The waiter of a Sevillian bar has experienced a peculiar situation that has surprised the establishment’s staff. According to what the worker told the ‘Andalucía Directo’ program, who has been behind the counter for 48 years, a guiri (foreign tourist) approached the counter and was captivated by some prawns that were on display. The waiter decided to serve him five prawns along with his coffee with milk and offer him hot water with lemon to wash his hands.
However, what happened next left the waiter stumped. The foreigner began to peel the prawns and dipped them into his cup of coffee to eat them later. But the most impressive thing was when, after finishing the shrimp, the man wiped his hands with a napkin and drank the water intended for cleaning.
The reporter for the ‘Andalucía Directo’ program expressed her disbelief at what had happened: “I can’t believe it!” This peculiar anecdote generated various reactions on social networks. Some users shared similar anecdotes, such as someone asking for tuna with onions with coffee or the case of a German adding salt to ham in the Plaza Mayor.
Among the critical comments, a negative view of British tourists became evident, stating that “it is becoming increasingly clear to me that intelligence does not exist in England.” On the other hand, there were also more tolerant opinions, arguing that “nothing happens, if everything mixes equally in the stomach” and “for different tastes”.
This peculiar story highlights the unusual and surprising situations that bar and restaurant workers sometimes face when serving foreign tourists. Although it can be disconcerting, it demonstrates the diversity of culinary tastes and customs that exist in the world.
