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This statements shows that you know very little about social interventions. You not only resist to learn something new, but you also choose to disregard the scientific body of evidence which shows that education alone without (even temporary) censorship/suppression is not a valid mechanism of...

And there are socialites/countries where people choose to learn something new, reflect, evolve and grow continually, where the offensive words are not used by personal choice and their words truly reflect their sentiments and practice.

Thank you for writing this.

Are you saying that "Chilean" is a fake politically correct form of "Chilota", and therefore those who use it prefer to be real and not hide or censor the truth by continuing to use the term "Chilota"?

So that we can understand you clearly, please give an example in what context does Chilota (as opposed to Chilean) have a positive connotation? How about Bolita (as opposed to Bolivian)? Peruca (as opposed to Peruvian)?

I doubt a person from Peru would mind being called Peruvian by a non-Peruvian. Do you know a South American who would not be bothered to be called Sudaca by a Spaniard?

There is no doubt that people differ in appearances. There is no doubt that we react to the perceived differences. We all have strong "automatic" preference for X (Chilota, Sudaca, Peruca) versus Y (non-Chilota, Non-Sudaca, non-Peruca). We are "tribal" in our nature and show clear preference...

I read you very clearly and appreciate your input. Language and expressions and very much tied to ideas (and feelings).

I'd say that in the 21st century, there should be no place in intelligent casual conversation for "Chinitos", "Chilotas", "Sudacas", etc.

Out of curiosity: Would you find it offensive is a fellow Argentine called you Sudaca? What if a Peruvian called you Sudaca?

If we look at it from psycho-linguistic (and as you mentioned, through historical and contextual filters), it is very clear why Argentines use these terms and how (and when, in which context) these terms evolved (and why are they still present today). I invite you to look into it if you are...

They also refer to Bolivianos as Bolitas. And you forgot the Chilotas and Yoruguas! Albert Einstein said: "... Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former..."

Makes me think of this scene from a movie My Big Fat Greek Wedding.

Perhaps the time quoted is what it takes for the consulate and the comune to communicate, transcribe and notify the applicant (with the child being an Italian citizen all along/since birth). It seems like a very long time. I have not done it personally, perhaps someone can chime in. My...

There is no process if you are a citizen of Argentina (or other Latin American countries) as they do not need visa to travel to Russia.

As with most of our human choices, this 'preference' is mostly emotional, highly illogical (even though we prefer to think that we are logical beings, studies beg to differ).

Nicely said. I will quote you. :)

Good example of personal preference. Condensed milk in coffee is another example. I remember trying in Vietnam coffee with raw egg in it, so why not. I'd say it is because they have not been exposed to (or chose not to consume) the alternative. We humans are creatures of habit and we tend to...

Precisely. The so-called torrefacto. Basically ruins the coffee beans. Here's a nice article explaining this post-war toasting process which many places still employ.

I am a big proponent of multiple citizenships. For me, it is a matter of personal freedom to live, move around, work and bank in different economies, etc.. It can be challenging to have more than 2 citizenships in some instances, but it is also quite possible to easily keep them apart and use...