General / Random
You should remove this piece of clothing when entering a building, house, elevator and when in front of women and some men.
A hat.
When hosting guests at one's house or place of business, it is respectful to perform this action.
The host will offer refreshments.
Doing one of these things at an Argentine's dinner table is considered poor manners.
Blowing one's nose, clearing one's throat, eating with your mouth open, or using a toothpick.
When invited to an Argentine's home, a guest should perform this action.
Gift giving.
The action where two people look at eachother's eye's when speaking is believed to demonstrate a sense of honesty and interest in Argentina and should be done.
Eye-contact.
When sitting in public places or transport, it is common for people to offer this to pregnant or elderly people.
Their seat, a place to sit.
It is common for Argentines to do this without making prior arrangements.
Visit, see, engage with friends or relatives.
Most Argentines eat with what in their right hand and what in their left.
A fork in the right hand, a knife in the left
You must avoid doing this when gift-giving.
Avoid giving anything that is obviously expensive, as it can be interpreted as a bribe.
Many Argentines put much effort into dressing nicely and being presentable. For business, a set of outer clothes made of the same fabric and designed to be worn together for formal occasions is used, typically consisting of a jacket and trousers or a jacket and skirts. What is this clothing collection?
A suit, professional attire.
This famous "football" player from Argentina has won the ballon dor trophy seven times.
Messi, Lionel Messi.
Except for formal occasions, guests are not expected to arrive at the designated time. Hosts expect guests to show up how long after or before the set meeting time?
Half an hour to an hour after the set meeting time.
This nationally-loved beverage, unique to South America, is drinked from a gourd using a metal straw and one should never refuse an offering of this tea.
Mate, Yerba Mate.
One of these are examples of reasonable gifts to be given when invited to an Argentine's home.
Chocolate, flowers, candy, pastries or wine.
You should feel free to discuss topics of business, sports, and cuisine but should never bring up one of these two topics.
Argentina's political issues or the country Chile.
A phrase used when it is unavoidable to walk through / between people who are talking. *hint: not english*
"con permiso".
When leaving, a guest is expected to bid farewell to every person individually saying one of these two phrases. *hint: not english*
"chau" (bye) or "hasta luego" (until later).
During a toast, Argentine people raise their glasses, look at the person being toasted and say this phrase. *hint: not english*
"Salud" (Cheers)
When you are given a gift you should perform this action immediately.
Open the gift right away and show gratitude.
Avoid using this term without additional words (north, south) as it may frustrate Argentines when it is used only to refer to those from the USA.
America.