Ramon Corvera, deputy chief of mission at the Argentinian Embassy in Riyadh.

* Which particular aspect of Saudi Arabia you like the most?

The natural beauty of the desert.

* What is your favorite and oft-repeated Arabic word?

Masha’Allah.

* Which book is by your bedside these days?

Culture in a Liquid Modern World. By Zygmunt Bauman.

* Your favorite holiday destination?

Tasting a natural barbecue in the middle of Argentina’s Pampas.

* Your dream country where you would like to be posted after leaving Saudi Arabia?

I would like to have the opportunity to know the world. Insha’Allah.

* Which country’s people have you found to be the most friendly?

Saudi Arabia, Brazil and Uruguay.

* How do you react to or deal with anger?

I learned this from my Saudi friends: Ahlan wa Sahlan.

* What is your source of strength during tough times?

My wife, Deidre.

* What was your first impression about the Kingdom?

The modernity.

* Which Saudi city fascinated you the most?

Abha, Jubail, Taif and Uqair.

* The thing about the Kingdom that you will always remember?

Our travel throughout the Kingdom.

* If you were given only one option between Facebook and Twitter, what would that be?

YouTube.

* If you had not become a diplomat, what would you be?

Agricultural engineer.

* Is hiding truth acceptable in diplomacy?

It is a bad idea.

* How do you keep yourself fit?

By walking and drinking laban.

* Your favorite restaurant?

Pampa Grill (Narcissus Hotel, Riyadh).

* Your favorite football club?

Boca Juniors of Buenos Aires.

* Who is your favorite actor/actress?

My daughters and sons.

* What is your favorite weekend activity?

Cooking and reading.