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Greeting
Dress
Taboo Topics
Body Language
Business Culture
Going to someone's house for dinner
- When meeting someone for the first time, be sure to shake their hand and introduce yourself
- Friends, family and long-term acquaintances will commonly share a kiss on the cheek
Dress
- Dressing well is very important for making a good impression, they are very fashion conscious
- Dress both professionally and conservatively
- Quality accessories should be worn by both sexes
Taboo Topics
- Criticizing Argentina's culture and traditions
- Politics
- Religion
- Very personal topics such as family
- Any wartimes in Argentina
Body Language
- There will typically be very little person space between people when they are talking
- Physically touching while in conversation is common
- The "okay" and "thumbs up" signs are considered vulgar
Business Culture
- Contracts are essential- get everything in writing. This also means negotiations will be very long.
- Always be punctual but do not expect those from Argentina to arrive on time
- There is a large emphasis put on those who are in positions of authority so if you want to make important decisions be sure to meet with a company executive
- Slower pace means longer meetings
- They work very long hours meaning and 8pm meeting would not be unusual
- Business lunches are uncommon, but dinners are very common
Going to someone's house for dinner
- Arrive approximately 30-40 minutes late
- It is customary to bring a gift for the host with the most common being flowers, chocolate, or imported liquor
- Use proper table manners, these are very specific in Argentina