@@aalb1873 prove me wrong. I kno alot of them. And every single one I kno gets mad at the most stupid things like . When u shuld drink wine or what type of pasta to eat
@@aalb1873 i am italian and argentinian an i asure you italians in comunas and italians that must work in bureocracy places are the most shitty rude persons of the planet, lazy and get mad when you ask them for directions or to do their work... and as i had to work with them and do my own ciudadania, i know very well how mother fuckers egocentric pricks they act. and if you dont talk like italian you are considered a lesser human. instead of ¨mister, could you please speak english so we can understan better?" an Italian mother fucker would say ¨SPEAK ENGLISH !!¨ because they are stupid mules. and i can say this because i am from Argentina and my family is form ITALY, and we Argentinians know how to deal with them, we have evolved in the way we behave with each other, i am conservative, but italians are prehistoric . malditos tanos brutos. jajajjaja even my ITALIAN grandparent agrees !!
I’m Italian and I know what you’re saying Edwin. The family I grew up in was second gen and they acted like everyone was jealous and wanted to be Italian. I literally thought everyone wanted to be Italian until I was like 19.
My wife is Italian, and we discuss this stuff endlessly. I miss a lot when we're out in public because of the language barrier, but my wife, who has lived outside of Italy said that Italians have a lower level of respect for strangers than she's found in the UK or the US. So, she actually does perceive her fellow Italians as being somewhat cruel. I'm glad you called out the conflict between the Italian desire to be perceived as individuals and the strong cultural norms (and la bella figura).
In Italy tourism is a very fundamental part of the economy and I doubt that Italians in Italy have a low respect for foreigners, unfortunately this is a cliche that Italians who are abroad think they have, the problem is then the type of jerking
@@TheTribeitaly I thought the same thing, I think idiots act like that or rude people. No one with class or education would judge foreigners. Who cares? People travel everywhere. Does someone want to be remembered as being an a hole or rude.
@@TheTribeitaly I've lived in italy as a foreigner from the US and there are alot of Italian people who are not patient with foreigners. I'd literally have people yell at me and be really cold for being a foreigner and also some people were very disrespectful.
@@anima8450 I'm a mixed blood born and raised in Italy.. Surprise surprise I have been bullied all my life because half Asian. Two years ago I was called bat eater
@@stefanopatsiuras2838 I can understand that alot of people in italy can be very judgemental and close minded compared to other places. They judge you if you don't eat the food like how they do, act like how they do, and dress like them. They judge everything.
In my experience Italians will never stand up or raise their voice when someone needs help. I was travelling in a bus with my wife and infant daughter and I have bought two tickets which I had already shown to the driver before entering. 5 minutes into our journey, the bus driver yells at us and demands two extra tickets, one for my infant daughter and another for the baby carriage. He even threatens to throw us out and call the police. A non-italian person informed us and the driver that no tickets are needed for children and for baby carriages. The driver then called someone on the phone and then resumed the journey without saying anything else. I was more angry at Italian passengers than the driver because the driver might be new to his job and an idiot but other passengers could have supported us and helped us instead we were helped by another fellow foreigner.
It's not really defensible. That sense of "belonging" (also known as groupthink) is toxic and needs to end. A society where it's normal to talk **** behind people's back because they're "weird", out of the ordinary, because they don't conform to the cult's rituals, is an intolerant society that causes suffering to those that don't fit in
It is your responsability to fit in, if you dont like it you can leave or change community, No one forces you to stay and the others are not forced to accept you, This is how human society works, everywhere. In Italy we are just more honest about it, the Anglo saxons shit talk in the shadows, that's the difference.
the ones i know in america are either racist af or love everyone. i had a few that were like family and they were some of the only people that had my back growing up. i also had some act like i wasn’t even human. my brother experienced the same shit 😂
I've just watched your video on what not to wear in Italy and you have immediately won a new subscriber :) Although I've been to Rome and Florence only I have the best possible memories: kind, smiling faces, MARVELLOUS food, and being able to communicate in English, on top of the beauty of Italy = Amo l’Italia!!! Big kisses from Poland!!!
they also are great with constructive criticism instead of just blowing you off and being fake friendly. In american it can feel sink or swim. at least Italians give you what you can work on.
On two occasions while camping in Northern Italy last year, the proprietor of the campsite commented on my weight/size. I have always known I was large but people usually don't point it out or make sarcastic comments and I found it rude that these did. I will be back this year but only because I'm passing through and will spend as little time in the country because of this. I think the modern term for this is "bodyshaming" and am surprised it is considered acceptable in Italy.
@@francescaimpieri6291 Noticing people's bodies is not what being honest really is. Actually it's really futile and useless... We should strive to put ourselves in the other's skin before commenting on their body shape. It's another thing when the person asks your opinion. But then your giving something that was asked. It's a completely different story.
@@francescaimpieri6291 Bodyshaming is not equal to honesty. Also, during my two years of studying in Italy, I've been bodyshamed myself more times than I can count. At 1.65 and 53 kg. Which is a healthy weight. The constant remarks that I was "fat" really left scars in my soul, and now, 7 years after, I'm still struggling with my body image. What Italians do to other women - especially women from Nordic and Eastern countries - needs to be seen for what it really is, and the best word to describe it is bullying.
@@francescaimpieri6291 it is still hurtful. It contains judgement and the intention is to humiliate, no? Has the person offering the judgement walked a mile in the other person's moccasins? Politically correct is not exactly the same as respectfulness or kindness. I'm sorry, @Michael original poster for your experience. There are kind and respectful Italians out there too, they are just not always as immediate as the ignorant and unkind (and sometimes aggressive variety).
flaminia d non hai idea dei commenti idioti su Mario, pizza pasta mandolina😒però bisogna sopportare dai. Ci fanno veramente passare per un paese di mer**
Lived in Italy for 2 years (mainly in the south but also in Milan) and one thing that surprised me was the lack of customer service. In you're in a restaurant in America and the waitress brings you the wrong food or it comes late, they'll apologise whereas in Italy you'd be met with a "tough shit" expression. A lot of the people I saw at work whether receptionists, cafe staff, office workers all seemed to have this blunt, unfriendly attitude.... And I don't even want to go there with civil servants, they infuriated me with their rudeness and unhelpfulness.. I loved Italy but this attitude really started to annoy me after a while
I was just in Rome and I agree with you 100%. I loved Rome, but they really need to work on their customer service skills. Everytime I went to a bar/cafe to order something, I wasn't acknowledged until I said something. It's like they knew I was standing there, but pretended like they didn't see me. It was so infuriating...🙄
North Italy, Center and South are different. We hide our hate from each other. Remember this, Italians hates Italians. Nowaday is better but the oldest generations are still like this. I heard a Lombard saying to a Napolian *terrone di merda* which is racist. I've seen even southern Italians make group and use phisical violence to a Roman tourist because they say *your shitty Rome steal our money with insane taxes*. Nowaday things are better but still...you can have those rare experiences.
*very unhappy people* I'm Italian, and i'm happy to be in this country, the only thing that i'm not happy is the disrespect that people have. As an Italian, i was never mean, so i don't care if i am unhappy or not... *I am not mean.*
Italians dislike Mass tourism, Which is different from being rude. Tourists are rude to the locals most of the time, so people defend themselves, Its basic psychological reaction.
@@giulianoilfilosofo7927 I know this reply is late but I am curious on what you have said here. Like in what way would tourist be rude to you to make you or other Italians defensive?
To me, Italian people are cool. They are not mean at all because I love their honesty and they are not PC at all which is great. I am getting tired of people getting butt hurt about every non sense things in the States. Beside, Italy is a very beautiful country with great culture, history and great food.
I recently visited Rome and Naples, I had an incredible time there, I would go back again if I could. Everybody that I met there was so nice. The only thing I didn't like was how public transportation was organized, it was a little confusing, especially the trains but overall Italians are awesome!
I had three Italian women yelled at me during my trip. One because I didn't push the elevator open button right away, the other because I hit her with the luggage by accident.
@@franciscocolin2008 In America you can find people from all over the world with different way of thinking and behaving including Italians . ...especially there you could be killed in the street because somebody don't like your face ...is it not there where a five year old boy killed his one year old brother or where a twenty year old boy killed 20-30 people on his school because he was a victim of systematic bullying .So it silly to say that America will teach South Europe good manners .Rude people exist everywhere .
