5 things we liked and 5 things we didn’t like

In Spain, cultural diversity and deep-rooted customs are the unique elements that distinguish us from the rest of the world. European countries. We proudly maintain our unique traditions and honestly, we wouldn’t want to change them (almost all of them).Likewise, although we value our Tradition Like most people, curiosity about what other countries do can enrich our experience and make us appreciate our neighbors. Do you identify with these customs in your daily life?

5 European customs we don’t really like

1. Not taking a shower every day

For Spaniards, not taking a shower every day is completely unthinkable. So much so that many Spaniards even bathe more than once a day!Well, some European countries They don’t think about drinking every day. Hopefully they only do this in the coldest countries.In Europe, the country with the fewest showers is Türkiye, Denmark, Belgium, Romania and Bulgaria.

2. Community wash area

When we left our country, like most Spanish homes, there was no washing machine in sight in the kitchen or bathroom.In a country like Switzerland, what they have is Public washing areas within buildings. This means laundry services can only be done outdoors in shared areas.

3. Who were the three wise men?

Once you step outside Spain, forget about the Three Wise Men.Rest of Europe They only received gifts from Santa Claus, in Spain we were lucky and received it twice. However, in some places, such as France, Portugal or Italy, Epiphany is also associated with the arrival and gift-giving of the Three Wise Men.

4. Bidets they don’t even know about

A bidet is a product Made in Spain In any case, it does not exist in any other European country, or even, dare we say, any other country in the world. In Spain we consider it another member of the family due to its many advantages in terms of hygiene.Excellent Cleans more efficiently than just using toilet paper. Additionally, for people with limited mobility or physical disabilities, a bidet can be a useful tool to promote personal cleanliness.

5. Coffee is always in a cup

Drink your coffee out of a glass, whether at home or in a bar, we only do it in Spain. The funny thing is, when you go to another country and you order a glass of wine, they don’t understand anything, they don’t really understand what you mean.

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5 European customs we love

1. Take off your shoes before entering the house

Whether entering your own home or someone else’s home, Other Europeans take off their shoes at the front door They entered the house barefoot. The truth is, this makes sense so the bacteria that accumulate on the soles cannot get inside. Maybe we should follow this custom, it’s at least more hygienic.

2. They prefer to travel by bicycle

In Spain it is very common to drive anywhere, even to buy bread or to go somewhere close to home. In the Netherlands, for example, the situation is completely different. In this country, people travel by bicycle and surprisingly, There are more bikes (18 million) than people (16 million).

3. Be on time

In Spain we don’t even know how to pronounce the word “punctuality” correctly, it’s almost beyond our vocabulary. When we’re still in the shower, we’re more likely to say “I’m here” than to arrive on time for an appointment or meeting. Other European countries do not allow late arrivals, this is unimaginable. In fact, in countries like the UK or Germany, if you are 5 minutes late, you will most likely no longer be welcome and you will have to go home.

4. Recycle more and better

The country in the world that recycles the most and best happens to be Europe, specifically, These countries are Switzerland, Sweden, Austria, Germany, Belgium and the Netherlandss. Unfortunately, Spain is well below the European average when it comes to recycling, We only recycle 33.3% of our waste. Maybe it’s time to think about this better and take action.

5. They eat lunch and dinner early

Eating at 2pm or having dinner at 10pm is not seen in any European country, only in Spain. Generally speaking, They usually have lunch at 12 o’clock in the morning and dinner around 8 o’clock in the evening, the schedule makes more sense than ours because they can adjust their body clocks better. We can try to imitate them because eating too late in the evening can hinder digestion and cause sleep problems, in addition to improving metabolism and reducing acid reflux.