like a good Spaniard he needed words as much as he needed money, and the words he wanted had to be the most expansive and inflated available. In Spain words form a kind of currency which must be spent freely, and to do this is not easy for an American, yet not to do it in Spain is to miss the spirit of human relationships.
In his book "Iberia," James A. Michener explores the significance of language in Spanish culture. He illustrates that, for a Spaniard, words hold a similar value to money, serving as a vital means of expression and connection. The richness of language is tied to human relationships in Spain, making the choice of words particularly important in social interactions.
Michener emphasizes that while Americans may struggle to fully embrace this aspect of...
