Argentina Introduction Key Facts 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 Mete: 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 Educntion NationalService Housing Town and Country Dnily 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