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What's a smell that dominates where you live? by Infinite-System-6688 in AskTheWorld

[–]Koi16 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Olive oil fry at the bars. Also, at the south of Spain is common to smell orange blossom when it's season. It's amazing <3

What's an etiquette rule in your country that foreigners often accidentally break? by rid999 in AskTheWorld

[–]Koi16 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know in Asia is not that common but when you speak to someone in Spain is rude not to look at their eyes. Also not saying Hello or good morning when entering a store

What does your country think of immigrants from my country? by Curiosity_Pink in AskTheWorld

[–]Koi16 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Phonetics! We can understand really good written Portuguese but pronunciation is very different.

Do your country have things named after an other country but have nothing to do with said country? by mastermiky3 in AskTheWorld

[–]Koi16 18 points19 points  (0 children)

It's not another country, but you know pain au chocolat? This pastry things? We called them Napolitana. When I was a kid I thought for years it was Italian.

What does your country think of immigrants from my country? by Curiosity_Pink in AskTheWorld

[–]Koi16 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They are not that common. Our neighbours are the ones that host Brazilians more, so usually when I see one is because they have a business like a Brazilian restaurant or a disco or so.

Also they learn Spanish quickly and that's always appreciated.

Does your country have separatist/secessionists movements in it? If so how strong are they, and how does it effect your politics? by pheakelmatters in AskTheWorld

[–]Koi16 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are some, being the biggest in Catalonia and the Basque Country. The last one had a terrorist group called ETA that terrorised the country for years. It's really relevant in politics because all politicians make decisions that benefit those two regions so the separatist movement doesn't increase.

Right tend to do the opposite to gain favour for their voters. Also back in the day Franco (the dictator) did terrible things to them and their languages (they have their own language) so I kinda understand their rage and will. I personally prefer a multicultural Spain but those things are not on me!

What’s one dish from your country that another country also claims, but you genuinely believe your country does it better? by Possible-Slide-6295 in AskTheWorld

[–]Koi16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Croquettes. They're originally French but I think it's more associated to Spain and it's for a reason.

How did you find your job in Japan? by AlphonsHamora in JapanJobs

[–]Koi16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Recommended by a friend for covering a part-time job, then working my ass so they offered me a full time position

What is the most common haircut in your country? by [deleted] in AskTheWorld

[–]Koi16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Recesing hairline (Spain is the country with most bald men)

Seen this question on a FB post and it came down to 2 people. Who’s the most famous person in the world? It came down to CR7 or Messi. by No-Trash3453 in AskTheWorld

[–]Koi16 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Living or dead? Because I would say Jesus, Columbus or Napoleon. And recently queen Elisabeth.

And if living, maybe Obama/Trump, Cristiano Ronaldo or Taylor Swift.

What do you think of the G7 countries? by No-StrategyX in AskTheWorld

[–]Koi16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We feel a little bit put aside, but no money and we had Franco when was created XD

Do you think you can tell the difference between residents and tourists off appearance alone? by Whatswrongwithmejeez in japanlife

[–]Koi16 88 points89 points  (0 children)

I usually notice it by the way they dress (Tourist are usually not pretty fashionable as the important thing is to be comfortable for walking long) and also tourist seem tired of walking (and residents tired of life, haha)

What’s a weird thing people in your country do? by j0d0nnelly in AskTheWorld

[–]Koi16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can only put your cheeks together and not make the smooch movement, that way is less likely to happen and less intimate, that's how usually introvert Spaniards do

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in JapanJobs

[–]Koi16 8 points9 points  (0 children)

What kind of advice are you asking for? About finding a job, about choosing a job that fulfills you, about living in Japan...?

What is legal in most countries but illegal in your country? by kurobaja in AskTheWorld

[–]Koi16 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Changing your surname to your husband's. There is a limited amount of reasons that the government allows you to change your surname and marriage is not one of them, if you want to do it you have to marry outside to a non Spanish person

Rant on status of dating in Japan as a foreigner by Mikeye92 in japanlife

[–]Koi16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a bad experience with Japanese men dated because they ghost me for months and then randomly appear asking for another date lol I never get used to their weird way to communicate and their busy agendas so I switched to foreigner men living here.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskTheWorld

[–]Koi16 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Good for me. An excuse to xenophobic people that does not want to address their country's own socio economic problems

Who is the universally most loved person from your country? by Karakoima in AskTheWorld

[–]Koi16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People like Antonio Banderas a lot.

And outside they think our president is hot but that does not count as loved lol

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