I just spent 10 days in Italy and I did not meet one rude person. Most went out of their way to be helpful and informative. My Italiano is minimal and not one person made fun of my words or accent. I even drove into the wrong lane on the autostrada and a voice came on and walked me through the process of paying my toll. So, when in Rome, do as the Romans do - not what they do in Scranton of Boise. Make an effort to be inclusive and it will pay off many times over. Thank you.
It's different when you're actually living there. I lived in italy as a foreigner and some people can be very impatient, rude and disrespectful especially if you are a foreigner. I've had people get very mad at me for not following the culture correctly and I would get judged heavily. Some people at shops are very rude compared to my country and they don't help you at all
Very interesting topic. Idk if I would say that Italians are mean, however Italians can be extremely direct like you mentioned and Italians also speak quite openly... I understand that some people might see that as mean or rude, but after having spent time with Italians, it’s refreshing to see people not being fake and it never really seems to be from a mean place. Even between friends making particular comments or even making fun of eachother is only a way of showing that you care Interpersonal relationships with family and friends are extremely important.... and even more here in Italy VS other places... it’s truly ingrained into the culture and society Although idk if I could be friendly with somebody who eats pineapple on pizza :P you might be nicer than I am in that way haha Great video really enjoyed hearing your perspective on the subject! Would love to hear more of your perspectives on Italian culture
Rafael Di Furia I’m Italian and it’s true we’re not mean it’s just how we come across honestly we say what we think we say it rather than keep it in it’s our opinions that’s just how us Italians are
@@martinaandreozzi9337 i am italian and argentinian an i asure you italians in comunas and italians that must work in bureocracy places are the most shitty rude persons of the planet, lazy and get mad when you ask them for directions or to do their work... and as i had to work with them and do my own ciudadania, i know very well how mother fuckers egocentric pricks they act. and if you dont talk like italian you are considered a lesser human. instead of ¨mister, could you please speak english so we can understan better?" an Italian mother fucker would say ¨SPEAK ENGLISH !!¨ because they are stupid mules. and i can say this because i am from Argentina and my family is form ITALY, and we Argentinians know how to deal with them, we have evolved in the way we behave with each other, i am conservative, but italians are prehistoric . malditos tanos brutos. jajajjaja even my ITALIAN grandparent agrees !! you wanted hnesty and direct. here it is. lmao
i am italian and i believe the culture is different but southern italians were conquered by arabs at some time in history i don’t remember and that’s why they are very dark, beside the weather. A sicilian man can pass by an arab and also women!
In Hindu & Buddhist temples people are expected to remove their shoes as a sign of respect for sacred space. The bottom of a shoe is perceived as so dirty and foul in some cultures (India, Pakistan, Iran, Mid-East) that to even sit with the sole of your shoe facing someone is considered very rude. If you saw how grimy & filthy most outdoor, public spaces look like in those places, you'd agree that the bottoms of shoes indeed *are* dirty & foul!
@@RomeInside You're welcome. Been to India twice. Even stepping over something spiritually or intellectually important -- a book, food -- is considered rude. I'm always watching where my feet are & where my soles face when I'm over there.
Of course because they have their own established cultural values which they have strictly and religiously followed for thousands of years. It’s like this everywhere. America is different only because 100% of Americans are immigrants and outlanders who aren’t native. They brought their customers or lack their of with them when they settled in America. Every other national group did the same, thus this gave way to the acceptance of different tastes, customs, likes, dislikes, preferences, and so on and so forth.
Most European nations have some variation of the saying, never invite an Italian into your home, never dine with them, never do business with them, etc.
I love Italians because they're honest while in my country when I befriended someone I feel like they talking behind my back or get angry at me without I don't know why which is true.
I’m Italian living in Milan and also lived in London for a while. I find Italians rude and excessively concerned with appearance. Everyone here looks the same
Hello! First, you are so adorable and I've enjoyed watching your videos. My family and I traveled to Rome last year...it was such an amazing trip and by far my favorite city in Europe. I will say that Romans were AWFUL to my 14 year old son who uses a wheelchair. It made my son feel embarrassed about his disability and caused such family stress. The city is extremely difficult to navigate due to the ancient streets but the lack of help or compassion was dreadful. Romans should be proud of their culture, history and heritage BUT the "mean" spirit was hurtful.
That's so painful to read. I'm so sorry your experience with Romans has been so bad... We definitely have so many architectural obstacles and barriers YET this should be an extra incentive to help people out more and understand them more instead of being awful to them!
Perhaps one day you will become the Minister of Cultural Heritage and Activities and Tourism for Italy! Best wishes and thank you for your thoughtful response! xo
We live like in a jungle, we seem uncivilized, and we are disorganized ... I'm not amazed by Michelle's comment, and I'm Roman ... xD We are emotional people, so we show our flaws openly ... I can understand that for a foreigner this country can scare at the first impact ... All this is part of our chaotic and free nature, we love and hate (even our country) ... I assure you that among many random people you will always find an Italian ready to help you ... I have always thought that we are so different(just my opinion) because of our culture, which makes us understand that all that surrounds us is only in passing and what remains is the spirit of man. next time you come with an armed guard and decided on the destinations and you will find our country much more pleasant ahaha joke... You have the understanding of a Roman, I hope this will forgive us a little ... see you! =)
They are not opened with their emotions. As an italian I van assure you it's just the arrogance to think other people don't reserve respect and that they can say whatever they want
@@RobertaPrando i am italian argentinian and i can say you are an idiot prick with no manners. i am not insulting you, i am just being direct and objetive. pobre buto sin educacion ajjaja
Un video veritiero, anche se dipende sempre dalla persona. Mediamente, un italiano è più diretto, ma c'è chi va oltre e fa passare per schiettezza una certa maleducazione, rivolgendo commenti inopportuni a degli sconosciuti (specie se non hanno interesse a legare con quella persona) ;) Bel video, ad ogni modo :)
Cultural rules “norms” actually help to define a culture. They shouldn’t be seen as somehow bad. After all, it is our differences that make the world an interesting place.
Hi I like your videos you are really making strong points about important issues. Keep up the good work & info. One day I’ll visit Italy and meet you there. By the way I think Italians are great! Greetings from New York City 🙏❤️💙💚🌃
I love all of your videos😍 thank you so very much. My Great grandparents were from Sardinia, and I was raised as an Italian American. I identify with so much of what you say, even though I was born in America. Somethings just are DNA ! Lol I am planning to visit Italy next year, and your videos make me happy blessing beautiful🥰🥰🥰
I think one point you might have forgotten to talk about it is concerning the way many Italians approach their clients, to me and my relatives that's was actually the biggest shock despite being from an Italian heritage. It seems that many waiters and managers simply don't care about the people who are attending the place.
I don't care how people act in their own country but I find it very rude when they travel to other countries and start fights with staff. It's usually good form to try and tone down things and take the traditions and customs of other nations into account when visiting there.
The first point is rude and unacceptable in our culture and I literally can’t handle it, you enjoy that as u said but we don’t, it’s disrespectful, we don’t have to accept what you do
Never act Italian in East Asia! My partner is Italian and the cultural clash I believe, is the biggest. It does help that I grew up in the USA, buuuut he commits some major offenses on the daily with his words with me 😂. That directness, the criticism, the arguing, talking above one another, and interesting individual and but also VERY collective mindset Italians have keeps things spicy lol.
For someone who believes that people from Rome are mean, suggest to them that they spend a week or so in Palermo where guys named Sal and Carmine will help change their minds.
Oh babe! Never mind the comments ( well some of them actually if you like constructive opinions, hard to tell These days 🤔 who mean it and who doesn’t) any way discovered your channel today, and of course new subscriber.
I really thank you for this video. I don't know how many relationships struggles I had because of my Italian ways of which I wasn't aware. I feel a better person because I'm not the only one being like that. I would like to have my ex back in my life, but she just can't understand me and doesn't appreciate my Italian ways.
i am italian and argentinian an i asure you italians in comunas and italians that must work in bureocracy places are the most shitty rude persons of the planet, lazy and get mad when you ask them for directions or to do their work... and as i had to work with them and do my own ciudadania, i know very well how mother fuckers egocentric pricks they act. and if you dont talk like italian you are considered a lesser human. instead of ¨mister, could you please speak english so we can understan better?" an Italian mother fucker would say ¨SPEAK ENGLISH !!¨ because they are stupid mules. and i can say this because i am from Argentina and my family is form ITALY, and we Argentinians know how to deal with them, we have evolved in the way we behave with each other, i am conservative, but italians are prehistoric . malditos tanos brutos. jajajjaja even my ITALIAN grandparent agrees !!
