United States & Argentina

Working Hours

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Varies significantly by coast—East Coast starts 3 hours earlier than West Coast. Many tech companies have flexible hours.

Lunch Break

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

30-60 minutes, often eaten at desk or during meetings

Business Etiquette

• •Direct communication style is preferred—get to the point quickly
• •Punctuality is highly valued; being late is seen as disrespectful
• •First names are commonly used even with senior colleagues
• •Email and Slack are primary communication channels
• •Work-life boundaries are increasingly respected, especially post-pandemic

Major Holidays

• Thanksgiving — Late November (4th Thursday)
• Independence Day — July 4
• Christmas-New Year — December 24 - January 1
• Memorial Day — Last Monday of May
• Labor Day — First Monday of September

Communication Style

Direct and results-oriented. Americans value efficiency and clear action items from meetings.

Meeting Culture

Agendas are expected, discussions are time-boxed. Video calls have become standard. Meetings often start with brief small talk.

Working Hours

9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Argentina uses a single timezone (ART, UTC-3) which aligns well with US East Coast. Buenos Aires has a strong European influence in business culture.

Lunch Break

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

1-1.5 hours, traditionally a longer break

Business Etiquette

• •Personal connections matter greatly—expect relationship building before business
• •Argentinians are generally well-educated and appreciate intellectual conversation
• •Dress code is typically formal and stylish
• •Punctuality is flexible; slight delays are acceptable
• •Strong opinions are valued; healthy debate is common

Major Holidays

• Independence Day — July 9
• Revolution Day — May 25
• Christmas-New Year — December 24 - January 1
• Malvinas Day — April 2
• Labor Day — May 1

Communication Style

Direct, passionate, and intellectually engaging. Argentinians enjoy debate and are known for their expressive communication style.

Meeting Culture

Meetings may start late but are engaging. Expect animated discussions. Decisions often require multiple meetings and relationship building.