I’ve been having great conversations with my Irish student Shane, who’s lived in Argentina for over a year. Some weeks ago we were discussing the meaning of VIVEZA CRIOLLA and thought it’s quite an interesting concept to grasp.

VIVEZA CRIOLLA is in essence the wit of the Argentinian people, as seen in our ability to:

1. find unconventional solutions to problems, but also and most commonly
2. to take advantage of certain contexts to outsmart the other person/others.

It’s a mix of resourcefulness, shrewdness, and adaptability that can be seen in various contexts, from the taxi driver who charges a different fare to a tourist, to the civil servant who finds himself in an advantageous position and knows he/she’ll get away with it.

Believe it or not, explaining it the first time was not as easy and transparent as it reads in this post, but that’s the whole point of Venture Out!

Hope this post helps you navigate Argentinian traits,

Until next time!

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