but I do miss the Florida days, the mom life vlogs were very relatable, but it’s nice to see change!

[@radiantlove007]

I love every video you put up, I have dreamed of becoming an expat for years now. I am so, so happy for you and your family! Love to see you thriving! BTW, I’ve been following you for almost 5 years now ❤ 🇺🇸

[@PaulaBourke]

love you videos, watching you from New Zealand

[@laurenschenck5355]

Happy February ale! Love ur videos so much and ur amazing inspiring person women and mom LUV U! 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🌹🩷❤️🩷🌹🌹🌹❤️🌹🌹❤️🩷✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️

[@mariasilveira5489]

🇨🇦I always look forward to your videos

[@naomihayler4793]

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 love the video ❤

[@gurutzlete2126]

Specifically to....????????😅😅😅

[@WonderfullyAle]

Huh?

[@TamiAlsubaie]

Thank you for sharing that with us. All the best for you and your family. 🇸🇦

[@palomamiretesanchez7549]

Si puedes ven a las fiestas de Primavera de Murcia! La ciudad está preciosa y a sólo 1h o menos ❤

[@brilliantbutblue]

🇦🇺 You reminded me of when l lived in Singapore for 5 years, in our local community most of the shops, market stalls, food centres, pharmacy etc closed for a few hours in the middle of the day and then reopened in the evening when people are off work and its also cooler. Thank you for sharing these cultural differences. Hope Jorge us fully recovered now. 🙏

[@sixtysecondvlog]

hi Ale, great video on cultural differences. I couldn't find the Union Jack for the UK, but you know I'm from the UK anyway!! Passing on my love and hugs for everyone in the airline industry for this week.

[@eulalianielson5530]

Love to watch your video - part 3 culture shocks will be great

[@fah8575]

Love your videos!!! ❤Greetings from Cádiz!!! 🇪🇦

[@THuuDo]

This was so interesting!

[@perico400]

The issue of the timetable in Spain has two explanations. One is that we have the wrong time. We are using the parallel time of Germany instead of that of England, which would be the wrong one. In addition, in the 60s this timetable allowed people to work multiple jobs, working 8 hours in the morning and 8 in the afternoon, if necessary.

[@ZubairPakistanilove]

So difference ❤

[@quericopapa]

Hello Ale. Thank you for your wonderful vlogs. I have been watching your vlogs for quite some time, this is my first time writing a comment. I enjoy each and every one of your vlogs. Thank you for sharing your new journey in Spain. I think you and your family are really brave on switching countries and living a great new journey. Wishing you all the best! Always looking forward for your next vlog. Have a wonderful week. Have fun and stay safe! Cheers.

[@michellec6340]

Enjoying this series - please continue. Hi 👋 from the US!

[@popbre3]

🇺🇸love all your videos on your new life in Spain. I lived in Spain for 2 1/2 years and your videos bring me so much nostalgia.

[@davesaunders7080]

Canadian Flag Interesting observations. The late night culture I noticed in Madrid Metro system at midnight full of families.

[@danielleayde2330]

Enjoyed this vlog. Chick Fil A is closed in the US on Sundays but I don't know many more places. Wow 3am was a late night, but I bet it was fun.

[@olivialara2803]

🇺🇸 USA here. Looking forward to part three.

[@hhernandeza06]

Gracias Ale 🇻🇪

[@kimedwards6578]

I enjoy your videos, you have a beautiful family. I look forward to part 3 of your cultural differences. 🇺🇸

[@donnabaardsen5372]

Hi, Ale! I moved to Norway permanently, at 18. Talk about a culture shock; however, once I learned the language and culture, I felt right at home. After many years, I returned to the U.S., but loved my years there. Thanks for rhis very interesting video ❤️👍🇺🇸

[@rafarequeni822]

For some unknown reason, English is a language that tends towards word creation, so it has become one of the wordiest languages in the world, with regional words that are only used in certain dialects or regions of the world, while Spanish veers towards word reciclying, so the same word will have a lot of different meanings and people from different Spanish-speaking countries will use the same words, but with wholly different meanings. Take the example of the verb "coger" in Spain versus Mexico.

