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I was born in Argentina (both my parents are Argentine as well) but my family and I migrated to the States when I was 2 years old. I have lived in Florida (practically) all my life. I had a Cuban nanny till I was about 12 years old, so when I speak Spanish I don't have the "tell-tale" Argentine accent and don't speak in the typical Argentine slang ("che" - "boludo" etc.) Yet, (during Spanish dialogue) when people ask me where I'm from and I reply Argentina, what do they say? "Really? That's funny you don't have the accent! CHE BOLUDO!" *which by the way, roughly translates into "hey, dumbass"*
...I kind of stare blankly for a few moments, let the uncomfortable silence speak for itself... then walk away.

Another thing that bugs me to no end is the fact that Argentines have a nasty reputation for being snobs (which, yes, to some extent this may be true but not with all of us! Especially those of us raised in the U.S.!!) And I've straight up had people say "Gosh, you're really nice. Not at all like the typical Argentine who thinks they know it all." ...uhhh.. what part of that am I supposed to take as complimentary????