Comments on: Argentine Stereotypes – The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly http://www.buenostours.com/argentine-stereotypes-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly Buenos Tours offers private guided walking tours of Buenos Aires, the capital city of Argentina. Also a free online guide to the city Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:59:53 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Rafaela http://www.buenostours.com/argentine-stereotypes-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/comment-page-1#comment-2068 Rafaela Sat, 03 Oct 2009 11:28:32 +0000 http://www.buenostours.com/argentine-stereotypes-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly#comment-2068 I'm from Buenos Aires but I've lived in Europe for 3 years. I have to talk about the stereotypes about my country in my class but I didn´t really know what to say. Anyway, it helped me (and made me miss) a lot. A big kisss to Baires! I’m from Buenos Aires but I’ve lived in Europe for 3 years. I have to talk about the stereotypes about my country in my class but I didn´t really know what to say. Anyway, it helped me (and made me miss) a lot. A big kisss to Baires!

]]> By: Melina http://www.buenostours.com/argentine-stereotypes-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/comment-page-1#comment-2015 Melina Tue, 02 Jun 2009 23:59:09 +0000 http://www.buenostours.com/argentine-stereotypes-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly#comment-2015 I'm Argentinian and I think that one of the most valuable things about argentinians is that we are family people. We love our families!! It would be rare for most argentinians to spend a Sunday without getting together with his family. eating delicious ASADOS for lunch or a good pasta with bolognesa!! Love is all we need! I’m Argentinian and I think that one of the most valuable things about argentinians is that we are family people. We love our families!! It would be rare for most argentinians to spend a Sunday without getting together with his family. eating delicious ASADOS for lunch or a good pasta with bolognesa!! Love is all we need!

]]> By: Paula http://www.buenostours.com/argentine-stereotypes-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/comment-page-1#comment-1930 Paula Thu, 12 Feb 2009 19:08:29 +0000 http://www.buenostours.com/argentine-stereotypes-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly#comment-1930 You hit the nail on the head! The comments are also great. I especially agree with "somos todos DTs" - we are all soccer coaches. The Argentine National Team coaches are either geniuses or bums that should be thrown out on the street. There's no middle ground. It's much the same in politics. We argue and behave as if we know all the facts and are subject matter experts. Also, we are very aggresive drivers. On the "good" column, it is such a beautiful country. Every visitor I know comments on the natural beauty and breathtaking landscapes. You hit the nail on the head! The comments are also great. I especially agree with “somos todos DTs” – we are all soccer coaches. The Argentine National Team coaches are either geniuses or bums that should be thrown out on the street. There’s no middle ground. It’s much the same in politics. We argue and behave as if we know all the facts and are subject matter experts. Also, we are very aggresive drivers.

On the “good” column, it is such a beautiful country. Every visitor I know comments on the natural beauty and breathtaking landscapes.

]]> By: Dale Sitco http://www.buenostours.com/argentine-stereotypes-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/comment-page-1#comment-1903 Dale Sitco Tue, 30 Dec 2008 02:32:47 +0000 http://www.buenostours.com/argentine-stereotypes-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly#comment-1903 I spent three months in Argentina earlier this year so I'd like to add to this list. Firstly the mullet thing. I did see my fair share of Spanish mullets, as they are sometimes called here (I'm Canadian). Porteños generally are more concerned with style. That doesn't necessarily mean they are more stylish or well dressed - though many of them are. Image and appearance are just more important there I think. Which leads me to the next thing, the women. The women in Buenos Aires are some of the most beautiful I have ever seen. But again, a bit of that goes back to the appearance thing. Also, the fact that a good percentage of Porteños are of Italian or Spanish decent doesn't hurt in the beauty department. Obesity is rare or not seen nearly as often as it is in North America. Their government really doesn't work and the people aren't afraid to admit it. And they don't trust their banks - can you blame them? They live in a resource rich country but often seem unable to make the most of their riches, for whatever reason. Some Argentines think they are a special bunch when comparing themselves to other South Americans. Sure, they are unique in that their country, or at least Buenos Aires, Córdoba and other large cities, are made up of recent European immigrants. That doesn't make them better though - just different. Overall, the Porteños, and Argentines in general, are great people. Kind, interested, cultured and curious about visitors to their country. I spent three months in Argentina earlier this year so I’d like to add to this list.

