The Spanish have a peculiar mixture of a strong civic pride and the attitude of a true litter-lout; even the smallest pueblo ( village ) having its fountain, and every spare space planted with flowers and shrubs. And unlike in Britain, where fit people who are on state benefits are permitted to loaf about all day, here in Spain they are put to work on keeping the roads swept, and tending the public plantings. In order to claim their benefits, both men and women have to do public works for... Sign in to see full entry.