TOP 16 SHOCKS of living in ARGENTINA for over ONE YEAR! {Here's my advice to you...}

This is all interesting. I think everything would be a culture shock for me. I’m from the U.S. born and raised. I do currently have an Argentinian DNI and Argentinian passport. I decided to go to the Argentinian consulate last year to get them. I did it by option through my mom who was born in Buenos Aires and came here when she was a teenager. I always did like the food and that side of the family. Very family oriented.

Need better mic for better audio.

Great video 👍

Amazing video! The most positive of all Argentina videos on the whole Youtube! Seems you increased the workload of Argentina immigration office

fun info thanx but plzzzz ...its ESPecially not EXpecially ......es not ex 🙏🙏

thank you for the very informative content! Much love!

hand movements were totally distracting. strange considering that I have lived in Italy before. haha

выровняй громкость звука уже. невозможно слушать

An Argentinian is NEVER late, Brian Yanki. He arrives PRECISELLY when he means to!

a better quality of your microphone and speeking at normal speed would help to understand your comments for non native speakers of amercan.

All very accurate, specially minute 11:37!! 🤣🤣🤣

I can honestly say Argentina just feels different, it's just an amazing place full of amazing people.

Greetings from Neuquén, Patagonia Argentina.

"Siesta time" is incorrect, becouse is not usual in all the places in Argentina. In Caba, were i live, we don't get nor close to "Siesta"

Another thing i wanted to point out that if you are going to come here, be careful because we don't respect anyone in the streets, if you walk mindlesly in the lane YOU WILL GET RUN OVER, always look the two sides of the lane, stop and wait to see if the driver will let you pass or not, cause even thought you have the right to cross, if you and the car collide i assure you that you will lose that one.

Excellent overview. Also: outrageous atm 🏧 fees, horrible grocery store food, lots of depression and despondency but hopefully that will improve

My daughter, son in law and I are possibly looking at moving there when I retire from the US. How do locals welcome new comers? Are they patient while trying to learn or improve their Spanish?

Can foreigners buy large tracts of agriculture land

I don’t think I’d be too shocked. I’m used to the Mediterranean lifestyle being of Greek origin and having spent a lot of time in Italy and Spain. I actually just arrived today December 29, 2024 and staying for 2 months. I think I’m gonna like it.

as far as i can see, you've never been to Spain, they do have feriados, many more than us.I cannot understand why you were sooooooo shocketd,man, dont exaggerate.regarding siesta time, some, a few shops close between 2 and 5, not many in CABA.It could happen more often in some smaller towns or in cities that are incredibly hot because it is almost impossible to go out in such heat!!!! It's worse as in the desert. As you americans are so used to using your cars, you cant uderstand that people dont spend time walking around at siesta time,our towns and cities are wakable , you take your cars even to go to the toilet.you also mentioned the street vendors, with their megaphones,couldnt you just close the window??? is it that complicated?? ok we are so quiet as in Germany or in Switzerland ,i know.those vendors appear once a week at the most and mainly at the weekends, in the way you present it , it seems that its something that happens non stop. Man, you're so picky with everything!!!!
If we talk about eating times, nobody prevents you from having dinner at the time you want. you will always find a place where to have something.. If you are working remote.... you can have your meals whenever you want. Dont you use the word butcher's that you say meat shop???We love talking, so we use whats app or it could have been any other app because we communicate with each other, is tht a culture shock??? wasnt it a culture shock how kind people were whenever you needed something in the street, asked for an address or a particular place??

Me encanta Argentina

I lived in Buenos Aires for a year. I work with PwC India and was in Argentina for a secondment. I lived in Avenida Libetador, close to Bario Chino.
Coming from India, I could relate to each of the 16 points you mentioned.
But I am still in love with the country, the people and their friendly nature. Can't wait to return to Argentina again.
Mucho amor y paz mis amigos de Argentina.

About the concept of eating early. Historically, many Americans lived on farms and worked long days in agriculture. Farmers would rise early, eat a substantial breakfast, and then have dinner soon after finishing their work, often before sunset. The shift to 9-5 factory work during the Industrial Revolution introduced structured working hours. Factories often had shifts that ended in the late afternoon, leading workers to eat dinner soon after returning home. This schedule is currently less common in large, more diverse American cities, but is still ingrained with most of America's geographic areas.

I moved from Australia to Buenos Aires for 2 years in 2012. It was one of the best experiences of my life. I met so many great people that I’m still friends with. Argentines pride themselves on being loyal, kind and generous friends - and they truely are. I miss Argentina and the wonderful 2 years that I sent there.

People are cleaning after their dogs

Oh, man! I moved out of Buenos Aires when I was around 25 (centuries ago!). Some of my shocks when moving to Los Angeles:
- Ask how far a place is and get an answer in time (I didn't ask how long it would take to get there!). Now I do it all the time.
- Dinner around 6, when the sun is still up? C'mon! Another one I got used to.
- Attempting to cross a street, I got down from the curb, waiting for my moment to run across. All cars came to a screeching halt. I was so embarrassed!
- No night life, unless you go to Hollywood or similar. After 40+ years here, it's more like: nah, I don't need that, time for bed! But, still ...
There are many beautiful places to visit; not only in the city, but all around the country! I hope you enjoy it!

The big question I have is how hard is it to score an Argentine girlfriend? Is she expensive to maintain?

I can't break my Argentine GF from eating at 10-11 at night! I get off work and come home I wanna eat!

Americans have culture shocks everywhere. What else would you expect from a country with no culture?

Good stuff, bro.

15. The Blue Dollar Parallel Exchange Rate
14. Football Culture
13. Assado, Passion for Eating Meat
12. Dinner Time & Siesta Time (dinner is later about 10 PM)
11. Relaxed Culture Lots of Holidays
10. Bidet Culture
9. Lot of Italian Food & Italian base culture.
8. Kissing Culture
7. Milanesa
6. Matte Obsession
5. Snack Time in Siestas
4. Go with the Flow & Be Aware (lots of dog poop)
3. Shop in local small shops not large supermarkets
2. What's APP obsession
1. Gendo & On Time (Relaxed Time)
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