[Tango-L] Cultural differences

[Sergio Vandekier]

It is true there are many cultural differences between the Anglo-Saxon 
culture and the Latin Cultures.

One of those differences is the subjects that one can  freely talk about.

The Argentines, the Spaniards, the Italians and French for instance, can 
talk about bodily functions in general as if they were any interesting 
subject.

People are not afraid to talk about bowel function or some other subjects 
including sexual ones.

  Somebody that comes for a party and gained weight -may be received with : 
"What happened to you? that gained so much weight"  or somebody with a 
facial skin rash may be asked what is wrong with your skin?  all perfectly 
acceptable questions that could be considered bad manners in the USA.

When you take a present for an invitation to dinner, etc, in the States is 
common to bring some wine, in Argentina this is seldom done because wine is 
not expensive. So people will bring flowers, or Swiss pastries, or bon-bons. 
to give just a few examples.

I am certain that Alberto had a totally innocent intention when he sent that 
note.

He is a mature, married man, and has always behaved as such.

You would not believe the subjects that people discuss in Argentine tango 
lists.

Best regards, Sergio

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