One of the things I like about Paraguayans is that they are noble people, somehow innocent, non- sarcastic, most of them get lost with Argentineans eloquence spiced with a bit more of sarcasm than Paraguayans can bear…maybe that is why Argentineans are for South America like the French are for Europe…I personally like  Argentineans very much, and most of my best friends are from the neighbor country…, I like sarcasm in small doses

Well, innocence is still part of the culture or DNA already, mostly in the country side you will observe this:

1- Everyday looks like Sunday (in the country side…everyday looks like the day before)

2- Where 3 people eat 1 more could eat. You are always invited for supper, they will offer what they don’t have to please you.

3- People will usually offer their own bed to please their visitors.

4- They will answer “Heeee” for yes and “Mbae?” for what?.

5- They will sleep a siesta from noon to 3pm circa.

6- They will shower everyday and more than once per day in summer.

7- They will give directions but never addresses.

8- In the country side if they say something is very close they are talking about many miles.

9- They have a strong faith and a religious sense.

10- They are not greedy by nature…they accept their reality stoically and don’t complain.

What I really miss specially in this time of year is the way people are happy with much less than the “dignity” standards of more developed countries have, the zillions of expensive Xmas presents forgetting that Christmas is a religious festivity, but who remembers that? ..Who makes you believe that a new ipod will make this a Happy or happier Christmas?. Some festivities are from the heart and no expensive gift needed. Period.

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