Fai e Non Fai in Italia Nathan Skerrett

Fai e Non Fai in Italia Nathan Skerrett IBCP

Do: Be Aware of How You Dress • Fashion in Italy is incredibly important • One is judged based on how they are dressed (Especially in churches) • Ex: It is best to wear modest clothing in churches to avoid angering locals • Italy has large fashion industries in cities such as Milan

Do Not: Use the Incorrect Greeting • Unlike in the U. S, greetings such as “hi” are considered informal • “Ciao, ” which translates to “hi, ” is typically reserved for peers • For addressing those older/of greater status, use “Buona Sera” or “Buon Giorno” depending on the time of day • Formal and Informal versions of “how are you” also exist • Come stai – Informal • Come sta lei - Formal

Do: Eat Your Pizza With a Fork and Knife • Unlike in many regions in the U. S, Pizza is a food eaten with utensils • Use knife to cut pizza and fork to eat

Do Not: Tip Your Server • Unlike in the U. S, tipping a server isn’t a cultural norm • Tips are included in a “coperto, ” a cover charge • Servers will still accept tips, however, it is not socially mandated

Do: Try Food Offered To You • Food is an incredibly important aspect of Italian culture • It is considered rude to refuse food • You don’t have to eat all of it, but it is considered rude to not try it

Do Not: Spill Salt • Similar to in the U. S, spilling salt is considered bad luck in Italy • The superstition around spilling salt originated in Europe • Due to this, the superstition is much stronger than it is in the U. S

Do: Carry Lightweight Bags • In Italy, accommodations in historic buildings aren’t as common as in the U. S • Many Italians will carry a lightweight bag around the city as carrying anything larger can get cumbersome when little accommodations are offered

Do Not: Block the Streets in Large Cities • Cities such as Venice, Florence, or Rome, have many inhabitants and narrow streets • Walking in large groups that block the street impedes traffic flow • Unlike in the U. S, many cities are incredibly old, thus have small streets

Do: Talk in a Normal Voice • In Italy, it is considered rude to talk loudly • Use a normal voice when speaking, especially in English

Do Not: Drive in Restricted Areas • In Italy, areas called “Zona Traffico Limitato” (limited traffic zone) exist • Only those who have Italian permits can drive in these areas • These areas are typically in historical sections of a city • This is unlike many parts of the U. S where anyone can drive anywhere

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