[@gwynethglas-brown9171]

Lovely to see you Ale😊hearing how your settling in , getting on with all thats New . Hows George doing ? His he feeling much beter 🙏🤞? Come from 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 but live in 🇳🇱😊 Have a lovely evening 🥰

[@robertj.thirlby8166]

What part of Spain are you in

[@f1gio]

Muy bien. Ya eres alicantina...ahora te falta el valenciano. I am a spanish, but living in Belgium for 13 years. My home is always Spain. CHEERS. 😊😊😊🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸

[@nuriam7169]

¿Y para que quiere aprender valenciano? Habla español perfectamente.

[@f1gio]

@nuriam7169 Calma Nuria, es sábado mujer...adeu y bona nit.

[@inigoromon1937]

Come on... Nobody closes at 12. Shops could be closed from 13:30 to 16:30, but you can always find supermarkets open. It IS so strange that a bible centered country like the USA IS ok with shops open on Sunday. Particularly, there Is always an emergency pharmacy in every town or Big área. In fact, all towns or villages have a pharmacy as a public service. I think this is not the case for USA where they are some kind of business. That said, welcome to Spain.

[@WonderfullyAle]

Some places do lol. That’s why I said it. I’m not making it up 🤣

[@emilygocdo]

🇺🇸Love all your vlogs and learning about our cultural differences! So glad you are happy with your awesome move to Spain!

[@kathybynum3938]

More Please! Part 3 🇺🇸

[@zina6653]

Love your videos…I’m from Bermuda🇧🇲

[@luisalbertocantinmunoz5979]

😎😎😎 Vale

[@ruthmcsweeney179]

🇮🇪 Hi from Ireland ☘️ 😊

[@Jorge-ob2kw]

Ireland and Spain good friends along history 😅

[@anaBanana586]

Yes no matter where you’re from the differences in Spanish is always interesting. I always learned coche for car I’m Mexican American and when I started meeting different people from different countries it was interesting to hear what they used. 🇺🇸 🇲🇽

[@lisamoyer9663]

Hello from Canada 👋🏼 🇨🇦

[@batshevanivylerner8582]

Ale, you look GREAT!!!! Very interesting video. We're Americans who live overseas (we left the USA in 1990). Lots of those cultural differences sound familiar!!

[@thebaeg]

I grew up in the north east and a culture shock for me when I moved to California was how indirect and passive people were. I never felt like I could get a straight answer. I’m wondering if because you grew up in California and then lived in the south that it’s extra noticeable.

[@alexandrinasilva3930]

Hello from Portugal 🇵🇹 😊

[@figarci933]

🇳🇱 dutch and moved to 🇺🇸 USA. Glad you and the family are doing well ❤

[@annh.]

I remember when businesses, in my town, were closed on Sunday. That was a long time ago.

[@65NART]

I think it is good to close on Sunday. People want to spend time with their families. Spain is very much like Greece. I love it on the continent. They have a great life work balance.

[@65NART]

Thumo de naranja (zumo de naranja o de manzana por ejemplo.)

[@waffl3h0use]

I'm from the UK, and I went on a school exchange to Madrid, the family were constantlyyyy using the word vale for everything, it has been stuck in my head ever since and I'm not even Spanish 😂

[@reinamaer]

I was born in Philippines, now living in USA. I came from Kat's channel!

[@vpera001]

Ale I think people are giving you a hard time when you say the Spanish is different because the Spanish itself is not what is different, you just have a different dialect! Anyways I love your 🇪🇸 videos!

[@loribrown5235]

I'm from Yardley PA. Near Philly. Go Eagles!!!

[@katjar4881]

🇺🇸 SoCal born and raised and love it here but dreams of moving to the Emerald Isle 🇮🇹

[@shamiquafileen7906]

Guyana, South America 🇬🇾🇬🇾

[@juanitaybarra9955]

🇺🇸 thanks.

[@lisette2060]

One of my ever lasting impression from travelling on bicycle through southern Spain, were the large amount of distinguished old lady's swearing as an old sailor. "Hijo de Puta" were heard all over😆 NB.. It wasn't me they were upset about 😇

[@DimasFajar-ns4vb]

wow and peace be upon you from me

[@quiltbugj]

I knew you were going to say Vale!