Drinking mate is part of the idiosyncrasy of Argentines.
Idiosyncrasy is a term linked to the character and traits of a person or a community . The concept comes from a Greek word that means “particular temperament.”
Idiosyncrasy usually contemplates issues that, although they are distinctive of a subject, are considered from a subjective point of view. In the case of the idiosyncrasy of a social group, there is a risk of falling into a stereotype since not all subjects present the same traits. It is about pointing out some common characteristics shared by a large number of members of a community .
The idiosyncrasy of Argentines
For example: the idiosyncrasy of Argentines includes their customs of drinking maté, eating beef, playing soccer, being conceited or boastful, greeting each other with a kiss (even between men) and using the pronoun “vos” instead of “tu” .
This does not mean that all Argentines eat beef, but rather that it is a widespread but not exclusive cultural trait. That is to say, a vegetarian Argentine is not “less Argentine” than someone who eats barbecue every Sunday. On the other hand, in some Argentine regions the “tu” is used without these Argentine citizens ceasing to contribute to the idiosyncrasy of the country.
The way social relations develop has to do with the idiosyncrasy of a people.
Other examples
Another example that can be used to understand the concept we are addressing is the one that makes it clear that one of the features of the idiosyncrasy of indigenous peoples is their absolute respect for the natural and environmental environment. And they have their home there.
In the case of Spain , there are many features that define the idiosyncrasy of the citizens of its different autonomous communities. Thus, for example, it is established that Andalusians are very fun and happy people, that Aragonese people are very stubborn or that Madrid people are very open people.
Idiosyncrasy and social behavior
Idiosyncrasy is noticed from the social behavior of people, their tastes and professional performance. It is said, to mention another case, that Latin people tend to be warmer and more affectionate than German or Saxon communities.
This characteristic of idiosyncrasy can be highlighted by all those who have known different regions of the world and are in a position to compare the social relations established in different countries.
It should be noted that, throughout the history of literature , there are many works that have been produced and that, implicitly or explicitly, have addressed the idiosyncrasies of certain peoples of the world. Thus, a singular example of this is the book titled “The Mirror” . In 2010, this unique story was published that addresses the traits of the Galician people and was written by Jorja Mircea , a prisoner who undertook this work during his prison sentence to participate in the “Ángel Guerra” contest in which he obtained the second position.
The notion in the medical field
However, we cannot ignore that this term is also used within the medical field .
Specifically, this concept is used to define the abnormal response that a patient experiences to a specific drug without having anything to do with immunological processes.