This week's class really drove home the idea that Argentinians are very social people. During my sophomore year of undergraduate study, I studied abroad for a semester in Rouen, France. During the discussions and readings we had this week, I found myself comparing Argentinians to the French. Overall, it was refreshing to learn that Argentinians are open to meeting new people and believe in hospitality. Who knows, perhaps we'll get invited to a barbecue!
The best part about this chapter was about the "dos" and "don'ts" of physical gestures, behavior and topics of conversation. It was so easily to see how the Argentinian culture has been influenced by European, because much of what's considered acceptable behavior and what's considered taboo are the same. This includes the kiss on the cheek greeting, the body language and hand gestures, the lack of timekeeping, the social atmosphere of the café and the complete intolerance for public drunkenness.
I'm not much of a coffee drinker, although I did drink espresso in Europe occasionally, but I am really looking forward to trying many of the wines that are unique to the region, especially after learning so much about wine in France. Argentina and Chile produce some of the best wines of the world and are known for their Malbec wine. I will try them, but I'll just have to be sure to maintain my social dignity!
It's less than three weeks before we leave for our trip, to say I'm getting more and more excited by the day would be a vast understatement. So, I'm going to start blogging more often as the trip gets closer!
The best part about this chapter was about the "dos" and "don'ts" of physical gestures, behavior and topics of conversation. It was so easily to see how the Argentinian culture has been influenced by European, because much of what's considered acceptable behavior and what's considered taboo are the same. This includes the kiss on the cheek greeting, the body language and hand gestures, the lack of timekeeping, the social atmosphere of the café and the complete intolerance for public drunkenness.
I'm not much of a coffee drinker, although I did drink espresso in Europe occasionally, but I am really looking forward to trying many of the wines that are unique to the region, especially after learning so much about wine in France. Argentina and Chile produce some of the best wines of the world and are known for their Malbec wine. I will try them, but I'll just have to be sure to maintain my social dignity!
It's less than three weeks before we leave for our trip, to say I'm getting more and more excited by the day would be a vast understatement. So, I'm going to start blogging more often as the trip gets closer!
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