I have a great example on this "to stay inside the norm thing". My girlfriend is a vegan and my nonna thinks that's very weird and is a little bit against it (and has said that to our face). But still, she always makes an effort to make special vegan food for her, find the best alternatives etc. Despite not agreeing with my girlfriend, she respects her choices and helps her live the way she wants. Makes my heart melt seeing that
Watching ur videos helps me a lot to understand my Italian bf, sometimes I got offended and sometimes I feel like he's being mean but I understand little by little that Italians are really straight forward, but, super passionate and super sweettttt. I love my bf so much, he's very caring and family oriented
Don't worry you're doing a good job. People can do what they want when they visit another country, but I understood you from that video that it is the reaction to what a tourist can expect if they choose to be stubborn and act a certain way. Doesn't the saying go, "When in Rome....etc???
When I was a boy living in Napoli in the 1960's, Americans were worshiped by Italians. That's because most of the Italian adults at that time experienced life under Mussolini. Nowadays, not as much. Time has a way of erasing memories and history a bit.
It’s hard for me to walk thru the Polish cemetery in Casino and not get emotional. The Polish I Corp took Casino led to liberation, as much as the Americans.
I lived in Napoli for two years. that is the impression I got from napoletani: America is worshiped. I tried to set them straight as everyday daily life from that of Napoli is a world apart. It's not for everyone.
I am not the best in grammar but these hints will make your English a bit smoother. Instead of saying "if you want to see more of this cultural things explained" say "if you want me to explain more of these cultural things" or say "if you want to see me make more videos explaining cultural things ". There are a few more ways to say it but those are a couple examples. Also, not "I explain you" instead say "I will explain 'to you' ", or "I am going to explain to you" or I want to explain to you about my culture" or Now that I have explained to you about my culture click 'like' if you want to see more videos like this one. Saying "I explain 'you' " is not correct in any sentence. Using 'to you' means you are explaining something 'to' me because you can't explain 'me' but you can explain culture 'to' me. Normally I would not correct grammar on a video but doing so seems to fit with the theme of the video.
I knew about the 'explain' bit, but usually when I speak I get so caught in the message I want to convey that I forget about proper grammar... Anyway thank you! Corrections help me improve!
Noi siamo molto sarcastici e possiamo risultare offensivi, abbiamo un modo di scherzare che a volte lo è, ma è nel nostro DNA, come dici tu deriva dalla nostra cultura... è un modo per essere un po' fatalisti, dobbiamo pur difenderci in qualche modo da ciò che non va! Un altro discorso è quando uno straniero afferma di fare una tipica "cosa italiana", spacciandola per tradizionale, mentre magari è tutt'altro. In quel caso si scatena l'inferno, specialmente per quanto riguarda la cucina... un po' perché ci sono regole tramandate da secoli e un po' perché ci da fastidio essere copiati, se poi ci copiano male è ancora peggio! Cmq brava... bel video!
I find these videos so interesting. I'm an Italian American. My grandfather was full Italian, but he left my mom when she was 8, so we never got to know much of our Italian family, but I have always been naturally attracted to Italian decor and art. It's weird. I'll pick up something I like and it's very often something that was Made in Italy It's become a bit of a joke to see if I can pick the piece that's Italian when we go places and I'm pretty good at it. So, when I see these things about Italians and it clicks with me that I'm exactly the same way, it's fun to see my DNA plays a part even if I didn't learn these ways from someone in my family. For example, until a few years ago, I'd never heard that talking with your hands was an Italian thing, but that gave me a laugh. Even when I'm on the phone and people can't see me, I am always making hand gestures that explain what I'm saying. I don't often even realize I do it, but occasionally I catch myself and it gives me a laugh. The speaking about abnormal things is also me. I tell people they might not like it when I do it, but it lets them know I will always give an honest opinion. If it looks great, I gush on about hiw nice it is, but if it looks bad, I'll point that out, too. I am very passionate about anything I'm feeling, regardless of what it is. I've been known to tell my kids or my husband that something they're wearing looks awful on them. I'm not at all shy about it. I wouldn't walk up to a stranger and do that, but my sister and I certainly exchange looks if we see someone looking ridiculous. It gives us a smile and we are both very expressive, so we can just look at each other and have that conversation without saying a word. You get plenty of chances to practice that living in the Southern US. LOL. If you think socks and sandals are a major fashion don't, try a trip to Wal-Mart in Arkansas or Memphis, Tennessee. Wow, will you have things to talk about! :-D From your fashion video, I do want to know what is wrong with my white socks. Lol. I would NEVER wear them with sandals (that is truly awful), but I do wear them with my Nike's (sneakers or tennis shoes, depending on what you call them, I guess that's trainers). I'd never wear the kind that stretch up your leg, we call those knee socks. They're awful! I wear crew socks, which do show over the ankle, but we scrunch them down, we don't wear them smooth up the leg. I wish I knew better what you meant by sports socks. Some of it gets lost in translation, I suppose. I guess maybe it's a good thing that I only wear jeans now, so my socks won't show. I used to love wearing shorts and skirts, but I got vitiligo about 15 years ago and over about 10 years, it gradually turned my Italian Olive skin solid white. :'-( I've still got the dark brown hair and the Veglio nose (Just praying I don't develop my aunt's Giacosa butt, God help me), but otherwise, you'd never know I was an Italian with this ghostly white skin. I burn so easily now, I have to stick to long jeans. Guess the sock thing doesn't matter much, but I'm still curious. Like you said, we have an inquisitive nature. :-)
Haven’t visited Italy yet, but from the video I would assume she is describing a county that hasn’t many diversified cultures. Japanese, Chinese, portions of Africa have similar lack of diversification. Modern peoples assume there is value in diversified cultures, because there are beautiful differences to enjoy. There is also a beauty to the sameness. And cultural morals are kept better. Society gets along better, usually less violence. I look at the question of diversified cultures from a distance, as an observer. I’m not proposing either is somehow superior.
problem is italians are stuck in old manners and never evolved to act politly to people from other places because they got too acostumed/used to be mean to each other and they forgot how to be well mannered. i am italian and argentinian an i asure you italians in comunas and italians that must work in bureocracy places are the most shitty rude persons of the planet, lazy and get mad when you ask them for directions or to do their work... and as i had to work with them and do my own ciudadania, i know very well how mother fuckers egocentric pricks they act. and if you dont talk like italian you are considered a lesser human. instead of ¨mister, could you please speak english so we can understan better?" an Italian mother fucker would say ¨SPEAK ENGLISH !!¨ because they are stupid mules. and i can say this because i am from Argentina and my family is form ITALY, and we Argentinians know how to deal with them, we have evolved in the way we behave with each other, i am conservative, but italians are prehistoric . malditos tanos brutos. jajajjaja even my ITALIAN grandparent agrees !!
Well lets just say Italians are very expressive and dare I say, to some degree, collective. So they would process it just like that. Which is very cool? On the opposite side of the expressiveness and collectiveness spectrum, such as Americans, we do it too-just bit differently, mostly by writing. Additionally, like one of your fans mention, Asian people tend to be respectful, to the point that we'd take our footwear off, as we think this is one of the highest form of respect (when going to someone's abode). In fact, youre very welcome as to virtually introduce us to your ways of life. He/she just needs to grow more skin 😂- Your fan from California
Hi, i appreciate your details but i would like to give you another perspective of not wearing footwear in the temples. Temples are holy place. Footwear have dirt in them which makes the temple floor dirty. Hence, a respect towards God's place. That is all :)
It depends where you are from I know my grandparents were from the Puglia region and he was very mean and beat the kids up in fact people of that generation were known to beat the crap out of their kids. In fact the Puglia region is known by other Italians on the mainland as being people who are mean. Sicily also. Here in New York there was a saying that's some Italians love their kids to death or they beat the crap out of them and their wives. It was a common thing for husbands to beat up their wives and kids, let's be honest. And like the French have mistresses. So when my father beat the crap out of us to keep us in line I decided I would never marry an Italian. Just my Prejudice I know but I'm entitled to it.
