Argentina

Does Argentina mean anything? Each country has it's own unique way of greeting. Greeting in Argentina differs from other countries. When meeting someone new, it is polite to greet the eldest first. A handshake with eye contact and a smile will suffice. However, in the case of giving a present, knives or scissors is a sign that he/she wants to ruin the relationship. Gifts are opened right after it is given. When invited to a dinner, the invited usually arrive thirty to forty-five minutes later. Arriving on time is not normal. Thanks is giving the following day by phone. For people that you know, a kiss or two on the cheek is polite in both men and women. They say, "Hello, how are you doing?" It would be, "Hola, como estas?" Argentina originates from the Latin word Argentum meaning silver. I thought that it was named based on a person. Argentina shares similar ways of greetings. For example, in Japan, you have to stop any actions that you are doing and greet. In Argentina, you have to stop and make eye contact. You have to have your hands at your side in both countries. In Japan, it's necessary while in Argentina, it's not necessary. People in Argentina can have belongings in hands while japanese people can't as a form of disrespect. Also, in Japan, you have to bow to who your greeting. In Argentina, a kiss on each cheek is all you need at most times. Argentina is similar to many Latin countries. I think that a kiss is too much and a handshake should be enough. I believe that it depends where someone is born, everyone will have a different opinion. For example, someone who is born and raised in the United States of America will find a kiss on the cheek strange than someone who was born in Argentina where a kiss on the cheek is normal. Argentina greets by kissing on both cheeks because it shows that they are not lazy people. Most countries would kiss only on one cheek while Argentina is one of the few countries who kiss on both cheeks to show that they are superior in a way. Argentinians have a passion for soccer and are considered one of the bests of the world. They kiss on both cheeks to show that they are superior in soccer. Argentina greets in a strange way to others while some consider it normal. In conclusion, it is their culture and everyone has their own culture.