Firstly the mullet thing. I did see my fair share of Spanish mullets, as they are sometimes called here (I’m Canadian). Porteños generally are more concerned with style. That doesn’t necessarily mean they are more stylish or well dressed – though many of them are. Image and appearance are just more important there I think.

Which leads me to the next thing, the women. The women in Buenos Aires are some of the most beautiful I have ever seen. But again, a bit of that goes back to the appearance thing. Also, the fact that a good percentage of Porteños are of Italian or Spanish decent doesn’t hurt in the beauty department.

Obesity is rare or not seen nearly as often as it is in North America.

Their government really doesn’t work and the people aren’t afraid to admit it. And they don’t trust their banks – can you blame them? They live in a resource rich country but often seem unable to make the most of their riches, for whatever reason.

Some Argentines think they are a special bunch when comparing themselves to other South Americans. Sure, they are unique in that their country, or at least Buenos Aires, Córdoba and other large cities, are made up of recent European immigrants. That doesn’t make them better though – just different.

Overall, the Porteños, and Argentines in general, are great people. Kind, interested, cultured and curious about visitors to their country.

]]> By: Pablo http://www.buenostours.com/argentine-stereotypes-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/comment-page-1#comment-1874 Pablo Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:51:38 +0000 http://www.buenostours.com/argentine-stereotypes-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly#comment-1874 I came across your site while researching Bs. As. Bars and pubs. I have fond memories of them as having 'soul' (as many things in Bs As).And have been toying with the idea of opening a Buenos Aires style bar-cafe in Toronto. Anyway, I digress... I couldn't help but have my eyes swell up with tears as reading all your comments (good and bad). An overwhelming nostalgia overcame me. I was born in Buenos Aires, and came to toronto when I was two. Where I lived for 5 years. Went back to Argentina when I was about 7. Lived there until I was 18, and then back to Toronto (in 1989) I've been living here (toronto) since. I've lived most of my life in Canada (I am now nearly 38) and haven't been to Bs As in over 10 years. Because of my work, it is nearly impossible to take any more than one week off, but those years living in Bs As were by far the best time of my life, and couldn't let go of the memories and fondness if I tried Even with all it's 'chaos'it definitely has "un no se que" that no other city I've visited has. Romantic and soulful as no other place. I miss it. To all of you who live there..... Lucky you I came across your site while researching Bs. As. Bars and pubs. I have fond memories of them as having ’soul’ (as many things in Bs As).And have been toying with the idea of opening a Buenos Aires style bar-cafe in Toronto. Anyway, I digress…

I couldn’t help but have my eyes swell up with tears as reading all your comments (good and bad). An overwhelming nostalgia overcame me.
I was born in Buenos Aires, and came to toronto when I was two. Where I lived for 5 years. Went back to Argentina when I was about 7. Lived there until I was 18, and then back to Toronto (in 1989) I’ve been living here (toronto) since.
I’ve lived most of my life in Canada (I am now nearly 38) and haven’t been to Bs As in over 10 years. Because of my work, it is nearly impossible to take any more than one week off, but those years living in Bs As were by far the best time of my life, and couldn’t let go of the memories and fondness if I tried
Even with all it’s ‘chaos’it definitely has “un no se que” that no other city I’ve visited has. Romantic and soulful as no other place.
I miss it. To all of you who live there….. Lucky you

]]> By: Roberto http://www.buenostours.com/argentine-stereotypes-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/comment-page-1#comment-1688 Roberto Tue, 28 Oct 2008 07:07:47 +0000 http://www.buenostours.com/argentine-stereotypes-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly#comment-1688 Having had such a turbulent political history, Argentineans are quite politically aware and they "all" have a professional opinion about how to resolve any political/economical problem, be it domestic or in some far far away country. Argentinean cab drivers are the epitome of the above stereotype. Having had such a turbulent political history, Argentineans are quite politically aware and they “all” have a professional opinion about how to resolve any political/economical problem, be it domestic or in some far far away country.

