It's pretty well known that Southern Europeans (definitely the Spanish) have some of the most laid back lifestyles on the planet, especially for first world countries.
Why do you think Greece, Spain and Portugal are in such bad financial trouble? They wanted to keep the lifestyle of a 30 hour week, retire at 55, and spend all their time in cafes and restaurants.
They're not inherently lazy as a race or group of people, but their culture encourages it.
The only group I feel sorry for in this whole thing is the Catalans. They make up 20% of Spain's GDP, despite only being 15% of the population, and they work hard.
Why do you think Greece, Spain and Portugal are in such bad financial trouble? They wanted to keep the lifestyle of a 30 hour week, retire at 55, and spend all their time in cafes and restaurants.
They're not inherently lazy as a race or group of people, but their culture encourages it.
The only group I feel sorry for in this whole thing is the Catalans. They make up 20% of Spain's GDP, despite only being 15% of the population, and they work hard.