You are saying so many bullshit!!! My family comes from Puglia and they aren’t like that. So shut up bc you are offensive! Maybe you were unlucky but it doesn’t mean that ALL PEOPLE FROM PUGLIA ARE LIKE YOU GRANDPARENTS. Anyway it’s normal to give a slap if your kid is a scamp.
After watching your "what not to wear" video, and seeing you from the shoulders-up, can you show us examples of the types of clothing commonly seen on a city street? I love the clean and elegant looks I've seen so far, but I'd love to see more, including popular fashions for various ages, regions, sexes, activities, and seasons.
I must be part Italian then, because I was criticizing the hell out of Asian behaviors! LOL Then again, us Polea are also very direct. One thing I've noticed that seems to be common across Europe, is hotel, shop and restaurant staff aren't required to be nice to their customers, like in the US. The notion of, "The customer is always right", doesn't exist in Europe. However, you can't really make an excuse for Italians scamming tourists. My friend said one guy didn't give him change in Rome, another guy at the Coliseum saw that he was an American and didn't give his Belgian girlfriend a discount, even though she had an EU student ID and was entitled to one. He also said they were having lunch in Venice, and a band they didn't ask for came over and started playing, then demanded money from them. I also heard it's common for restaurants to serve you a bunch of food you didn't order, then charge you for it even if you didn't even touch it.
look, I've been in italy last month, I'm a metalhead, I wear demons t-shirts, I wear torn clothes, I don't have a problem wearing old shoes and stuff, inside a germany church a man was mean to me, but in italy no one was mean. But do u think people were commenting about me without me knowing?
I didn't know about the italians mean fame, you all seemed really nice actually, but some hawkers (those in rome were actually really mean, but in florence they were nice) and some waiters (maybe it's a brazilian thing, here they treat u like a king lol)
Chances are that a few may have commented... But not necessairly in a mean way! Maybe some people who are not used to your style may have said something like "why is that guy wearing torn clothes" or "where's he from" or things like that. But this doesn't mean that italian "commenters" wouldn't be nice to you once they see that you're a nice person. It's just seeing something uncommon for them that makes them wonder and comment... Sorry, I don't know if that's clear enough, it's not an easy topic 😅
1:09 holy flip,this describes me!I literally wanna know everything,including what my friends do and shit,and I always say if things look cool or things look shitty and yeh,but in a kind way
@@readlwrm846 I don't think he sayed something mean, he just sayed that Italians aren't mean, (i'm Italian and i'm not mean) and i don't think he sayed something not nice just by saying "we aren't mean we just tell how it is!" Do you see any bad word? Any inappropriate content? Any violent words? Come on...
You don't tell it how it is, you tell it how you *think* it is, there's a difference. Btw anyone can insult italians and justify it as "just telling it how it is".
@@francescopio5650 Thanks My friend and Yes true story! Maybe I should have worded it differently for these Soft Little Over sensitive people that will cry over a Simple truth! Italians aren’t Mean We just dont sugar coat things and Say the truth!
@@walqqr1 What!?? NO !! We tell the Truth!!!! Not what we THINK the Truth is! Example : If you ask me How you did on something and you did a Shit Job! I’m Going to tell you you did a Shit Job!! Get it? Italians are Honest! So take that Over sensitive Chip off your Shoulder!🤨😎
yeah I think you shouldn't worry about comments too much. you obviously have only the best intentions in your videos and its impossible to make everyone happy because we all come from different cultures with their own cultural norms. The barefoot in a temple thing is an example....in many cultures it would be considered an insult to go into a temple while wearing shoes ..moreso than in some cultures in which you don't even go inside a persons home while wearing shoes. there are so many different cultures so there is no way to understand them all. that being said, if you're going to visit a new place its a good idea to put some small effort into understanding the cultural norms for that place
italians ppl aren't rude i am italin and all my friends are very very kind and i want you guys to remember that we invented pizza pasta nutella and more and another thing italy isn't pizza pasta mandolino like what the f*ck is mandolino?
this is only an observation.... but when you started speaking I was sure that you are possibly Irish.... but then I heard what I perceived to be an Italian accent ..... and then I thought that you might be one of those and living in the other long enough to have a perfect half-and-half accent, or maybe you`re both and spend a lot of time in both places. How wrong am I? :D
She gives alot of excuses but its just that yes they are mean and legit think that they are better then everyone else.
Or this is what you think
@@aalb1873 prove me wrong. I kno alot of them. And every single one I kno gets mad at the most stupid things like . When u shuld drink wine or what type of pasta to eat
@@aalb1873 i am italian and argentinian an i asure you italians in comunas and italians that must work in bureocracy places are the most shitty rude persons of the planet, lazy and get mad when you ask them for directions or to do their work... and as i had to work with them and do my own ciudadania, i know very well how mother fuckers egocentric pricks they act. and if you dont talk like italian you are considered a lesser human.
instead of ¨mister, could you please speak english so we can understan better?" an Italian mother fucker would say ¨SPEAK ENGLISH !!¨ because they are stupid mules. and i can say this because i am from Argentina and my family is form ITALY, and we Argentinians know how to deal with them, we have evolved in the way we behave with each other, i am conservative, but italians are prehistoric . malditos tanos brutos. jajajjaja even my ITALIAN grandparent agrees !!
I’m Italian and I know what you’re saying Edwin. The family I grew up in was second gen and they acted like everyone was jealous and wanted to be Italian. I literally thought everyone wanted to be Italian until I was like 19.
agree
Italians need to learn , they don’t have the right to be bullies and aggressive because that suits their personality
My wife is Italian, and we discuss this stuff endlessly. I miss a lot when we're out in public because of the language barrier, but my wife, who has lived outside of Italy said that Italians have a lower level of respect for strangers than she's found in the UK or the US. So, she actually does perceive her fellow Italians as being somewhat cruel.
I'm glad you called out the conflict between the Italian desire to be perceived as individuals and the strong cultural norms (and la bella figura).
In Italy tourism is a very fundamental part of the economy and I doubt that Italians in Italy have a low respect for foreigners, unfortunately this is a cliche that Italians who are abroad think they have, the problem is then the type of jerking
@@TheTribeitaly I thought the same thing, I think idiots act like that or rude people. No one with class or education would judge foreigners. Who cares? People travel everywhere. Does someone want to be remembered as being an a hole or rude.
@@TheTribeitaly I've lived in italy as a foreigner from the US and there are alot of Italian people who are not patient with foreigners. I'd literally have people yell at me and be really cold for being a foreigner and also some people were very disrespectful.
@@anima8450 I'm a mixed blood born and raised in Italy.. Surprise surprise I have been bullied all my life because half Asian.
Two years ago I was called bat eater
@@stefanopatsiuras2838 I can understand that alot of people in italy can be very judgemental and close minded compared to other places. They judge you if you don't eat the food like how they do, act like how they do, and dress like them. They judge everything.
In my experience Italians will never stand up or raise their voice when someone needs help. I was travelling in a bus with my wife and infant daughter and I have bought two tickets which I had already shown to the driver before entering. 5 minutes into our journey, the bus driver yells at us and demands two extra tickets, one for my infant daughter and another for the baby carriage. He even threatens to throw us out and call the police. A non-italian person informed us and the driver that no tickets are needed for children and for baby carriages. The driver then called someone on the phone and then resumed the journey without saying anything else.
I was more angry at Italian passengers than the driver because the driver might be new to his job and an idiot but other passengers could have supported us and helped us instead we were helped by another fellow foreigner.
It's not really defensible. That sense of "belonging" (also known as groupthink) is toxic and needs to end. A society where it's normal to talk **** behind people's back because they're "weird", out of the ordinary, because they don't conform to the cult's rituals, is an intolerant society that causes suffering to those that don't fit in
It is your responsability to fit in, if you dont like it you can leave or change community, No one forces you to stay and the others are not forced to accept you, This is how human society works, everywhere. In Italy we are just more honest about it, the Anglo saxons shit talk in the shadows, that's the difference.
@@giulianoilfilosofo7927 not only in the shadow as this video explain so well…
"pineapple pizza" I can tell you will really be judged for your pizza preferences in Italy
As italian I say that too many of us are really rude and this thing is even getting worst among young people!
totally agreed, anzi, condivido in pieno.
I agree with you. Most of them are rude.
