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Spanish Lecture 2
Question | Answer |
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What is the capital of Spain? | Madrid |
Who are two of the great spanish artists? | Goya and Picasso |
What time does lunch and dinner start at? | 2.30 and 9.30 |
What do you bring when you go to a party? | Wine, chocolate and flowers |
Why do spaniards kiss when greeting instead of shaking hands? | Shaking hands is considered too formal. |
How much are tips in spain? | 5% to 10% of overall bill |
In which continents does Spain have part of its territory? | Africa |
What is the most spoken language in Latin America? | Spanish |
Why is Spanish widely spoken in Latin America? | Because of Spanish influence during colonialism. |
Do women and men have equal rights and opportunities in Latin America? | Yes |
Can latinos be of any race? | Yes |
What is being Hispanic? | Being connected to the Spanish Language. |
What is a hidden but important aspect of culture? | Gender roles. |
What are the key cultural values of latino culture? | Familismo, Personalismo, Respeto, Religion, Machismo, Marianismo, Fatalismo |
What is familismo? | Familial ties are important, that extend to good friends and godparents. |
What is Personalismo? | A focus on relationships and closer inter-personal spaces. |
What is Respeto? | Children are to respect teachers and other adults |
What is religion in latino culture? | Majority of Latinos are Roman Catholic. |
What is Machismo? | Men are expected to be strong, manly, and the support for the family |
What is Marianismo? | Women are expected to be morally strong, pure and chaste. |
What is fatalismo? | Recognising that certain things are outside human control i.e. it is god's will. |