STEREOTYPES

— Spaniards are lazy people; they don’t like to work, and they always sleep the siesta

This is obviously very wrong as in the European Union, Spaniards have the longest working hours, and they work very hard. They have a very strong economy, and they don’t achieve this by taking the 'siesta'. Yes, Spanish people tend to like sleeping during the siesta, but the harsh truth is that only 20% of Spaniards can do so, and they are mostly retirees or people with low-intensity work.

—  Spaniards eat paella all the time

Although this is not entirely true, Spanish people do love Paella. It is the most famous Spanish dish, and in most of the traditional restaurants in the country, you can find it on the menu.

— Spaniards are passionate lovers

Many movie watchers have probably seen the typical character who is like a playboy, a 'Macho,' and he is originally from Spain. But these TV shows are very far away from reality; the majority of Spanish men do not meet the stereotype of this 'Don Juan'.