Conducting Business in Argentina

1. WELCOME Conducting Business In Argentina CMG LLP

3. Communication

4. Etiquette

5. People & Demographics

6. Politics & Currency

7. FoodObjectives

9. Argentina’s culture and population is a merger of trans-euro immigration.

10. The country’s history is prevalent with political unrest, particularly between the Federalist and Unitarian parties up until the mid 20th Century.

11. After the Argentine government failed to seize the Falkland Islands in 1983, Democracy was reestablished and has succeeded ever since.Background

13. Hola me llamo…

14. Goodbye.

15. Adiós.

16. Thank you.

17. Gracias.

18. I respect your decision.

19. Respeto su decisión.

20. There are many ways of making profit.

21. Hay muchas maneras de obtener ganancia.

22. I feel that starting a business here would be beneficial for the both of us.

23. Creo que iniciar un negocio aquí sería beneficioso para ambos de vosotros.

24. I am looking forward to doing business with you.

25. Espero negociar con vos.Communication

27. Secondary Languages - Italian, English, German, and French.

28. Argentines are generally direct, open and frank, yet tend to remain amiable and diplomatic.

29. Argentines are generally cordial, illustrating their unreserved compassion.

30. Argentines prefer to speak within a close personal space and will often touch one another while speaking.Communication

32. They prefer interpersonal communication rather than electronic, phone, or written communication.

33. Personal presentation is extremely important in Argentine business and culture.

34. As with many cultures, proper respect must be shown to those of higher authority.Communication

36. Be punctual for your meetings.

37. Argentines appreciate small talk before business discussions.

38. Negotiation

39. Argentines will generally only deal with those of similar professional status.

40. All business decisions involve complex bureaucracies and may take days to enact.

41. Apparel

42. Business attire should be formal and conservative, yet stylish.

43. Good quality accessories are important for both sexes.Etiquette

45. Greet the most elders first followed by those in decreasing power and seniority.

46. Argentines appreciate a firm handshake with direct eye contact.

47. Dinner

48. Do not immediately sit down; wait until the host gives you permission to do so.

49. Do not eat until the host tells you to do so.

50. Manners

51. Thank each host individually when leaving and call the next day to thank the primary host again for the evening.Etiquette

52. People People & Demographics

54. Location – Southern South America, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, between Chile and Uruguay.

55. Geographic Coordinates – 34 00 S, 64 00 W.

56. Climate

57. Seasons are reversed in South America.

58. Transportation

59. Airports – 1,130

60. Heliports – 2

61. Railways – 31,409 km.

62. Roadways – 231,374 km.People & Demographics

64. Argentine legal systems are a mixture of American and Western European influences.

65. Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Branches of Government.

66. The currency of Argentina is the Argentine Peso. (Different from the Mexican Peso)Politics & Currency

68. Breaded and fried meat or schnitzel, called milanesas, are used as snacks, in sandwiches or eaten warm with a mashed potato purée.

69. Empanadas are small pastries of meat, cheese and sweet corn.

70. A traditional drink of Argentina is an infusion called mate.

71. Other typical drinks include carbonated wine along with tea and coffee.Food

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