stackyFACTSForget awkward small talk; nothing says 'I trust you' quite like sharing backwash. In Argentina, drinking mate is a deeply sacred communal ritual where a single hollowed-out gourd and metal straw are passed around a circle. Refusing to take a sip when offered is a fantastic way to permanently insult your new friends.
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