tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3172740348824801873.post5631441400704783068..comments2023-05-26T13:57:13.709-03:00Comments on Gay Americans in Argentina: Racism in ArgentinaGay American In Argentinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14158641102399233929noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3172740348824801873.post-7324153206999636402014-06-19T02:30:34.346-03:002014-06-19T02:30:34.346-03:00Hi, well, I've only spent a couple of days in ...Hi, well, I've only spent a couple of days in B.A. last year when I went on vacation. I've mainly been living in Cordoba for the last 2 years but from what I've seen, Buenos Aires has a larger population of Asians. There are always people who will say something negative about people from Chile, Brazil, the U.S., the U.K., etc., but in general, there aren't any hate crimes related to someone's nationality. So I would say your friend is safe. <br /><br />I've experienced discrimination from some people who had negative opinions of people from the States, but I usually just ignored them. There's never been a situation where I've felt that my life was in danger. For the most part, the younger generation is far more open to multi-cultural exchange. I have cousins who are actually from Argentina who have refused to speak to me because I am from the States. It's difficult to explain but I guess it depends on the area you're staying at and the circle you socialize in.<br /><br />Sometimes Argentineans might say things that could come off to foreigners as offensive but they don't actually mean it. For example, my last name is Bagdigian, which is of Armenian descent. Some people have called me Turco which means Turk. Anyone who knows about the Armenian holocaust knows that an Armenian might take offense to being called a Turk. However, I don't take offense because I know they actually mean it affectionately. Everyone here gets a nickname.<br /><br />There are a couple of bad apples of course, but you'll find that anywhere, even in the States.<br /><br />Regarding the vegeterian thing: It's true that Argentina is well known for loving lots and lots of beef. However, because there is a heavy Italian influence, you'll also find that there are several pasta options to choose from. There's also pizza. You can even choose breaded steak (aka milanesa) that is made with soy. At the supermarket you can find a variety of veggies. A friend of mine has actually put me on a diet recently and she makes these amazing veggie pies which has helped me to lose weight. I would say, don't be afraid to ask when you go to a restaurant and don't be afraid to walk out if you feel they're treating you crappy. <br /><br />Regarding the pricing: It took awhile for me to get use to the pricing in Argentina. For example, I went to McDonald's today and bought a McFlurry for 25 pesos. Two years ago, I couldn't differentiate between pesos and dollars so 25 pesos seemed like a lot but when you do the conversion to US dollars it's actually 3 dollars. <br /><br />You can avoid being ripped off by sticking to large electronic businesses as opposed to Mom and Pop shops who may try and rip you off if they see you are a foreigner. Cabs in general can charge anywhere from 50 to 100 pesos per ride. If they're charging you 200 or 300 pesos, you're probably getting ripped off. <br /><br />Most restaurants have their menus posted outside. Some include the pricing as well. So say, you're thinking of ordering a plate of cheese ravioli and the menu says 45 pesos, keep that in mind. <br /><br />In the province of Cordoba I haven't noticed any gringo pricing issues. In B.A. however, if you're planning to eat at Wendy's or KFC in the Palermo Shopping Mall or T.G.I.F., expect it to be really expensive, even by Argentinean standards.<br /><br />For Buenos Aires, I found that Hotel Mundial is the cheapest and it includes breakfast. I would avoid hostels. Some tend to rip you off and they're filthy. Gay American In Argentinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14158641102399233929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3172740348824801873.post-25020076057586406862014-06-18T14:40:38.182-03:002014-06-18T14:40:38.182-03:00Hi thanks for the prompt response. The thing is on...Hi thanks for the prompt response. The thing is on my prior visit to Buenos Aires I recall hearing Porteños opinions on Koreans(chinos), that they have a negative sterotype that they unplug their refrigerator At night from their stores. I don't know if it's just me, being from such a politically correct country. But I flet like pretty bad for them. Have you personally experience any form of discrimination yourself. <br /> <br />Also would it be hard to find a great place to eat if I eat no meat because last time I recall Argentineans love their meat, however I recently became a vegetarian and I was wondering. <br /><br /><br />And lastly is about "gringo pricing". And many countries in Latin America I get charged extra, but Argentina it, was excessive. Anything from food, taxis and a place to stay I would gave to pay a substantial amount of money compared to the native people. What is your experience with "gringo pricing"?