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The north is subtropical with rainthroughout the year, while the

Tierra del Fuego in the south has asub-arctic climate.

The main central area istemperate, but can be hot andhumidduring summer (December toFebruary) and cool in winter.

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European clothes for the maincentral area. Lightweight cottonsand linensin the north.

Warm clothes are necessary in thesouth and during wintermonths in the central area.Waterproofing is advisable for allareas.

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AlpargatasEspadrille

Leather Jackets

Group from a neighbourhood sport club

School Dining-room

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Most couples marry in their 20s, after dating for a numberof years. Weddings are usually very elaborate, involving botha civil and a church ceremony and a large reception withdinner and dancing. Gifts are not brought to the receptionbut are

purchased at and delivered by a gift shop where the couplhas registered.The nuclear family predominates in Argentina.Grown children commonly live in the samecity or town as their parents.Responsibility for raising children fallsmostly on women, who exert great influenceon family decisions. An increasingnumber of women are working outside thehouse. Divorce has steadily increased since it

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Argentines eat more beef per capita than any other people in the world.Because Argentina is a major beef producer, domestic prices are lowenough for most people to eat beef every day. Some of the popularfoods are empanadas and milanesas. A preferred winter stew islocro that is made of meat, maize, and potatoes. The governmentand health officials are encouraging people to stop eating so muchbeef for health reasons. Dulce de leche is caramelized milk, an

Argentinian specialty and a popular sweet. Mate is a popularhot drink which is similar to tea. Italian and French foods are alsoavailable.Traditionally the main meal is in the middle of the day, but many of thosewhowork in cities now have it in the evening which is usually after 9 pm.Europeancustoms influence the eating habits and table manners. People hold their

forkswith the left hand. Eating in the street or on public transportation isconsideredinappropriate and disrespectful.

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When people are being introduced, it is customary to address people by a titleWhen people are being introduced, it is customary to address people by a titlesuch as Seor which means "Mr." or Seora which obviously means "Mrs." andsuch as Seor which means "Mr." or Seora which obviously means "Mrs." andpeople may or may not shake hands. A brief embrace with a kiss on the cheekpeople may or may not shake hands. A brief embrace with a kiss on the cheekis a common greeting between women or between a man and womanis a common greeting between women or between a man and womanwho are well known to each other.who are well known to each other. The Spanish Buenos das! ("Good The Spanish Buenos das! ("Goodmorning"-Buen da! in Buenos Aires) or Buenas tardes!morning"-Buen da! in Buenos Aires) or Buenas tardes! ("Good afternoon")("Good afternoon")are appropriate terms when passing on the street or greeting friends. Chauare appropriate terms when passing on the street or greeting friends. Chauand hasta luego are very common phrases for goodbye. When approachingand hasta luego are very common phrases for goodbye. When approachingofficials for information, one should always greet them before asking anyofficials for information, one should always greet them before asking anyquestions.questions.Eye contact is considered very important and it is not unusual for ArgentinesEye contact is considered very important and it is not unusual for Argentinesto stand close in conversation or to touch each other.to stand close in conversation or to touch each other.Argentines often visit friends and relatives without prior arrangement.Argentines often visit friends and relatives without prior arrangement.People enjoy having guests in the home and usually offer them refreshmentsPeople enjoy having guests in the home and usually offer them refreshmentssuch as espresso-style coffee, tea, or mate. Drinking mate is an importantsuch as espresso-style coffee, tea, or mate. Drinking mate is an important

cultural tradition. There is a relaxed attitude toward punctuality and evencultural tradition. There is a relaxed attitude toward punctuality and evenif guests arrive as much as an hour after the stated time, it is unlikely to causif guests arrive as much as an hour after the stated time, it is unlikely to caus

offense.offense.

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tball is the national sport and is enjoyedchildren and adults alike.er popular sports include rugby,nis, and golf. Field hockey is

pular among women. The Teatroln is a fine opera house and it isated in Buenos Aires, as are many late-nightaters, restaurants and clubs. Dancing at clubsopular among young people on

ekends and people usually stay latenight.

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Holidays in Argentina are generally opportunities to gather withones family. New Years Day is celebrated on 1 January withfireworks. Maundy Thursday which is the Thursday before Easter,celebrates Jesus Christs Last Supper commandment to love oneanother-"maundy" is derived from "mandate". Maundy Thursday

also commemorates the institution of the Eucharist. Argentinesalso celebrate Good Friday (the Friday preceding Easter), andEaster Sunday. The death of General Jos de San Martn, known as"the Liberator" of Peru, Chile, and Argentina for his defeat of theSpanish, is remembered on 17 August. Columbuss "discovery" of America is celebrated on 12 October. The Immaculate Conception(8 December) celebrates the Roman Catholic belief that Maryssoul was preserved free from original sin, and, finally, Argentinescelebrate ChristmasDay on 25 December with fireworks and also among otherfestivities. Girlshave a special celebration for their 15th birthday, or cumpleaosde quince, which is said to signify their entrance into adulthood.

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