You have noticed already, too, that Spaniards really like to talk? The Catalans do not form an exception there. They really use every opportunity. A human proximity is very important to them. In this the conversation plays an essential first role. A farewell to guests in Spain therefore lasts considerably longer than in other countries. Da hat man eigentlich schon alles gesagt - aber, da war doch noch was....

You like to make drop in and keep a chat. If one has an appointment himself or simply does not feel like it, one should nevertheless do his best ...

If woman goes to shop, it can happen that one is mentioned with Reina (queen). is said with pleasure also a casual " Hello pretty ". Under men one likes to flatter himself and knocks himself for the welcoming or at the farewell to the arm. Briefly, one is not mean in Spain with small kindnesses. They make the weekday easier and form in "sunnier".

Conversations have the aim in the professional area or also at the purchase of house or apartment of building up confidence. This confidence seems to me, is more important to the Spaniards/Catalans than many other Europeans. Appearing problems are often solved interhumanly without threatening with the contract or the judge. One comes to terms somehow.
Of course one hedges by contract also in Spain/Catalonia, Spanish lawyers can not complain about work.
Altogether my impression is that the "other" is less seen as a disturber, intruder or a potential enemy, the Catalans do have a positive approach to the "others".
Of course exceptions confirm the rule like everywhere.