Talking and referring to others

It is said that Argentine people tend to be very friendly and easy-going. However, the way we talk to eachother usually shocks foreigners because it's quite usual, especially with the younger generations, for friends and sometimes determined family members to talk to eachother using bad words. But don't worry, we know when, where and with whom we should make use of this kind of language and we try as much as possible to avoid swearing in places or situations that could make things go wrong. Context matters. A lot.

You can swear at an older person behind their back, but you must remain polite in their company as it is considered good manners (for example, a teacher you hate or a neighbour that just could not get more annoying). If you're a foreigner you don't have to follow this habit like we unconsciously do, but if you say "boludo" to us, I assure you, we'll respond with a bright smile (it's cute, you're cute!).

In the USA, though, this matter is very different. Americans usually just say bad words when they get disappointed by something, or when they're very excited about anything (when the cake is so good you just...). A lot of people in Argentina even have a playful relationship with their parents or grandparents and sometimes use curse words with or directed to them, but in the USA you must not do that. It isn't very usual. It is not usual for people to curse at eachother in such a friendly and casual connotation like we do, they must not do it as it is considered as a rude behaviour and just doesn't happen as much as in our country, havng in mind the fact that we tend to swear to express every single emotion we feel.