You are right! I think you are a nice Italian. I have been bullied by my Italian classmates and colleagues. I just can’t get on with Italians.
the ones i know in america are either racist af or love everyone. i had a few that were like family and they were some of the only people that had my back growing up. i also had some act like i wasn’t even human. my brother experienced the same shit 😂
People in Italy are mean sometimes . Because they are very sensitive 😢 and get upset easily.
I've just watched your video on what not to wear in Italy and you have immediately won a new subscriber :) Although I've been to Rome and Florence only I have the best possible memories: kind, smiling faces, MARVELLOUS food, and being able to communicate in English, on top of the beauty of Italy = Amo l’Italia!!! Big kisses from Poland!!!
Never been to italy but most of the italians i've met outside of italy have been terribly rude.
I have bullied by my Italian classmates and colleagues.
@@happymindedness5326 in germany ?
they also are great with constructive criticism instead of just blowing you off and being fake friendly. In american it can feel sink or swim. at least Italians give you what you can work on.
On two occasions while camping in Northern Italy last year, the proprietor of the campsite commented on my weight/size. I have always known I was large but people usually don't point it out or make sarcastic comments and I found it rude that these did. I will be back this year but only because I'm passing through and will spend as little time in the country because of this. I think the modern term for this is "bodyshaming" and am surprised it is considered acceptable in Italy.
That's one of italy's problems. The body shaming
Americans called this bodyshaming but in italy we are less politically correct and more honest with each other
@@francescaimpieri6291 Noticing people's bodies is not what being honest really is. Actually it's really futile and useless... We should strive to put ourselves in the other's skin before commenting on their body shape.
It's another thing when the person asks your opinion. But then your giving something that was asked. It's a completely different story.
@@francescaimpieri6291 Bodyshaming is not equal to honesty. Also, during my two years of studying in Italy, I've been bodyshamed myself more times than I can count. At 1.65 and 53 kg. Which is a healthy weight. The constant remarks that I was "fat" really left scars in my soul, and now, 7 years after, I'm still struggling with my body image. What Italians do to other women - especially women from Nordic and Eastern countries - needs to be seen for what it really is, and the best word to describe it is bullying.
@@francescaimpieri6291 it is still hurtful. It contains judgement and the intention is to humiliate, no? Has the person offering the judgement walked a mile in the other person's moccasins? Politically correct is not exactly the same as respectfulness or kindness. I'm sorry, @Michael original poster for your experience. There are kind and respectful Italians out there too, they are just not always as immediate as the ignorant and unkind (and sometimes aggressive variety).
I am Italian...... we are not mean we are only honest and a little bit loud! That’s it and honestly I am happy that I am Italian and I love my country
La maggioranza amico, non tutti😐. Purtroppo noi tranquilli siamo nella minoranza😭
Lonely_ Freddy User lo so, infatti é brutto che lo usino come stereotipo
flaminia d non hai idea dei commenti idioti su Mario, pizza pasta mandolina😒però bisogna sopportare dai. Ci fanno veramente passare per un paese di mer**
Lonely_ Freddy User lo so purtroppo
flaminia d ma sempre viva🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹
Lived in Italy for 2 years (mainly in the south but also in Milan) and one thing that surprised me was the lack of customer service. In you're in a restaurant in America and the waitress brings you the wrong food or it comes late, they'll apologise whereas in Italy you'd be met with a "tough shit" expression. A lot of the people I saw at work whether receptionists, cafe staff, office workers all seemed to have this blunt, unfriendly attitude.... And I don't even want to go there with civil servants, they infuriated me with their rudeness and unhelpfulness..
I loved Italy but this attitude really started to annoy me after a while
You were unlucky, I've lived in Italy on and off for 8+ years and that wasn't my experience ... not in the least.
I was just in Rome and I agree with you 100%. I loved Rome, but they really need to work on their customer service skills. Everytime I went to a bar/cafe to order something, I wasn't acknowledged until I said something. It's like they knew I was standing there, but pretended like they didn't see me. It was so infuriating...🙄
Ma vaffanculo.
I agree, there are also customer service of *Companies* that reply with rudeness even if you just ask a question they do not like
@@rosertaavakin2638 That prove his point
People are very rude in Rome.Unbelievable! Italians are very unhappy people.
North Italy, Center and South are different. We hide our hate from each other. Remember this, Italians hates Italians. Nowaday is better but the oldest generations are still like this. I heard a Lombard saying to a Napolian *terrone di merda* which is racist. I've seen even southern Italians make group and use phisical violence to a Roman tourist because they say *your shitty Rome steal our money with insane taxes*. Nowaday things are better but still...you can have those rare experiences.
*very unhappy people*
I'm Italian, and i'm happy to be in this country, the only thing that i'm not happy is the disrespect that people have. As an Italian, i was never mean, so i don't care if i am unhappy or not...
*I am not mean.*
Plus, i think the fact of saying that we are very unhappy people, is kinda killer and mean.
Italians dislike Mass tourism, Which is different from being rude. Tourists are rude to the locals most of the time, so people defend themselves, Its basic psychological reaction.
@@giulianoilfilosofo7927 I know this reply is late but I am curious on what you have said here. Like in what way would tourist be rude to you to make you or other Italians defensive?
To me, Italian people are cool. They are not mean at all because I love their honesty and they are not PC at all which is great. I am getting tired of people getting butt hurt about every non sense things in the States. Beside, Italy is a very beautiful country with great culture, history and great food.
Omg your are soooo kind I'm Italian btw
Bullshit
IAM sorry IAM just not haveing any luck with you guys. I have more luck with the spaniards
Honesty and Italian can't stay in the same sentence LOL
@@Welhem5492 I’m Italian, do u have any problem?
I recently visited Rome and Naples, I had an incredible time there, I would go back again if I could. Everybody that I met there was so nice. The only thing I didn't like was how public transportation was organized, it was a little confusing, especially the trains but overall Italians are awesome!
I get you, train lines are confusing for italians too sometimes!
But I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed your time here! :D
I had three Italian women yelled at me during my trip. One because I didn't push the elevator open button right away, the other because I hit her with the luggage by accident.
For those reasons you could be yelled everywhere
@@georgekiosses7025 not at LAX or O’Hare and people in America have patience with elevator doors.
@@franciscocolin2008 In America you can find people from all over the world with different way of thinking and behaving including Italians .
...especially there you could be killed in the street because somebody don't like your face ...is it not there where a five year old boy killed his one year old brother or where a twenty year old boy killed 20-30 people on his school because he was a victim of systematic bullying .So it silly to say that America will teach South Europe good manners .Rude people exist everywhere .
Do not tell me the same would not have happened in your boorish country!
We aren't mean! We're passionate!
Oh shut up with this "passionate" bullshit already.
@@TranceElevation yo don't be rude to Italians you piece of dog shit
@4 hours ago But tourism helps your economy a lot.
Bull, you might as well pick a fight with 5 men, u people dont know your boundaries and lack respect to other people.
@@Franco_Pugliese datti una calmata
I just spent 10 days in Italy and I did not meet one rude person. Most went out of their way to be helpful and informative. My Italiano is minimal and not one person made fun of my words or accent. I even drove into the wrong lane on the autostrada and a voice came on and walked me through the process of paying my toll. So, when in Rome, do as the Romans do - not what they do in Scranton of Boise. Make an effort to be inclusive and it will pay off many times over. Thank you.
It's different when you're actually living there. I lived in italy as a foreigner and some people can be very impatient, rude and disrespectful especially if you are a foreigner. I've had people get very mad at me for not following the culture correctly and I would get judged heavily. Some people at shops are very rude compared to my country and they don't help you at all
@@anima8450 What country are you from? Because I know you are lying about how people there accept others who won't follow the culture.
10 days…..😂
@@anima8450agree
Very interesting topic.
Idk if I would say that Italians are mean, however Italians can be extremely direct like you mentioned and Italians also speak quite openly... I understand that some people might see that as mean or rude, but after having spent time with Italians, it’s refreshing to see people not being fake and it never really seems to be from a mean place.
Even between friends making particular comments or even making fun of eachother is only a way of showing that you care
Interpersonal relationships with family and friends are extremely important.... and even more here in Italy VS other places... it’s truly ingrained into the culture and society
Although idk if I could be friendly with somebody who eats pineapple on pizza :P you might be nicer than I am in that way haha
Great video really enjoyed hearing your perspective on the subject!
