Country guide
Argentina Business etiquette and meeting customs
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
What kind of meeting?
Moderate punctuality
A few minutes late is tolerated, but let people know if you'll be later.
Meeting Culture
Recommended duration60-90 min
Communication StyleExpressive, passionate
Greeting StyleHandshake in business; cheek kiss (one) socially
Daily Schedule
Work Hours09:00 – 18:00
Breakfast08:00 – 09:00
Lunch12:00 – 14:00
Dinner21:00 – 23:00
Sleep00:00 – 07:00
Tips for Meetings
For the kind of meeting you chose above.
Dress Code
Business formal
Tone
Formal but passionate
- ·Expect lively debate — it signals engagement, not conflict
- ·Use professional titles in initial meetings
- ·Business lunches can extend well past two hours
General Tips
- ·Meetings can start late — but arrive on time yourself
- ·Relationship building is essential
- ·Dinner meetings can start at 21:00 or later
- ·Mate sharing is a bonding ritual
Cultural Notes
- ·Very late dinner culture
- ·Extended lunch break
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