Learning Spanish - any tips for a quick tourist trip?

[Jackson Hayes]

Picking up a few basic phrases like 'Hola' and 'Gracias' really helped smooth interactions, even in big cities. Locals seemed to appreciate the effort. Did you find this made a difference?

 

[ArtemisFowl]

I absolutely agree. Even just a few polite words in the local language makes a huge difference. It shows respect and people are always much warmer and more helpful when they see you are trying. It just makes the whole experience smoother and better.