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A guide for an asado? ;) This I think is where "expats" (or rather foreign journalists) miss the point. There is no "guide." Like everything here, you just go with the flow. One tip: Don't ask what a chinchulin is... just eat it. :D

I've never had anyone talk to me in English. Your "perfectly good" may not be as perfect as you think? ;) I'm kidding... most likely they're just trying to be accommodating or showing off their English skills. Maybe they're hoping you'll speak to them in English so they may practice a bit...

I think they do check... but I've also heard in some places they don't. So could go either way. For me it had to be up to date. I would go in person and ask what they require and you can also ask about how to sign up for an appointment. If you're in Capital, I believe you can shop around a...

No kidding. My sister- and mother-in-law once went with a tour group to see the Grand Canyon, but instead of visiting the Canyon they decided to spend the day shopping. Meh, it's just a bunch of rocks and a big hole. :rolleyes:

Meanwhile my husband ordered something from Italy (a gun part no less), had it shipped to the US in his name, it arrived on my mother's doorstep in 5 days or less without the need for paperwork, bribes/fees, traveling to the middle of nowhere, or standing in long lines. After living here for a...

If he does that, as soon as one of them thinks they know halfway what they're doing, he'll have competition. :P Lawyers know other lawyers are the worst. ;) As for why people just don't get legal.... because it's not easy? A lot of people don't qualify right away for residency. Marriage is...

^ That is awful. Que sinverguenza infeliz. Never experienced "racism" towards my individual person.... but I'll be damned if I haven't heard "esos Yanquis...." dozens of times. There's some disdain for the Spanish as well, so I have double opportunity to get offended. ;) Usually that is...

Rome probably has a closer BA style than NYC (European vs American) but I imagine either is fine. I'm from greater Ft Lauderdale... to make my life simpler I say I'm from Miami or close to it. Almost every Argentine I know that travels has been to Miami. It's on everybody's must-go (at least...

I'm thinking about taking my laptop with me to the States when I visit at the end of the year. I'm not a tourist anymore, so I wonder how strict they are with taking your personal electronics with you and bringing them back. Has anyone declared their laptop before leaving to not get hassled on...

The past few weeks we've been having serious issues with a strange smell... either someone is burning something toxic or dumping it in the sewers. The smell is absolutely awful. I thought maybe today's was the same, but it's different than the "cat pee" smell. Smells almost of burning...

I love going into the city and seeing all the weirdly dressed people.

I know a person that doesn't wash his new Toyota Corolla because they don't want to "draw attention." Forget influencing anyone... I'm just trying not to get scammed at every turn. :P

I thought this was about witty comebacks :D .... my husband always gets me with the "que pintor?" joke. I think Argentina is a lot more enjoyable when you have the chance to "escape" for a while and miss it. :) I appreciate the more laid-back lifestyle I have here and have learned to...

I used to plant actual kisses, but now I just touch cheeks and kiss the air. I almost never initiate, unless it's family or someone I really know. I accidentally kissed my brother in law on the corner of the mouth once. Nobody said anything, but that was awkward. My husband once had a male...

They did not take my birth certificate when I applied for marriage residency, but this was back in 2013. They may have changed the requirements recently. It's a good idea to have it anyway.

Poor guy. Hope he recovers fully. I think the airline would allow him to change his reservation without charge or with a nominal fee if he has a medical condition and can't fly. I can understand him wanting to leave Argentina ASAP, though. Maybe it's a good idea to carry a card or something...

I have an appointment to get screened for Lasik with the Zaldivar institute. Dr. Zaldivar is supposedly one of the best in that nation (his father was as well) but he operates out of Mendoza. My sister-in-law traveled to Mendoza more than 10 years ago for the surgery and had great results, but...

I think raising them from puppies alongside cats is the only way to know that a dog won't be a cat killer. Most dogs are, especially guard dogs. My husband seems to think that German Shepherds are more obedient than Rottweilers, but still needs to be exposed to cats as a puppy and taught not...

My mom would make mini pancakes instead of the traditional American large ones. I think it was so she could fit more on the pan or have an easier time flipping them.

The Nutella I bought from Jumbo is made in Brazil. The Kit Kats as well. Never seen Nocciolata... I do like the Spanish version, Nocilla, but it's sweeter with less % of nuts.