For example, if your friend is having a birthday party and the invite says it starts at 9pm, guests are not expected until closer to 9:30-10:00pm. ¡Atención! (Attention): If the event you are invited to is in a public place, it is not polite to keep the person waiting. Also, if the event is formal, such as an interview, it is necessary to be on time.
6. ¿Cuando usamos usted? (When do we use usted?): In Argentina, the word usted, which is the formal way to say "you" in Spanish, is not commonly used. In most cases, usted is used to speak to new acquaintances, someone of seniority, or someone in a position of authority. This is used to show respect, however, in Argentina using usted can be viewed as cold or as a means of marking distance between you and the person you are speaking with. Argentine culture is very warm, friendly, and casual, so it makes sense that they would prefer using tú (informal you) with pretty much everyone. The only instance where usted is commonly used in Argentina is in the plural form (ustedes) when referencing more than one person. For example, if you just watched a movie with a friend and their mom asks ¿a ustedes les gustó la película? (Did you like the movie?), she is not necessarily being formal.
7. ¿Cuando propinar? (When to Tip?): Tipping culture differs around the world. In Argentina, it is common to tip in restaurants, but it depends on the service and your satisfaction. The normal tip is around 10%. Conversely, it is not common to tip your taxi driver.
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