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18215763627751772196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3172740348824801873.post-76699005411274957702014-06-17T18:23:54.000-03:002014-06-17T18:23:54.000-03:00Hi Adam! Buenos Aires has a mixture of a lot of di...Hi Adam! Buenos Aires has a mixture of a lot of different cultures. There are a lot of Peruvians and I believe Bolivians, especially in the area known as "La CABA", which is the main tourist attraction, but also the most expensive. As as how they'll treat your friend, it's possible that he may run into one or two individuals who might see him and say something, but in general, due to the high level of immigration, Argentineans have grown more and more accustomed to seeing people of different cultures. I don't believe he will be mistreated for being Mexican. At the most, they might mistake him for someone from another Central or South American country. I wouldn't worry about your friend's safety or anything as far as their Mexican heritage is concerned. There are Cubans, Puerto-Ricans, and people from Central America living throughout Argentina. Maybe not as many as in the U.S. but they are here. Your friend will probably feel more comfortable in Buenos Aires. If he were to visit other provinces, like Cordoba, people might see him as Mestizo, but there are people of all types of hair color, eye color, and skin tone. If you have anymore questions, feel free to ask and I'd be happy to answer them for you.Gay American In Argentinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14158641102399233929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3172740348824801873.post-16147476790932436142014-06-17T05:53:57.491-03:002014-06-17T05:53:57.491-03:00One question how would a Mexican American be trea...One question how would a Mexican American be treated? My friend is mexican and he looks similar to the immigrants in buenos aires but would they judge him on appearance or would they look at him as an American or mexican?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18215763627751772196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3172740348824801873.post-9614409706830035462012-12-31T06:05:37.497-03:002012-12-31T06:05:37.497-03:00Hola!
En los Estados Unidos, estar 'politica...Hola! <br /><br />En los Estados Unidos, estar 'politicamente correcto' aplica para todos, incluyendo a los politicos, jefes, empleados, maestras/maestros ... etc. En EEUU hay leyes que prohiben la discriminacion contra el gendro, la raza, religion, Deshabilitación, edad, y en algunos estados la discriminacion contra la orientacion sexual. Sin embargo, cuando alguien quiere discriminar contra esta situacion buscan la manera de hacerlo sin que sea muy obvio. <br /><br />En las escuelas, el trabajo y hasta en la politica, muchas gente tratan de evitar estos tema porque hay consequencias legales y de imagen publica si encuentran que estan discriminando o excluyendo a una persona o un grupo de gente.<br /><br />En Argentina la situacion es muy diferente. La discriminacion de la edad y el gendro no es ilegal. Y aunque han habido varios avances en los derechos de la gente gay, todavia un jefe puede discriminar contra ellos, pero usan alguna razon que sea 'politicamente correcta' para evitar meterse en algun lio. <br /><br />Mi observacion es que los Argentinos no tienen ningun problema diciendote como se sienten sobre un tema politico o personal, aunque ofenda a la persona o personas que esten escuchando. <br /><br />No puedo ofrecer una opinion sobre la politica Argentina porque mi conocimiento aun esta muy limitada sobre el tema.<br /><br />Cuando vivia en Norte America, tuve momentos en cual fui a entrevistar para un trabajo y en una desas la persona que me entrevisto no le habia gustado mi apariencia porque no soy ojos azules o rubio o de piel blanca como un anglo-saxon. Pero su manera de liberarse de mi era usando una excusa como que no estaba calificado o no tenia suficiente experiencia para esa posicion particular ... aunque sabia que estaba sobre calificado para la posicion. <br /><br />Tambien me a pasado por ser gay. Aunque las leyes en NY cambiaron para aceptar a los gays, aun habian lugares que discriminaban simplemente con la mala actitud que tenian contra mi. No tenian que atacarme con palablas directas pero era obvio.<br /><br />Personalmente no creo que el uso de estar 'politicamente correcto' es la mejor forma de relacionarse ni en el trabajo, ni en la vida persona, ni en la politica porque es obvio cuando uno no quiere a alguien o a algo. <br /><br />Tampoco es justo porque nadie quiere tener que trabajar, estudiar o relacionar con alguien que te odie de adentro pero por afuera te sonria porque es 'politicamente correcto'.<br /><br />Ojala que pude responder tus cuestiones. Te pido perdon si no lo logre pero aun todavia me cuesta pensar en castellano. Pase tanto tiempo pensando, leyendo, escribiendo, hablando y escuchando en ingles. Temo que causo que mi mente si ponga vaga con el castellano.<br /><br />Espero que el 2013 te traiga mucha salud y felicidad para voz y tu seres queridos.<br /><br />Cuando estes en Cordoba trata de visitar el centro en Cordoba Capital. Aqui tienen dos galerias (shopping malls). Recomiendo Patio Olmos. Tambien esta el Paseo De Las Flores, que basicamente esta en el corazon del centro y tienen varias tiendas tambien.<br /><br />Saludos! Gay American In Argentinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14158641102399233929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3172740348824801873.post-9269946347983505052012-12-28T12:57:41.902-03:002012-12-28T12:57:41.902-03:00Gracias por tu respuesta!!
