Hiya Tracey,
I suppose most people on this forum either live here, or are planning to do in the near future.

And i suppose common sense must tell you that this place is no different to any other, unless you are still one of the few people who still think that Spain is similar to Mexico/Guatemala/Equador/Paraguay etc etc etc.

This is an EU country, and all i can say is, if you wouldn't do "IT" in your own country, then dont do it here, pretty simple really.

Have fun and enjoy the the Catalan/Spanish way of life and first and foremost try to integrate into the local way of life and you wont go far wrong!

Jools