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Chapter 01 LAND & PEOPLE
? Geographical Snapshot
? The Regions and Climate
? The Argentinians: A Very Mixed Bag
? A Brief History
? Government and Politics
? The Economy
? Major Cities
Chapter 02 VALUES & ATTITUDES
? Family First
? Women
? Proud to Be Argentinian
? Discipline and Honesty
? Community and Individualism
? The Church and Religion
? Work Ethic
Chapter 03 FESTIVALS & CUSTOMS
? Public Holidays
? The Importance of Folklore
? Mate : More Than an Infusion
? National Celebrations
Chapter 04 MAKING FRIENDS
? Friends and Acquaintances
? Gestures and Physical Contact
? Timekeeping
? Social Drinking
? Gift Giving
? Clubs and Societies
Chapter 05 DAILY LIFE
? Standards of Living
? Schools and Education
? National Service
? Housing
? Town and Country
? Daily Routine
? The Cost of Living
? Family Occasions
Chapter 06 TIME OUT
? Restaurants and Coffeehouses
? Shopping
? Theater and Cinema
? Nightlife
? Lottery and Gambling
? Summer Places
? High Culture
? Popular Culture
? Sports
Chapter 07 TRAVEL, HEALTH, & SECURITY
? When to Go
? Entering Argentina
? Trains
? Buses
? Taxis
? The Metro
? Boats
? Driving
? Flying
? Cycling
? Health and Insurance
? Where to Stay
? Security
Chapter 08 BUSINESS BRIEFING
? Business Culture
? Meetings and Negotiations
? Etiquette
? Business and Social Meals
? Gift Giving
? Body Language
? Women in Business
Chapter 09 COMMUNICATING
? The Language
? Face-to-Face Conversation
? The Press
? Television and Radio
? Mail
? Telephone
? The Internet
? Conclusion
Appendices
? Places
? People
? Useful Web Sites
Exercises
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