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  • Argentinian food is more healthy when it comes to serving size , fat and calorie consumption, and the balance of the food groups

  • Lunches are healthier in Argentina

  • Very different eating customs when it comes to the U.S.
  • U.S. is very unhealthy when compared to countries such as Argentina

  • Less things to remeber when dining

  • Less polite than the traditional Argentina ettiquete

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Table manners are vital to Argentinian etiquette. Their are many things to remember about table manners if you are going to Argentina. Dinner usually starts late at night. Dinners are usually short and held in restaurants (lunch being the longest of the meals). Before sitting down, wait for the host or hostess to tell you where you are going to be sitting. Pouring wine is considered a ritual or cultural taboo in Argentina, so avoid doing so. When finished eating, It is polite to leave a portion of food left on your plate. And if your trying to star a conversation at the table, avoid talking about business unless your friends or colleagues start talking about it first.

Table Manners

A Friendly Chat

When conversing, Argentinians tend to stand very close when talking. If you back away, they take it as a insult. Direct eye contact signifies that you are interested in him/her. Do not be offended by Argentine humor, it may mildly attack your clothing or weight. They are also extremely fashion conscious, so dress well if you want to make a good impression. When your just meeting someone, observe the person's body language. If they lean in, it is most likely they are about to greet you with a kiss (which usually starts at the right cheek, to the left), or a firm hand shake and a smile will suffice for men. Good friends and/or family members commonly greet with a kiss or a firm hug and a pat on the back. If you are at someones house, make sure you greet the oldest of the family, to the youngest. When leaving, be sure to say goodbye to everyone individually.

Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner

  • Argentinian food mainly consists of beef whether it's breakfast, lunch, or dinner
  • Breakfast is a light meal consisting of rolls and jam with coffee
  • Lunch in Argentina contains salads and vegetables, which are eaten most of the time at lunch
  • But after lunch and before dinner, people go to confiterias (cafes) to eat picadas and drink espressos
  • Dinner is the largest meal in Argentina. Argentinean dinner almost always includes beef. Other foods are avacado salad, grilled eggplant, chimichurri sauce, and flan.

Argentinian Etiquette & Table Manners

Argentina is very different when it comes to manners and greetings. Whether it's a formal business meeting, a party, or just a friendly chat, etiquette is an important aspect in all countries.

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