Argentina - Culture Smart! by Mary Godward

Argentina - Culture Smart!

The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture

Mary Godward, Robert Hamwee

Kuperard · Print & ebook · September 28, 2023

Don't just see the sights―get to know the people.

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Who it’s for
A guide to Argentine values, customs, daily life, etiquette, and communication.
Themes
Argentine customs and traditions, Values and daily life, Etiquette and communication
Genres
Travel in Argentina, Customs & Traditions, Caribbean & Latin American Studies

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Don't just see the sights―get to know the people. The second-largest country in South America, Argentina has been through great changes in recent years. Its journey from dictatorship to democracy has left many scars, but these are largely eclipsed by the pride and resilience of the Argentinian people, who have developed a style, a language, and a joie de vivre that are all their own. Embracing much more than gaucho, tango, and soccer, Argentina is very unlike its neighbors.

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And, due to the unique way in which it evolved, is quite different from the expectations many visitors have of a stereotypical Latin American destination. This new, updated edition of Culture Smart! Argentina looks at the attitudes and values of the people and how they’ve adapted to the challenges and events of the last decade. It introduces you to their customs, traditions, fiestas, lifestyle, and cuisine, and provides you with the essential tools to make the most of your time here. Have a more meaningful and successful time abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on values, attitudes, customs, and daily life will help you make the most of your visit, while tips on etiquette and communication will help you navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas.

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A guide to Argentine values, customs, daily life, etiquette, and communication.

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  • Introductions to Argentine customs
  • A look at local fiestas

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  • Tips on etiquette
  • Guidance for communication in unfamiliar situations

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Travel in Argentina100%
Caribbean & Latin American Studies35%
Customs & Traditions25%

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Publisher categories

  • Business Etiquette & Presence
  • Manners & Etiquette
  • How Cultures Work
  • Customs & Traditions
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  • Travel in Argentina
Authors
Mary Godward, Robert Hamwee
Publisher
Kuperard
Published
September 28, 2023
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Argentine customs and traditions · Values and daily life · Etiquette and communication
Reading lane
Business Etiquette & Presence