Would love to hear more of your perspectives on Italian culture
Rafael Di Furia I’m Italian and it’s true we’re not mean it’s just how we come across honestly we say what we think we say it rather than keep it in it’s our opinions that’s just how us Italians are
Martina Andreozzi lmao what’s wrong with dad, better to be straight than backstabbing. 🤷♂️
@@martinaandreozzi9337 i am italian and argentinian an i asure you italians in comunas and italians that must work in bureocracy places are the most shitty rude persons of the planet, lazy and get mad when you ask them for directions or to do their work... and as i had to work with them and do my own ciudadania, i know very well how mother fuckers egocentric pricks they act. and if you dont talk like italian you are considered a lesser human.
instead of ¨mister, could you please speak english so we can understan better?" an Italian mother fucker would say ¨SPEAK ENGLISH !!¨ because they are stupid mules. and i can say this because i am from Argentina and my family is form ITALY, and we Argentinians know how to deal with them, we have evolved in the way we behave with each other, i am conservative, but italians are prehistoric . malditos tanos brutos. jajajjaja even my ITALIAN grandparent agrees !!
you wanted hnesty and direct. here it is. lmao
Hahaha I've one friend in Italy n she's like the most nicest person to me 😆😆
Because of that I always believe that italian culture is like ours (Arabian)
Uhmm Italy and Arabia have different culture, food, people and more... But Arabia is a good place( I'm italian)
i am italian and i believe the culture is different but southern italians were conquered by arabs at some time in history i don’t remember and that’s why they are very dark, beside the weather. A sicilian man can pass by an arab and also women!
i love arab culture but not the religion and how they treat women
In Hindu & Buddhist temples people are expected to remove their shoes as a sign of respect for sacred space. The bottom of a shoe is perceived as so dirty and foul in some cultures (India, Pakistan, Iran, Mid-East) that to even sit with the sole of your shoe facing someone is considered very rude. If you saw how grimy & filthy most outdoor, public spaces look like in those places, you'd agree that the bottoms of shoes indeed *are* dirty & foul!
I knew about the temples but I didn't know it's considered rude to sit with your soles facing someone! Thanks for the insight :)
@@RomeInside You're welcome. Been to India twice. Even stepping over something spiritually or intellectually important -- a book, food -- is considered rude. I'm always watching where my feet are & where my soles face when I'm over there.
I can relate to that, here in Spain it's about the same.
No doubt.
Of course because they have their own established cultural values which they have strictly and religiously followed for thousands of years. It’s like this everywhere. America is different only because 100% of Americans are immigrants and outlanders who aren’t native. They brought their customers or lack their of with them when they settled in America. Every other national group did the same, thus this gave way to the acceptance of different tastes, customs, likes, dislikes, preferences, and so on and so forth.
Of course, you are our cousins
Most European nations have some variation of the saying, never invite an Italian into your home, never dine with them, never do business with them, etc.
I love Italians because they're honest while in my country when I befriended someone I feel like they talking behind my back or get angry at me without I don't know why which is true.
@Mike C what is your problem? Don't judge so quickly
Honest .....? I don't think so....
Why would you focus on someone's physical appearance or weight or the way they are dressed isn’t that an insult?
Yes, it is.
I’m Italian living in Milan and also lived in London for a while. I find Italians rude and excessively concerned with appearance. Everyone here looks the same
Hello! First, you are so adorable and I've enjoyed watching your videos. My family and I traveled to Rome last year...it was such an amazing trip and by far my favorite city in Europe. I will say that Romans were AWFUL to my 14 year old son who uses a wheelchair. It made my son feel embarrassed about his disability and caused such family stress. The city is extremely difficult to navigate due to the ancient streets but the lack of help or compassion was dreadful. Romans should be proud of their culture, history and heritage BUT the "mean" spirit was hurtful.
That's so painful to read. I'm so sorry your experience with Romans has been so bad...
We definitely have so many architectural obstacles and barriers YET this should be an extra incentive to help people out more and understand them more instead of being awful to them!
Perhaps one day you will become the Minister of Cultural Heritage and Activities and Tourism for Italy! Best wishes and thank you for your thoughtful response! xo
We live like in a jungle, we seem uncivilized, and we are disorganized ... I'm not amazed by Michelle's comment, and I'm Roman ... xD
We are emotional people, so we show our flaws openly ...
I can understand that for a foreigner this country can scare at the first impact ...
All this is part of our chaotic and free nature, we love and hate (even our country) ... I assure you that among many random people you will always find an Italian ready to help you ...
I have always thought that we are so different(just my opinion) because of our culture, which makes us understand that all that surrounds us is only in passing and what remains is the spirit of man.
next time you come with an armed guard and decided on the destinations and you will find our country much more pleasant ahaha joke...
You have the understanding of a Roman, I hope this will forgive us a little ... see you! =)
I love Italians in that they are very opened with their emotions.
Beatiful words! ❤️🇮🇹
They are not opened with their emotions. As an italian I van assure you it's just the arrogance to think other people don't reserve respect and that they can say whatever they want
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I LOVE this characteristic about Italians. It cracks me up!
You say what you mean and you mean what you say. 🇮🇹
😘
It isnt necessary nor desired
@@royedwards51 😂
Just like this comment
@@RobertaPrando i am italian argentinian and i can say you are an idiot prick with no manners. i am not insulting you, i am just being direct and objetive. pobre buto sin educacion ajjaja
Un video veritiero, anche se dipende sempre dalla persona. Mediamente, un italiano è più diretto, ma c'è chi va oltre e fa passare per schiettezza una certa maleducazione, rivolgendo commenti inopportuni a degli sconosciuti (specie se non hanno interesse a legare con quella persona) ;) Bel video, ad ogni modo :)
Cultural rules “norms” actually help to define a culture. They shouldn’t be seen as somehow bad. After all, it is our differences that make the world an interesting place.
Some cultures are bad and toxic cultures lol
Hi I like your videos you are really making strong points about important issues. Keep up the good work & info. One day I’ll visit Italy and meet you there. By the way I think Italians are great! Greetings from New York City 🙏❤️💙💚🌃
I love all of your videos😍 thank you so very much. My Great grandparents were from Sardinia, and I was raised as an Italian American. I identify with so much of what you say, even though I was born in America. Somethings just are DNA ! Lol I am planning to visit Italy next year, and your videos make me happy blessing beautiful🥰🥰🥰
Thanks a lot for your nice words! Hope you'll love it here!
Nobody cares!!!! Italians do not see 'Italian Americans' as Italians anyway!
I think one point you might have forgotten to talk about it is concerning the way many Italians approach their clients, to me and my relatives that's was actually the biggest shock despite being from an Italian heritage. It seems that many waiters and managers simply don't care about the people who are attending the place.
I've watched 12 seconds and I'm annoyed. I am mean
I don't care how people act in their own country but I find it very rude when they travel to other countries and start fights with staff. It's usually good form to try and tone down things and take the traditions and customs of other nations into account when visiting there.
@@manuelaspecchia5791 I'm neither English nor American
Really like your channel. My wife and I are planning to go to Italy in December, so thanks for all the tips.
The first point is rude and unacceptable in our culture and I literally can’t handle it, you enjoy that as u said but we don’t, it’s disrespectful, we don’t have to accept what you do
Never act Italian in East Asia! My partner is Italian and the cultural clash I believe, is the biggest. It does help that I grew up in the USA, buuuut he commits some major offenses on the daily with his words with me 😂. That directness, the criticism, the arguing, talking above one another, and interesting individual and but also VERY collective mindset Italians have keeps things spicy lol.
all italian i've met till now were nice. i can even say they were extremely nice.
Italians are the most stylish people on the planet. 🇨🇭 🤝 Che bella ragazze!!! Ti amo, Italia!!! 😘 😘
@Ben Smith It's called personal opinion dude
Ben Smith French!? 😂 Never ever!!!
For someone who believes that people from Rome are mean, suggest to them that they spend a week or so in Palermo where guys named Sal and Carmine will help change their minds.
I am Italian by my dad side and my great grandpa took a boat from Italy to America
It's a beautiful country. Don't change a thing.
Gli Italiani sono potenti ma sottovalutati
Non direi....
