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Argentina’s Culture

Argentina’s Culture. By: Carlos Martinez and Edgar Vazquez. The Flag. What does the flag represent?. The light blue on top, the white on the middle, the other light blue on bottom, and the bright yellow sun with a face on it represents the Sun of May.

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Argentina’s Culture

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  1. Argentina’s Culture By: Carlos Martinez and Edgar Vazquez

  2. The Flag

  3. What does the flag represent? • The light blue on top, the white on the middle, the other light blue on bottom, and the bright yellow sun with a face on it represents the Sun of May. • The colors represent the clear sky and the white snow. • The sun is the Inca god Inti

  4. The People • 85% of Argentina’s population comes from Italy, Spain, Austria, France, Germany, Great Britain, Portugal, Russia, Switzerland, Poland and the Middle East • 93% of the population is catholic

  5. Meeting and Greeting • A handshake shows respect when greeting someone. • An hug and one kiss on the cheek is common between friends and family.

  6. Body Language • Argentines stand close to each other when speaking and they don’t back away • The OK and thumbs up gestures are considered rude. • Hitting the palm of the left hand with the right fist means I don’t believe what you are saying or That’s stupid.

  7. food and Entertainment • To call a waiter you have to raise your index finger • Be on time for lunch meetings, theatre and soccer • The popular dance in Argentina is Tango

  8. Gifts • Do not give personal items for example clothing • When someone gives you a gift you have to open it right away and show appreciation

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