![]() ![]() If you've ever visited or studied these countries - or watched them play football - you'll know exactly what I'm talking about.īut if you haven't, here are two real-life examples of viveza criolla, based on stories told to me by Argentinians on my travels. It's similar, but not identical, to jeitinho in Brazil, or enchufe in Spain. It may also have Italian origins, as large numbers of Italians migrated to Argentina between 1850-1950, resulting in over 30 million Argentines with Italian ancestry (62.5% of the population).Ĭonceptually, viveza criolla is a sort of cleverness, a cunning determination to defy authority and ignore rules, but do so sneakily, surreptitiously, and successfully.Īt its best, it is a playful deviousness, a tongue-in-cheek humour for all to enjoy at its worst, it results in a complete lack of social responsibility, morality, and widespread corruption. Those aware of it often pinpoint Chile, Uruguay, Colombia, Venezuela, and, most of all, Rio de la Plata (Argentina), as the region where it is strongest. Viveza criolla is an approach to life prevalent in Latin America. Translated into English, it simply means 'creole way of life', but, in reality, it is far more specific than that. Given their abstract nature, the influence that external concepts have on society is extremely difficult to pin down. Why is it that, stereotypically, Argentines are known for their cunning, and Brits for their politeness? ![]() What makes the attitude, behaviour and world perception of an Argentine so different from a Brit? *This article was originally published here, where it has amassed over 1,200 views without any paid marketing or SEO campaign*
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