What are Argentinian Men like - Dating Guys from Argentina

The South American country of Argentina is known, among other things, for its love of music and sports, particularly football. But apart from these, what other interests do Argentine men profess? And how do they fare as partners? Here is a brief discussion of such matters and a description of what men from Argentina are like in general.

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Proud of their culture

Both culturally and ethnically, Argentina is slightly different from other Latin American countries of South America and if you are seeking to impress an Argentine guy, you would do well to keep this fact in mind. Most Argentinians are primarily of European descent, which separates them from other Latin American countries where European and Indian cultures are more mixed. Although Argentina's official language is Spanish, Argentinean Spanish is different from the Spanish spoken in Spain. In fact in some ways it sounds more like Italian than Spanish. Other languages spoken here are Italian, German, English and French. For all these reasons, Argentinians often seem more European than Latin American. So when making your acquaintance with an Argentinean man, avoid generalizing his culture as ‘Latino’ and especially refrain from confusing anything Argentinean with Brazilian.

Touchy feely types

Argentinean culture encourages open and direct interaction among its people. Often this takes the form of a more physical kind of communication where people in a familiar circle touch each other when speaking and stand close to one another. This is evidence of the passion and sentimentality of the Argentinean people and not so much because they don’t respect personal space. So if you belong to a North European culture, you may feel rather disconcerted seeing that here men here are quite the touchy-feely type.  However you need not worry about being hugged and kissed by a strange man immediately upon arrival. This is because initial greetings are formal with a standard handshake and direct eye contact but don’t forget to add a welcoming smile since a distant attitude is interpreted as rude. In general, Argentinians prefer third-party introductions, so you should wait for your host or hostess to introduce you to others at a small gathering.

Gorgeous looking

Thanks to their ethnicity, Argentinean men are some of the best looking in the whole world. Their dark hair and eyes are well complemented by olive skin and passionate gestures. If you dream of being swept off your feet in courtship, your Argentinean boyfriend can be depended upon to make your wishes come true. Along with the fact that guys here are natural blessed with good looks, Argentinean men in general are quite conscious of their appearance. They take good care of their bodies and invest time and money into developing an attractive personal style. So if you have been dating men in the past who thinking having rough chapped hands and two day stubble is a sign of macho appeal, Argentinean men will floor you with their sense of grooming and style. Even at the workplace where the suit is the norm, you will find Argentinean men carrying the formal attire with flair.

Passionate about soccer

Argentina is a soccer-crazy country; thus it is no wonder that men here discuss the sport all the time- at work, at the bar, on the street corner and even at the dinner table. And if you are looking to impress your Argentinean boyfriend, try to show an interest in the sport or at least familiarize yourself with its rules. In fact Argentina has always been one of the best soccer-playing nations on the planet. You only have to recall former soccer icon Maradona and think of current sensation Lionel Messi to realize that this a country of soccer greats. Here the sport is not only closely followed at the international level but local games among city clubs and teams also command huge crowds. However in your enthusiasm for the game, remember not to praise any of the Brazilian soccer players by mistake before your Argentine boyfriend since the two countries are supposed to be arch-enemies on the soccer field.

Honor is paramount

Argentinean society places an extremely high regard to honor – this can be in the context of the family or community or signify personal honor. People here take their reputation very seriously and are more likely to take up a challenge when posed in the context of honor than merely incited by financial gain. What this means for you is that your Argentinean boyfriend will woo and court you in a dramatic and exalted way but will not take well to being corrected in public. Also be careful of hurting his male pride since a harmless comment about his appearance or finances - which would have been accepted nonchalantly in a more egalitarian society - is here liable to be interpreted as an attack upon his personal honor.

Very family-oriented

The family is the core of the Argentinean society and here large extended families are still common. Since this is a relationship-driven culture, men will depend upon a large network of relatives and friends to get their way, both for professional as well personal reasons. Also the approval or at least acceptance of the family is crucial in case of serious relationships. Argentinean families make it their business to know who their sons and daughters are seeing. So don’t be taken by surprise if your Argentinean boyfriend mentions that it is important you meet his family. If you belong to a different culture, familiarize yourself with the Argentinean social codes and mores since they will come useful in creating a good impression on your boyfriend’s people. For instance address the elders of the family with proper respect and deference since Argentinean society has a high regard for seniority and authority. Also make it a point to praise the food and décor to the lady of the house which would surely earn you brownie points with your boyfriend’s Mama. The upside of the dependence on family is that the latter works as an important support structure in times of emotional or financial need of its members.