I like the idea of siestas and Sundays being quiet. We have become obsessed with consumerism in the west. We need to return to a more natural pace of life.
I agree to a certain extent, but is it normal to watch TV, eat and drink and drive a car every day of the week - even on Sundays - but tell others to refrain from doing things on Sunday just so you can have your own peace and quiet? Sunday off was invented by the Catholic Church to allow people to attend Sunday services. Fewer and fewer people are doing this. Sunday rest is not a natural thing, it was invented by people and can also be abolished by people. But I agree with you that we as humanity place far too much value on consumption. But is going to the movies with the whole family on a Sunday consumption or culture?
No, we are not. We need to keep on evolving, on our jobs, on our self development and careers. What humanity dont need is a silly people who just "tired of working" and need some rest. At the middle of the freakin day! this is madness and stupidity at its finest.
I've lived here for years, and that *LOUDNESS* thing can really get your goat. In the small pueblo blanco where I live, the people seem to shout at each other like they're all deaf, even when they're standing within touching distance. Still, you've gotta love the weather. Yesterday (Dec 17th) I went out for a walk and it was over 20 degrees in the sunshine. Oh yeah!
And when people talk on the phone... they even increase that loudness hahahah these days the weather is great 😍 we're going to have to do some barbecue outside for Christmas 😆
Yes, the phone talk! I've noticed that too. Sometimes, I think that the Alora locals don't actually need phones, because people in the next village can hear them quite well! Your barbecue idea sounds fantastic, and I hope you do it. I also hope that you and your family have a great Christmas, and a fantastic new year. P.S. I'm loving your channel.@@holamydailyspanish
I guess thats how it works in our world: geographically awesome palces with cool weather and staff should be populated by silly locals, like Spaniards. Dont worry, common sense will take over, Spaniards will either change and cut off their siestas or became history, as normal people are coming to Spain and they are about to show what a sane man can do, if he would not cry about being tired at the middle of the day.
If these are your problems in Spain then you are living in paradise! 😂 Si estos son tus problemas en España entonces estás vivienda en paraiso. Tengo que ver las diez cosas que amas sobre España!
Right, we have to be very grateful with what we have! There are many people in the world that live in very poor conditions and couldn't even be making/watching these types of videos 😢 Where do you live?
In Portugal there are no siestas, neither stores closed on Sundays and people speak on low tune. Portuguese men respect women! Toilets are usually clean in Portugal.
Some people die every summer because of the heat, if they get in the car before ventilating it and cooling it with aircon, or because they wandered under the sun without drinking, or got severe burns... on the hottest days you should be very very veeery careful if you want or have to go outside under the sun, at least in cities like Sevilla or Córdoba.
Cost of living, including the price of properties and food, is higher in the UK, and winters are throughly miserable, cold and dark, our food is also unhealthy for the most part. We have to spend a lot of time indoors with the heating on so whilst we typically earn more, we have a lower quality of life I would argue.
Right, it is very expensive 😢 I hope you have a lovely winter and that spring comes soon! Winter is hard and sad in many places but I guess in the south of Spain I can't complain about that. I hope you have a very happy Christmas ✨✨
@@holamydailyspanishHello!I like your videos!😊I want to live in Spain...in the ciity" La Coruna"...mabye in the "rich"normal house for strangers(buut only for me for now),which i have readed on internet,that is cheap prices for all houses who can be buy from strangers, in the north region called Galicia...how can i begin this all process,for the first time in my 24 years old life?Thank you for your help.
I mean, this longer version is better than the short since it has things explained better, but there's still some things I don't completely agree with, I guess 😅
I have always wanted to live in Spain at least for some time. My main reason is for Spanish language immersion. I know that there are things I would not like. I would not like that everything is closed on Sunday. I would not like kissing or being kissed by everyone I meet. I do not approve of bullfights. I am a person who always wants to be on time. Being late makes me very anxious and nervous. But I think that siesta time is a great idea. And I would love sobremesa.