Oh babe! Never mind the comments ( well some of them actually if you like constructive opinions, hard to tell
These days 🤔 who mean it and who doesn’t) any way discovered your channel today, and of course new subscriber.
I'm half Puerto Rican half Italian I love my Italian culture
My cousin's grandma (and other relatives) are from Puerto Rico! Love it there!
I really thank you for this video. I don't know how many relationships struggles I had because of my Italian ways of which I wasn't aware. I feel a better person because I'm not the only one being like that. I would like to have my ex back in my life, but she just can't understand me and doesn't appreciate my Italian ways.
i am italian and argentinian an i asure you italians in comunas and italians that must work in bureocracy places are the most shitty rude persons of the planet, lazy and get mad when you ask them for directions or to do their work... and as i had to work with them and do my own ciudadania, i know very well how mother fuckers egocentric pricks they act. and if you dont talk like italian you are considered a lesser human.
instead of ¨mister, could you please speak english so we can understan better?" an Italian mother fucker would say ¨SPEAK ENGLISH !!¨ because they are stupid mules. and i can say this because i am from Argentina and my family is form ITALY, and we Argentinians know how to deal with them, we have evolved in the way we behave with each other, i am conservative, but italians are prehistoric . malditos tanos brutos. jajajjaja even my ITALIAN grandparent agrees !!
We yell. And then, the next day we're not mad, we do, however, remember every cut and kindness.
I have a great example on this "to stay inside the norm thing". My girlfriend is a vegan and my nonna thinks that's very weird and is a little bit against it (and has said that to our face). But still, she always makes an effort to make special vegan food for her, find the best alternatives etc. Despite not agreeing with my girlfriend, she respects her choices and helps her live the way she wants. Makes my heart melt seeing that
Watching ur videos helps me a lot to understand my Italian bf, sometimes I got offended and sometimes I feel like he's being mean but I understand little by little that Italians are really straight forward, but, super passionate and super sweettttt. I love my bf so much, he's very caring and family oriented
I’m a new subscriber and I really enjoy and like all your explanations and all the topics.
This is a good one. For all ages, I’m 71 👍😘thank you
Don't worry you're doing a good job. People can do what they want when they visit another country, but I understood you from that video that it is the reaction to what a tourist can expect if they choose to be stubborn and act a certain way. Doesn't the saying go, "When in Rome....etc???
Exactly, these videos are only for people who are interested in actually blend in with the locals and try some different routines :D
When I was a boy living in Napoli in the 1960's, Americans were worshiped by Italians. That's because most of the Italian adults at that time experienced life under Mussolini. Nowadays, not as much. Time has a way of erasing memories and history a bit.
vale anche per gli americani ci stimavano un tempo
Alcuni di noi ancora lo fanno.
It’s hard for me to walk thru the Polish cemetery in Casino and not get emotional. The Polish I Corp took Casino led to liberation, as much as the Americans.
I lived in Napoli for two years. that is the impression I got from napoletani: America is worshiped. I tried to set them straight as everyday daily life from that of Napoli is a world apart. It's not for everyone.
I am not the best in grammar but these hints will make your English a bit smoother. Instead of saying "if you want to see more of this cultural things explained" say "if you want me to explain more of these cultural things" or say "if you want to see me make more videos explaining cultural things ". There are a few more ways to say it but those are a couple examples.
Also, not "I explain you" instead say "I will explain 'to you' ", or "I am going to explain to you" or I want to explain to you about my culture" or Now that I have explained to you about my culture click 'like' if you want to see more videos like this one.
Saying "I explain 'you' " is not correct in any sentence. Using 'to you' means you are explaining something 'to' me because you can't explain 'me' but you can explain culture 'to' me.
Normally I would not correct grammar on a video but doing so seems to fit with the theme of the video.
I knew about the 'explain' bit, but usually when I speak I get so caught in the message I want to convey that I forget about proper grammar...
Anyway thank you! Corrections help me improve!
@@RomeInside Proper grammar IS PART of the message. If is writes like dis than yous knows I is tring to send to yous a massage. And it aint so good.
Your channel is awesome! I love Rome and was starting to learn italian, so I hope to return there for the third time! Congrats! Ciao.
Ciao e grazie
Noi siamo molto sarcastici e possiamo risultare offensivi, abbiamo un modo di scherzare che a volte lo è, ma è nel nostro DNA, come dici tu deriva dalla nostra cultura... è un modo per essere un po' fatalisti, dobbiamo pur difenderci in qualche modo da ciò che non va! Un altro discorso è quando uno straniero afferma di fare una tipica "cosa italiana", spacciandola per tradizionale, mentre magari è tutt'altro. In quel caso si scatena l'inferno, specialmente per quanto riguarda la cucina... un po' perché ci sono regole tramandate da secoli e un po' perché ci da fastidio essere copiati, se poi ci copiano male è ancora peggio! Cmq brava... bel video!
I find these videos so interesting. I'm an Italian American. My grandfather was full Italian, but he left my mom when she was 8, so we never got to know much of our Italian family, but I have always been naturally attracted to Italian decor and art. It's weird. I'll pick up something I like and it's very often something that was Made in Italy It's become a bit of a joke to see if I can pick the piece that's Italian when we go places and I'm pretty good at it. So, when I see these things about Italians and it clicks with me that I'm exactly the same way, it's fun to see my DNA plays a part even if I didn't learn these ways from someone in my family.
For example, until a few years ago, I'd never heard that talking with your hands was an Italian thing, but that gave me a laugh. Even when I'm on the phone and people can't see me, I am always making hand gestures that explain what I'm saying. I don't often even realize I do it, but occasionally I catch myself and it gives me a laugh. The speaking about abnormal things is also me. I tell people they might not like it when I do it, but it lets them know I will always give an honest opinion. If it looks great, I gush on about hiw nice it is, but if it looks bad, I'll point that out, too. I am very passionate about anything I'm feeling, regardless of what it is. I've been known to tell my kids or my husband that something they're wearing looks awful on them. I'm not at all shy about it. I wouldn't walk up to a stranger and do that, but my sister and I certainly exchange looks if we see someone looking ridiculous. It gives us a smile and we are both very expressive, so we can just look at each other and have that conversation without saying a word. You get plenty of chances to practice that living in the Southern US. LOL. If you think socks and sandals are a major fashion don't, try a trip to Wal-Mart in Arkansas or Memphis, Tennessee. Wow, will you have things to talk about! :-D
From your fashion video, I do want to know what is wrong with my white socks. Lol. I would NEVER wear them with sandals (that is truly awful), but I do wear them with my Nike's (sneakers or tennis shoes, depending on what you call them, I guess that's trainers). I'd never wear the kind that stretch up your leg, we call those knee socks. They're awful! I wear crew socks, which do show over the ankle, but we scrunch them down, we don't wear them smooth up the leg. I wish I knew better what you meant by sports socks. Some of it gets lost in translation, I suppose. I guess maybe it's a good thing that I only wear jeans now, so my socks won't show. I used to love wearing shorts and skirts, but I got vitiligo about 15 years ago and over about 10 years, it gradually turned my Italian Olive skin solid white. :'-( I've still got the dark brown hair and the Veglio nose (Just praying I don't develop my aunt's Giacosa butt, God help me), but otherwise, you'd never know I was an Italian with this ghostly white skin. I burn so easily now, I have to stick to long jeans. Guess the sock thing doesn't matter much, but I'm still curious. Like you said, we have an inquisitive nature. :-)
Italians are not mean.. i think we have to respect people traditional and cultures. You are always right, brava
Haven’t visited Italy yet, but from the video I would assume she is describing a county that hasn’t many diversified cultures. Japanese, Chinese, portions of Africa have similar lack of diversification. Modern peoples assume there is value in diversified cultures, because there are beautiful differences to enjoy. There is also a beauty to the sameness. And cultural morals are kept better. Society gets along better, usually less violence.
I look at the question of diversified cultures from a distance, as an observer. I’m not proposing either is somehow superior.
problem is italians are stuck in old manners and never evolved to act politly to people from other places because they got too acostumed/used to be mean to each other and they forgot how to be well mannered.
i am italian and argentinian an i asure you italians in comunas and italians that must work in bureocracy places are the most shitty rude persons of the planet, lazy and get mad when you ask them for directions or to do their work... and as i had to work with them and do my own ciudadania, i know very well how mother fuckers egocentric pricks they act. and if you dont talk like italian you are considered a lesser human.
instead of ¨mister, could you please speak english so we can understan better?" an Italian mother fucker would say ¨SPEAK ENGLISH !!¨ because they are stupid mules. and i can say this because i am from Argentina and my family is form ITALY, and we Argentinians know how to deal with them, we have evolved in the way we behave with each other, i am conservative, but italians are prehistoric . malditos tanos brutos. jajajjaja even my ITALIAN grandparent agrees !!
