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Originally Posted by cordoba
I've read a lot of people say that the Spanish don't mind the British influx at all, but I've had a few of experiences in my limited travels in Spain so far that suggests to me thats not entirely true.
For example, I was getting my bag x-rayed in the entrance to one of the museums in Madrid and was slightly flumexed when spoken to in rapid fire Spanish. After picking up my bag when it came out the scanner one of the security barked nastilly 'Learn Spanish'. That was a bit unpleasant as I spend 2 hours each day learning Spanish and have no intention of being the type of Brit who has no wish to integrate.
Mayby I'm oversensitive or mayby I've just been unlucky but I'm a little bit worried after reading about the Lewis Hamilton affair. I'm not a PC fanatic but there are some legal and social protections against racism in Spain aren't there?
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I have noticed a little of both reactions from the Spanish , Some are friendly happy and have the time for you .specially after you have spent money with them maybe
Some are so evidently anti Brit and resent the fact that we have made there Propertys go up in price and subsequently out of there range ,
then there is a certain ammount of anger when there previous cute quiet little towns are besieged by Drunken 4x4 driving Brits flashing around with there footie shirts, tattoos and Gold plated necklaces shouting Manuel at the top of there voices at the waiters til the early hours etc..
The police hate the brits due to all the drunken fights night after night .
So a mixed bag really and being honest i wouldnt blame them for feeling this way .. I normally find once i have got to know a few they mellow and are really nice people under the initial exterior
Mind you i dont have tattoos or footie shirts or gold necklaces and ear piercings etc etc
So i look more german maybe ,dress with style and a touch of class
Also with my unique style of Spanish speaking , i honestly believe the fact you try gets that initial meet of to a good start , they do appreciate it