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MIs a good question as I am always plagued by these sorts of etiquette thoughts when abroad. With a bar, if I go inside I always order at the bar. If tables and chairs outside and I sit outside I wait for a waiter. I do know that throughout Europe...
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MPlease don't turn round in a crowded bar while wearing a backpack without checking you aren't about to knock someone or their glass!
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MDuring my Camino a few walking pals and I referred to ourselves as the "Second Bar Club", as we made it a rule to always, always stop in the second bar every time we came to a village, even if the first one looked particularly promising or we...
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MI always clear my table (before and after is needed) and it usually gives me a chance to go inside and ask for a stamp (cello) or use the bathroom. On busy days, there may be someone waiting to sit at that table and I personally don't like to sit...
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MDefinitely do not PARK your backpack on a chair that another patron might be able to use. Sitting at a table with others is quite customary on the Camino, so please leave other seats at your table open.
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MDrinks inside, 99% of the time it's self-service. If the seating is outside, then there could be a server, best option is ask inside: 'Sirven mesas?'. Don't worry about offending, bars will not take offence about getting this wrong; and a smile...
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MWhen stopping at a bar/cafe for morning cafe con leche and slice of tortilla etc, I would generally order at the counter, wait for the items and then take them to a table. If the bar is not busy, often one is not charged upon ordering but rather...
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MIt may seem odd but in rural areas and the smaller bars it is customary to offer a general salutation as you enter: “ ¡Buenos días! /Tardes” will do. Same with the bartender, a greeting before ordering “Buenas, Una Cerveza” @trecile beat me to...
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MMake sure that you start with a greeting, such as buenos días. I gained a lot of insight from this post from @MariaSP, who is Spanish:
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MOk Pilgrims, I’m starting my first Camino (Frances) in a little over 2 weeks and am “wrapping up” my miscellaneous questions. This is a little trivial (no snarkiness, please): I’m a solo pilgrim. If I stop off at a Bar or Cafe and want a beer or...
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