The guide offers practical information on various aspects of daily living, including: money; banks; food; restaurants; hotels; tipping; postal and telecommunications services; transportation; shopping; health and medical care; safety and security; electricity; measurement and clothing size conversions; greetings and leave-takings; titles and forms of address; conversational topics; friendship; invitations; personal space and privacy; time; silence and noise; family life; eating customs and meals; manners and dress; leisure and sports; and festivals and celebrations. Suggestions for appropriate behavior and expectations are offered. It also includes basic information about Spain: a historical sketch; a map; facts about major cities; geography; government; economy; education; religion; and arts and crafts. A final chapter addresses use of the Spanish language, and includes a pronunciation guide, basic grammar facts, some useful expressions, and some typically Spanish expressions. A brief bibliography lists additional books about Spain. (MSE)