Hay una cuestión que l...Gracias por tu respuesta!!<br /><br />Hay una cuestión que llama mi atención, y es la actitud políticamente correcta que caracteriza a los norteamericanos (si no entiendo mal, sobre todo a los de EEUU).<br /><br />Ésta actitud, a mí entender, se está diseminando en esta región por la televisión y por los políticos a quienes les resulta más fácil actuar con corrección política antes que debatir sobre temas que pueden afectar sus campañas.<br /><br />Podríamos hablar horas sobre cuáles pueden ser las causas de que se esté asentando aquí este ejercicio de "tolerancia" antes que la "aceptación". Espero entiendas la sutil diferencia en español entre estos términos entrecomillados, que han sido considerados sinónimos a partir de lo PC.<br /><br />¿Qué opinás vos?<br />¿Has visto esta actitud PC en tu estadía en Argentina?<br />¿Considerás que es la mejor forma de relacionarse?<br />¿Cómo la vivías cuando residías en el norte?<br /><br />Espero se entienda la idea.<br />Estaré por Cba la próxima semana, a lo mejor hasta nos cruzamos por ahí!!! No es tan grande!<br /><br />Saludos.<br />Un muy buen año para ustedes.Tabanushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13660499890373537698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3172740348824801873.post-69136116055213388472012-12-28T12:55:27.639-03:002012-12-28T12:55:27.639-03:00This comment has been removed by the author.Tabanushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13660499890373537698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3172740348824801873.post-4063393027478455772012-12-16T23:46:38.770-03:002012-12-16T23:46:38.770-03:00Hola, muchas gracias por tu comentario. Te admito ...Hola, muchas gracias por tu comentario. Te admito que todavia me cuesta integrarme en la sociedad Argentina porque no logre conseguir un trabajo y no me permiten estudiar aqui hasta que legalize mis diplomas con apostillos. La edad aqui tambien es un factor. Aqui discriminan contra el gendro y la edad. Es improbable que contraten a algien que tenga 35 anos (que es mi edad) aqui. Sin embargo en los Estados Unidos no se permite este tipo de discriminacion.<br /><br />Tambien las personas en los Estados Unidos están obsesionados con el consumo, pero en Argentina es muy diferente porque el consumo no le importa mucho a nadie aqui (que no sea la comida por supuesto). <br />Yo creo que la Argentina es mucho más tranquilo y relajado que los Estados Unidos. He vivido en Nueva York y quería sacarme los pelos de las raizes por la tensión. <br /><br />Yo aún extraño ciertos restaurantes, y tiendas en los Estados Unidos, que simplemente no existen aquí. <br /><br />La estructura política me confunde. Mis padres nacieron y crecieron en la Argentina así que frecuentemente pelean conmigo porque tenemos diferentes puntos de vista. Ellos odian a los Estados Unidos y a Gran Bretaña, pero sin embargo a mi no. <br /><br />Perdoname si no te respondi bien la cuestion. Aunque puedo hablar el Espanol (Castellano), no estoy acostumbrado a hablarlo, leerlo o escribirlo y hay veces que meto la pata. Sentite libre para preguntarme lo que quieras.<br /><br />Saludos<br />Gay American In Argentinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14158641102399233929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3172740348824801873.post-86986861473176403162012-12-16T19:49:06.008-03:002012-12-16T19:49:06.008-03:00Hola, he leido tu blog y me resulta muy interesant...Hola, he leido tu blog y me resulta muy interesante tu opinión sobre una sociedad muy diferente a la tuya. Yo no soy argentino, pero soy rioplatense, lo cual casi es lo mismo. <br /><br />Me gustaría leer en un tiempo tus comentarios para saber de qué manera estás ajustando tu opinión sobre esta región.<br /><br />SaludosTabanushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13660499890373537698noreply@blogger.com