Well lets just say Italians are very expressive and dare I say, to some degree, collective. So they would process it just like that. Which is very cool? On the opposite side of the expressiveness and collectiveness spectrum, such as Americans, we do it too-just bit differently, mostly by writing. Additionally, like one of your fans mention, Asian people tend to be respectful, to the point that we'd take our footwear off, as we think this is one of the highest form of respect (when going to someone's abode). In fact, youre very welcome as to virtually introduce us to your ways of life. He/she just needs to grow more skin 😂-
Your fan from California
Cultural Rules are the only rules Italians Follow.. Lol. What’s even funnier the Police are the same way.. 😂
Hi, i appreciate your details but i would like to give you another perspective of not wearing footwear in the temples. Temples are holy place. Footwear have dirt in them which makes the temple floor dirty. Hence, a respect towards God's place. That is all :)
My parents left Italy after WW2. I went there to stay for a few months. The social inflexibility and tardiness frustrated me beyond belief.
What do you mean with social inflexibility?
It depends where you are from I know my grandparents were from the Puglia region and he was very mean and beat the kids up in fact people of that generation were known to beat the crap out of their kids. In fact the Puglia region is known by other Italians on the mainland as being people who are mean. Sicily also. Here in New York there was a saying that's some Italians love their kids to death or they beat the crap out of them and their wives. It was a common thing for husbands to beat up their wives and kids, let's be honest. And like the French have mistresses. So when my father beat the crap out of us to keep us in line I decided I would never marry an Italian. Just my Prejudice I know but I'm entitled to it.
what? I'm from Puglia and I think you're a bit confused
You are saying so many bullshit!!! My family comes from Puglia and they aren’t like that. So shut up bc you are offensive! Maybe you were unlucky but it doesn’t mean that ALL PEOPLE FROM PUGLIA ARE LIKE YOU GRANDPARENTS. Anyway it’s normal to give a slap if your kid is a scamp.
In Veneto is the worst of Italy
I think everyone is nice unless if they are talking mean about someone
Hey, I'm a big son of a bitch, but not because I'm italian.
After watching your "what not to wear" video, and seeing you from the shoulders-up, can you show us examples of the types of clothing commonly seen on a city street? I love the clean and elegant looks I've seen so far, but I'd love to see more, including popular fashions for various ages, regions, sexes, activities, and seasons.
I must be part Italian then, because I was criticizing the hell out of Asian behaviors! LOL
Then again, us Polea are also very direct. One thing I've noticed that seems to be common across Europe, is hotel, shop and restaurant staff aren't required to be nice to their customers, like in the US. The notion of, "The customer is always right", doesn't exist in Europe. However, you can't really make an excuse for Italians scamming tourists. My friend said one guy didn't give him change in Rome, another guy at the Coliseum saw that he was an American and didn't give his Belgian girlfriend a discount, even though she had an EU student ID and was entitled to one. He also said they were having lunch in Venice, and a band they didn't ask for came over and started playing, then demanded money from them. I also heard it's common for restaurants to serve you a bunch of food you didn't order, then charge you for it even if you didn't even touch it.
look, I've been in italy last month, I'm a metalhead, I wear demons t-shirts, I wear torn clothes, I don't have a problem wearing old shoes and stuff, inside a germany church a man was mean to me, but in italy no one was mean. But do u think people were commenting about me without me knowing?
I didn't know about the italians mean fame, you all seemed really nice actually, but some hawkers (those in rome were actually really mean, but in florence they were nice) and some waiters (maybe it's a brazilian thing, here they treat u like a king lol)
Chances are that a few may have commented... But not necessairly in a mean way!
Maybe some people who are not used to your style may have said something like "why is that guy wearing torn clothes" or "where's he from" or things like that.
But this doesn't mean that italian "commenters" wouldn't be nice to you once they see that you're a nice person. It's just seeing something uncommon for them that makes them wonder and comment...
Sorry, I don't know if that's clear enough, it's not an easy topic 😅
Rome Inside I get it. They were just curious right? Is that what y mean?
Now I understand why we Latins are like that! Lol
Italians seem a lot like Aussies now except we’re definitely not as stylish
1:09 holy flip,this describes me!I literally wanna know everything,including what my friends do and shit,and I always say if things look cool or things look shitty and yeh,but in a kind way
and the key is, "in a kind way" (which I am sure you do).
Thanks, So I can’t wear Sox with my slides? But it’s so comfy....😒
Very interesting!
But I’m Italian;( people say that about us
We aren’t mean we Just Tell it how it is.!!
If you have nothing nice to say, keep it to yourself!
@@readlwrm846 I don't think he sayed something mean, he just sayed that Italians aren't mean, (i'm Italian and i'm not mean) and i don't think he sayed something not nice just by saying "we aren't mean we just tell how it is!" Do you see any bad word? Any inappropriate content? Any violent words? Come on...
You don't tell it how it is, you tell it how you *think* it is, there's a difference.
Btw anyone can insult italians and justify it as "just telling it how it is".
@@francescopio5650 Thanks My friend and Yes true story! Maybe I should have worded it differently for these Soft Little Over sensitive people that will cry over a Simple truth! Italians aren’t Mean We just dont sugar coat things and Say the truth!
@@walqqr1 What!?? NO !! We tell the Truth!!!! Not what we THINK the Truth is! Example : If you ask me How you did on something and you did a Shit Job! I’m Going to tell you you did a Shit Job!! Get it? Italians are Honest! So take that Over sensitive Chip off your Shoulder!🤨😎
"ketchup on their pizzas" wow that's my soulmate right there.
They defenitly are in Rome i dont know in the rest of italy
Hi, my family is going to Rome in June, can we hire you to be our guide? Seriously you are wonderful and very good! :)
We who are norwegians swedish people we are nicer i also love London people
yeah I think you shouldn't worry about comments too much. you obviously have only the best intentions in your videos and its impossible to make everyone happy because we all come from different cultures with their own cultural norms. The barefoot in a temple thing is an example....in many cultures it would be considered an insult to go into a temple while wearing shoes ..moreso than in some cultures in which you don't even go inside a persons home while wearing shoes.
there are so many different cultures so there is no way to understand them all.
that being said, if you're going to visit a new place its a good idea to put some small effort into understanding the cultural norms for that place
Thanks for your comment Charlie, I really appreciate it!
More cultural information please!
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Ketchup on pizza??? I am in the states that’s one I’ve never seen.
Make Italian National food Spaghetti with ketchup.
italians ppl aren't rude i am italin and all my friends are very very kind
and i want you guys to remember that we invented pizza pasta nutella and more
and another thing italy isn't pizza pasta mandolino like what the f*ck is mandolino?
this is only an observation.... but when you started speaking I was sure that you are possibly Irish.... but then I heard what I perceived to be an Italian accent ..... and then I thought that you might be one of those and living in the other long enough to have a perfect half-and-half accent, or maybe you`re both and spend a lot of time in both places.
How wrong am I? :D
She's Italian but she speaks English with a British accent.
Italian sauce for pasts
I’m Italian 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹
Viva Italia.
It’s normal that we are mean if u don’t wnow our culture please get informed before talk!
Io non ce la faccio ad essere amico di uno che indossa sandali e calzini... :D
@@CocacolaBoy83 Che Commento idiota.....
italian girls are nice but the boys, hmm maybe not
Well they both come off as "rude" tbh, but it's not meant out of malice so I'd tolerate it. 🤷♀️
Girl I’m not mean🙄🙄🙄
You might want to explain that when an Italian ‘comments’ it’s not a critic but it’s rather an advise.
i didn't ask, carla
Dovrebbe chiamarsi prospettiva della non-cultura...come si puo definire cultura "una sola parola" per il paese piu antico del mondo XD
I’m Italian that’s not true wtf
I’m Italian myself but we’re not mean it’s just how we come across
Martina Andreozzi we show are turkey colors and we real that’s it