COMMUNICATION
What kind of communication style is common in Argentine business culture?
Personal, expressive, and relationship-oriented
What is the primary language spoken in Argentina?
Spanish
What should you do before immediately beginning a business discussion in Argentina?
Make introductions and have casual conversation to build a relationship.
What Argentine food involves grilling meat over wood or charcoal embers?
Asado
What continent is Argentina located in?
South America
What can facial expressions and hand gestures communicate?
Emotions, interest, and emphasis.
What traditional clothing is associated with Argentine men, and what traditional dress is associated with women?
Gaucho clothing and paisana dress
What topics might Argentine businesspeople discuss before getting down to business?
Family, football, or other personal topics
What are two common Argentine foods made with wheat flour?
Empanadas and pizza/pastries
Name THREE major cities in Argentina.
Buenos Aires, Córdoba, and Mendoza
What can direct eye contact communicate in Argentina?
Attention, confidence, and engagement
What is Argentina’s largest religious tradition?
Roman Catholicism
What should you wear to a professional business meeting?
Formal business clothing
Is Argentine cuisine generally very spicy or mild? Name TWO common seasonings.
Mild; salt, garlic, oregano, or parsley
What are the major geographic characteristics of Argentina’s western, southern, northeastern, and central regions?
Western areas are mountainous; southern areas include desert and steppe; northeastern areas are subtropical; central areas include the Pampas grasslands.
What greeting involving the cheek is common among friends and acquaintances?
Cheek-kissing
Name TWO popular forms of music, art, or leisure activities in Argentina.
Tango, folk music, street art, fine art, football, mate rituals, or café culture
Why should you avoid high-pressure or overly aggressive sales tactics?
Argentine business culture values warm, cooperative, relationship-oriented communication.
Name THREE major forms of transportation used in Argentina.
Buses, domestic flights, and trains
What should you say during a toast, and what should you do while saying it?
Say “Salud” and make eye contact.
Name TWO customs or traditions that are important in Argentina.
Sharing mate, weekend asados, dancing tango, or enthusiasm for football
Who may be involved in important business decisions, potentially making the process slower?
Senior executives
What is the common work schedule in Argentina, and what is the general legal maximum?
Monday–Friday is common; generally up to 8 hours per day or 48 hours per week.