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Business cards are typically exchanged at the beginning of a meeting. They contain first name and surname, job title, but no academic titles. When presenting your card, having one side of your card translated into Spanish generally leaves a good impression.
Spanish people are not known for being punctual, so you might have to wait 15-30 minutes for your counterpart. However, it is expected of you to be on time.
Spanish business people usually spend a fair amount of time and money on their outfit and appearance. Business dress is classic, professional, and conventional. Suits usually come in dark colors, although lighter colors are not necessarily avoided. Women wear suits too, either with a skirt or trousers. Accessories and makeup are fine.
Greeting is an extensive ritual. Hands are shaken with everybody present. Kissing each other on both cheeks is only done between people who know each other.If your Spanish counterparts have two first names, you should use both when addressing them whether they are male or female.
Spanish people can be described as cheerful and outgoing people and they will use expansive body language to express that.
In conversation, the Spanish aren’t likely to stand uncomfortably close, but they may still pat your arm or shoulder.
Yawning or stretching in public is considered vulgar.
Spaniards stand very close to each other, touch each other frequently on the arm, back or shoulder and maintain good eye contact. Note that it is not uncommon to be interrupted while speaking. Most of the time this simply means that the person is honestly interested in what you are saying and is getting into a dialogue.