Getting It Right in Argentina
Latin America mingles cultural similarities and differences across many countries.
Doing business in Latin America requires a sensitivity to cultural differences from one country to another. Try this quiz about doing business in Argentina: if you‘re from an Anglicized culture, you’ll probably have some learning to do.
Q: You have recently arrived in Buenos Aires and have decided to throw a housewarming party to celebrate your arrival and new job. You invite some new friends from work and neighbors to join you in the festivities. Much to your chagrin, your party guests begin to discuss politics, local issues, literature, and music — in none of which are you well versed — and did not offer to explain or bring you into the conversation. In an effort to be included, you mention that you have seen the movie Evita; you receive blank stares and are ignored. Hours later, the party finally ends. You feel left out. How could this have been avoided?
A: It is very important to go into a new country and environment having basic knowledge of cultural points like politics, music, policies, art and literature. Your Argentine guests (and yes, people…
