There are some nuances that make the way Spaniards conduct business differently from the United States. First, people here conduct business in a much more friendly and personal manner than in the US. There is a lot more casual talk about daily life and actual interest in your well-being. Also, it is common to conduct business outside of the office in a restaurant or bar. I have also noticed that in Spain, people care a lot more about the background or story of a brand or product more than in the United States. This affects the way I would normally communicate with stores, contacts, and influencers.
Overall, this internship has helped me figure out that I would like to focus on marketing in the fashion sector. This will allow me to use my creativity and passion for art and fashion in a daily manner, which I have loved this summer. I am very happy to continue working for my company remotely this fall and continue to explore the fashion sector even more. I have also fallen in love with Spain and have loved the opportunity to improve my Spanish to an almost fluent level. I hope to have a position in the future where I can use my Spanish or potentially live in a Spanish-speaking country.