- “El Metro que todos quisieren tener, vive en Madrid.”
- Unrefrigerated ham can hang in the pantry for five months (and counting).
- Bigger is not always better.
- Except in the case of tortilla española.
- Judías, beans, though spelled similarly, are not the same thing as Judíos, Jews.
- Toilet paper in public restrooms is not always a given. Neither is ink in our school’s printers. Nor paper, for that matter.
- It is not rude to stare, point, or yell at strangers. It is, however, frowned upon to yawn, stretch or wear flip-flops in public.
- I can function without sleep for about 48 hours. But I would prefer not to.
- A sandwich on whole wheat bread is an unusual and extraordinary request.
- An Americana can be a) an American girl, b) a blazer, c) a type of bar glass or d) my preferred type of café.
- Being 10 minutes late is completely acceptable everywhere except the movie theater, where you will be denied entrance.
- There is no greater joy than 1-euro sandwiches every Wednesday at Cien Montaditos.
- Soup made with chicken broth can be considered vegetarian friendly.
- “No smoking” is really just a suggestion.
I am going to miss this place.
