It is a scientific fact that Spaniards have internal clocks that run on some whacked out Iberian quartz crystals that can not be found in North America . This is not necessarily a bad thing but it is a force to be reckoned with if you are one of those time - constricted / restricted anal butt - clenching clock - watchers who like meetings and people to be punctual and for things to happen in a timely manner . Like me . The reality is that quite simply , things tend to happen late here .

Question: Why do the Spaniards run on a quartz clock ?
Answer: None of the above choices .They are forced to use those clocks .It is a part of their culture .The time is more accurate than normal clocks .