Spain: Paradox of Values/Contrasts of Confusion: A Foreigner's Personal Perspective

Rating:
Summary: Contraversial but realistic
Review: I am currently living in Spain, and I thought I was the only one feeling the frustration of living in a country that could be very advanced but chooses to ignore the many problems that it has and do nothing about it. It's a country where there is a lot of racism, age and sex discrimination and nothing is done about it. The Author may present a negative view, even on the most trivial aspects of Spanish life, but those aspects are a day by day life for some of us.

Rating:
Summary: Totally Biased
Review: I have lived in Spain as a foreigner and am always interested in another ex-patriot's perspective, but this book is just an excuse to complain about the country. According to the author, Spaniards are prejudiced and rude, watch "stupid" TV shows, have a flawed health care system and an inefficient government. If you hate Spain and want to have a pity party then buy this book. If you are interested in visiting Spain or any foreign country and want to understand the cultural differences, both negative AND positive, try the "Culture Shock!" series.

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Summary: This is real Spain
Review: I'm a Japanese woman who has been living in Spain for 15 years. I was very surprised, when I read this book, that my opinion and view of Spain were the same as the author. Besides I woke myself up because I thought I was extravagant in Spain. But I realized that I was not when I finished reading this book.

In Japan, Spain is considered a nation full of passion. Spain is a "happy," "carefree," "gentle people" and a country of "sunshine". But we can realize that these Spanish stereotypes are totally false if you come here to live in Spain.

In spite of my long living in Spain, I cannot accept Spaniard's rude, informal and xenophobic character. Neither can I accept how I am treated in stores, banks, cafeterias and the police station. There is no customer service in Spain.

I also understand that nobody wants to change these wonderful images about Spain. But I think that nobody can refuse their sore experience in Spain, if you have ever lived here.

If somebody wants to come to live in Spain, READ THIS BOOK and THINK ONCE MORE. This book doesn't tell you a lie. The author tells you about the real Spain.

Rating:
Summary: This is real Spain
Review: I?m a Japanese woman who has been living in Spain for 15 years. I was very surprised, when I read this book, that my opinion and view of Spain were the same as the author. Besides I woke myself up because I thought I was extravagant in Spain. But I realized that I was not when I finished reading this book.

In Japan, Spain is considered a nation full of passion. Spain is a "happy," "carefree," "gentle people" and a country of "sunshine". But we can realize that these Spanish stereotypes are totally false if you come here to live in Spain.

In spite of my long living in Spain, I cannot accept Spaniard?s rude, informal and xenophobic character. Neither can I accept how I am treated in stores, banks, cafeterias and the police station. There is no customer service in Spain.

I also understand that nobody wants to change these wonderful images about Spain. But I think that nobody can refuse their sore experience in Spain, if you have ever lived here.

If somebody wants to come to live in Spain, READ THIS BOOK and THINK ONCE MORE. This book doesn?t tell you a lie. The author tells you about the real Spain.