Language

The official language is Spanish, although many people speak English. Other widely spoken languages are Italian, German and French.

Value System

Power Distance is higher in Argentina, meaning that power holders feel that they have special privileges. Argentinians also have a higher-than-average masculinity index. Although machismo is still strong, it is being challenged on all fronts. Women are taking a leading role in both politics and business.

Business Climate

Friendships play a significant role in decision-making. Dress and appearances are very important. Late evening dinners is common and very important when entertaining clients.

The Pew Global Attitudes Project is an interactive database that allows users to explore public opinion trends in 55 countries on topics ranging from attitudes towards the U.S. to peoples assessments of their own lives to views about globalization, democratization and extremism and other important issues.

Argentina ranks as no. 109 (of 180 countries) on Transparency International’s 2008 Corruption Perceptions Index.