What is the difference between

Why do Argentines Argentines and terrorists?

look at the sky and
smile when there’s
lightning?

What is the difference between the

Argentine soccer team and a tea bag?

A. You are going to watch a video in which a group of friends from different Latin American
countries discuss they way Argentines behave.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsHn9VJuTzA
1. Watch the video without audio. Write three ideas that you think you are mentioned in the clip.

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2. Listen to a particular part of the video. Place a check mark beside the ideas you predicted in exercise 1 and
that were actually mentioned.
3. Watch the video a second time and add any further points and important details that you may not have
understood during the first view. Discussing your listening results with your teacher and resolve any
discrepancies in comprehension.

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4. Consider your listening results and answer the following questions.

a. Up to what extent do you agree with the idea that it is very hard for other countries to like Argentina
(strongly agree, agree, disagree)? Justify your answer.

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b. Do you think Argentina is “more European” than other Latin American countries? Why/why not?
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c. Why do you think Argentines are described in that way in the video and in the jokes?
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d. Mention the aspects about Argentina that make you feel proud and explain why you feel that way.
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B. Read the following facts about Argentina and complete the sentences with the words from
the right box. They can help foreigners avoid disapproval glances when they come to our
country. Would you any other tip that can be helpful for visitors?

1. If people get together to ________ asado, men are in charge of

the meat and everything that goes on the grill. soccer – political parties –
2. If you arrive 15 or 20 minutes late to a ___________, it is not culture – physical – tango –
considered rude in Argentina. meeting – have – drivers –
3. If Argentines and Brazilians talk about ________, they argue.
person – pride
4. Rivalry between political parties cause strong reactions if people
talk about it during election times.
5. If you show excessive __________ about being Argentinian,
people consider it arrogant.
6. If don’t know much about Argentine ___________and economy,
avoid discussing those matters with natives.
7. If you take a taxi, do not tip taxi __________. It is not a habit.
8. Don´t be surprised or offended if Argentines call you by
nicknames that refer to __________ traits like gordo, flaco, negro.
They do it in an affectionate manner.
9. If you see long lines in banks, supermarkets and post offices, be
patient and respect the line. Many everyday chores are done in
___________ in Argentina, as opposed to online.
10. If you go to a __________ show, dress nicely. No jeans, sneakers
or other casual clothes.