Do the Spanish still have a maana, maana philosophy?
A19. Yes they do! If you buy a property for renovation, it is a mistake to think that the work will be finished on time or that the builders and plumbers will turn up when they say they will. Even just shopping for a loaf of bread can take a lot longer than you are probably used to, as what we often consider a chore the Spanish appear to think of as a social event, taking ages to pay for purchases while chatting to other people in the queue. If you are prepared for delays, then you will not be disappointed. It is important to be patient and generally adopt the same pace of life as the Spanish have lived for thousands of years.
