My parents would be proud to know that one of my professors used me for an example in class today because I always say thank-you (well, "gracias" actually) when she passes out papers. Except it wasn't a good thing... Apparently Spaniards typically don't use thank-you for little things or things that are part of your job (like teachers passing out papers). However, if someone does thank you, it is rude to ignore them. So the moral of the story was to not thank her so she doesn't have to say "de nada" 20 times in a row.
Besides that, what's considered polite is pretty similar to the US. Like in the US, you don't always use please & thank-you with family and friends, especially for small stuff. You're close enough with them that you don't have to express gratitude for every little thing they do. Strangers are a different story, though. Be polite! Don't come to Spain never thanking anyone and blame it on me (please)!
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