Argentinean cab drivers are the epitome of the above stereotype.

]]> By: omarto http://www.buenostours.com/argentine-stereotypes-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/comment-page-1#comment-1634 omarto Wed, 03 Sep 2008 06:30:08 +0000 http://www.buenostours.com/argentine-stereotypes-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly#comment-1634 in was writing about stereotypes, and i found your blog. its quite fun. and i must say im agree with all you say. mm, nop, almost all. if you want to see beautiful women in arg, go some kms north, to Rosario. only in Riga, Latvia, i ve seen more beautiful women together. good luck! in was writing about stereotypes, and i found your blog. its quite fun. and i must say im agree with all you say. mm, nop, almost all. if you want to see beautiful women in arg, go some kms north, to Rosario. only in Riga, Latvia, i ve seen more beautiful women together. good luck!

]]> By: andrea http://www.buenostours.com/argentine-stereotypes-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/comment-page-1#comment-177 andrea Sun, 04 May 2008 02:49:02 +0000 http://www.buenostours.com/argentine-stereotypes-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly#comment-177 I agree with everything you've said . My family is from BA and lives there and it's all very true. Especially the mullet part...haha! Thank God I wasn't the only person who noticed that! I agree with everything you’ve said . My family is from BA and lives there and it’s all very true. Especially the mullet part…haha! Thank God I wasn’t the only person who noticed that!

]]> By: Camila http://www.buenostours.com/argentine-stereotypes-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/comment-page-1#comment-174 Camila Mon, 17 Mar 2008 22:45:28 +0000 http://www.buenostours.com/argentine-stereotypes-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly#comment-174 Hi, everyone! It's funny, I found this article by making some research. I have to make a schoolwork about this stereotype thing and I have to say, I agree with you. I'm an argentinian and I think most of the things you wrote are true. I mean, who doesn't love our beef ?? it's imposible not to love it! and about the lazyness.. definitely true! But let me say about the well dressed and glamorous women, that there are so many diferent styles.. I couldn't decide whether women are well or bad dressed, I can only say that they beeing beautifull is definitely true ! :) I think that's all I have to say :) KISSES, CAMI. http://www.fotolog.com/wasted_memories Hi, everyone!
It’s funny, I found this article by making some research. I have to make a schoolwork about this stereotype thing and I have to say, I agree with you. I’m an argentinian and I think most of the things you wrote are true. I mean, who doesn’t love our beef ?? it’s imposible not to love it! and about the lazyness.. definitely true! But let me say about the well dressed and glamorous women, that there are so many diferent styles.. I couldn’t decide whether women are well or bad dressed, I can only say that they beeing beautifull is definitely true ! :)
I think that’s all I have to say :) KISSES, CAMI.

http://www.fotolog.com/wasted_memories

]]> By: Ludmila http://www.buenostours.com/argentine-stereotypes-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/comment-page-1#comment-176 Ludmila Sat, 26 Jan 2008 20:27:25 +0000 http://www.buenostours.com/argentine-stereotypes-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly#comment-176 oh my god, i´ve been reading the stuff you published in this site for like...3 days and let me tell you i´m having so much fun with all those translations and your opinions. I´m Argentinian by the way and i definitely have to say there´s not much "stylish" people here, it´s weird and maybe a bit hard to explain. Anyways, thanks for saying that "the women are beautiful". You´ve got my e-mail so you could contact me if you want or need or whatever. Bye. oh my god, i´ve been reading the stuff you published in this site for like…3 days and let me tell you i´m having so much fun with all those translations and your opinions.
I´m Argentinian by the way and i definitely have to say there´s not much “stylish” people here, it´s weird and maybe a bit hard to explain.
Anyways, thanks for saying that “the women are beautiful”.
You´ve got my e-mail so you could contact me if you want or need or whatever.
Bye.

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