The Chileans
Chilean population is about 15 million people. People is generally friendly and hospitable. Most chileans have a reserved nature, and tend to introversion, but at the same time, they have a sharp sense of humor. Their behavior is not exhuberant, tend to be simple.
The Argentinians
With a population of about 40 million, Argentinians are cultured and sophisticaded people. They have an important influence from Europeans, specially Italians, which has given them a unique flavour among Latin American nations. Argentinians tend to be passionate, say things with almost no hesitation and have a strong national pride.
The Patagonians
The whole Patagonia has a population of about 2 million people. Southern Patagonia is sothernmost part of the American Continent. Patagonians use to say they live in the end of the world. The result of this isolation has mixed European and indigenous people gradually.
Conduct
Patagonians are very traditional in every sense. It is not common to be without a shirt. The use of shorts is common when doing sports or trekking, but is not acceptable in public places like restaurants or cafes. Taking off your shoes in public is not well accepted. Nudity is also not accepted neither in Chile nor in Argentina. Also, It is very important to respect private property.
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