I love Spain, it is my favorite country in the world but for me it is the abuse of galgos(greyhounds) that I hate most. My Spanish teacher and her boyfriend have 2 rescue galgos and they told me about all of the horrible things that happen to them, approximately 50,000 are killed every year. Very sad 😢
Oh right that's another horrible thing happening T____T I really hope this doesn't happen in the future. This year they have made new laws for animal welfare but galgos are not included T_T The hunting culture here is awful :'((((
I rescue abandoned and abused dogs in Spain and I think that 50,000 greyhounds a year is an exaggerated figure. In any case, the abuse of greyhounds occurs with gypsies who treat dogs very badly and with whom we have many violent problems because they are very violent people. Most of us Spaniards have dogs and we treat them very well and greyhounds are highly appreciated by everyone except gypsies and some hunters from Castilla la Mancha. I have lived in England for 6 years and foxes are not treated very well there. In every country there are bad people. The point is not to generalize.
What a brilliantly insightful and very accurate summary of Spain's 'bads'. I think you should put animal cruelty first as in the majority of European's eyes, the awful behaviours of animal abusers (weak, pathetic people - including those who pay to support it) shame the wonderful country of Spain so much. How the bullterror/ murder (it is not fighting at all - check out what harm they do to the bull beforehand) can still occur in a major EU nation amazes me - the attachment to 'tradition' that is harmful and cruel is not an excuse nor a reason. The same applies to the religious crap when the bulls head is set on fire, and the utterly disgusting cruelty shown to "hunting" dogs (yeah, right) like Podencos. Alas, it is mostly men. This links with sexism thing in a way. I'm glad Spain introduced new laws to make wife and partner abuse /beating socially unacceptable and illegal (in the developed parts of Spain!). I note too the younger generation see violent macho crap for what it is - pathetic, weak, embarrassing and cruel. It would be wonderful if the old fashioned siesta would be abandonned; it would breathe life into so many 'dead' towns during the day. One last thing that I might add to the list: if a Spanish tax payer, perhaps be a little cross at all the over- staffing and, well, over-presence of the various different police and border forces, plus all their flash equipment, judging by the way they all seem only to work and walk about leisurely in big groups, and all the cars/ boats/ motorbikes, vans etc evident outside any of their places, or car parks? It must cost a fortune, as will their public sector pensions when they retire at 50 😂. Great video, great screen presence, keep it up.
@@holamydailyspanish Yes his name is Enrique Galicia from Spain. My father and I are very proud to have Spain ancestors, and thank you for asking! I enjoy your shows and your smiles, (Hasta La Proxima Vez)
Cost of living here is quite well compared to other European countries but you should have talked about that bizarre waiting in the emergency. TRIATGE the name it 📛
I have visited Spain many times over the decades and I have encountered most of the things you mention. I chalk them up to "when in Rome, do as the Romans do". I love the country and its people too much for these things to really bother me. But there is one thing I have always resented: Bullfighting. I can't understand how a cultural people who are so socially liberal find pleasure in watching a bull being killed. I know that fewer and fewer people are going to bullfights - the whole thing is dying out due to a lack of interest. But the fact that something so barbaric took place at all is questionable. After all, the Italians no longer hold gladiator fights either.
Hola Lucia! Soy Angel de Brasil. A ver si saca la siesta y las toradas si puede llamar Brasil de España o el contrário como quieras. Me pilla como somos tán parecidos. Ah que mi familia de España és todavia de Sevilla (San Bernardo) y como me encanta la ciudad ! (menos en verano...)
@5:20 #10 pero te digo una cosa - la calidad de aseros y tal esta muy bien relativamente a el resto del mundo. Claro depende donde lo encuentras, el bar de Pepito es differente del aeropuerto de Madrid, pero mas or menos estan limpió. Trabajo en Londres y que verguenza el estado de nuestros aseos publicos. Gracias por sus vídeos from a new subsriber!
I like your video because you mention bullfighting as a hate. I love Spain and live partly in Valencia. Bullfighting and disrespect of animal lives is very sad and the only really important thing that bothers me...
I always enjoy your vids amiga, yes, as an English guy i find the loud conversations irritating, especially as in my culture we usually speak quietly. As for strangers kissing.....hey, i have never been kissed by so many great looking ladies in my life! I cant complain about that!😁( And most spanish ladies are good looking!) I love Spain and 98% of the people here.suerte bien , cuidete . Keep making vids !☺
If you go to, say, Jerusalem, you will notice that many things are closed on Saturday, including public transportation. No RU-vidr has ever complained about it...
