What American Tourists Do That Annoy Italians
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- Опубліковано 22 бер 2024
- Heading to Italy and don't want to upset the locals? Well here are the common mistakes that tourists make that really do annoy Italians. From not knowing the right foods to picking the wrong teams to cheer for in Calcio.
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Asking someone if they are in the mafia is asking them if they are a criminal. I hope people are not stupid enough to ask that...in any country.
I think Mark is in the Mafia-that’s why he’s telling everyone to not bring it up. 😉🤫
I am American of Sicilian and Bari decent and if I had a dollar for every time someone asked me if my family was in the mafia I would be rich!
@@christinel8356 Are you in the Mafia?
@@sc100ott
@@christinel8356 Go figure when they ask that to someone from Tuscany or from the Alps bordering Austria then..LOL
I think you missed the point a bit about the mafia question. It is not about making us unconfortable about revealing we are in the mafia (?!), It simply hurts that we are seen as criminals, mafia is a serious and complicated matter, and It is unrespectful to see people searching for criminals with curiosity, like It was a glamourus thing. Most of Italians are honest people living an honest life, and if a turist that I am trying to be friend with assumes I am a mafioso I would feel insulted.
I fully agree with you!
Yet another southern Italy 'cosa'
had she found one she would very soon have regretted it..... @@paogar36
Womp womp
Agreed completely! As a Chinese American, I wouldn't appreciate it if other Americans or anyone for that matter asked me if I was part of the Triads in Hong Kong, or something along those lines. Italy is so much more than a land of mafia. Most people there probably wouldn't want to deal with them, I bet. It's probably unpleasant to be reminded about them, because the Italians are trying to change their society's direction in the best path.
As an Italian
1# Don't f*ck with our food
2# Respect people, culture and cultural places
3# Enjoy yourself, Italia is beautiful ❤️
Sono americani, inutile aggiungere altro.....
You mean, bella?
Sorry, but this is an attitude I have often seen: "I want two subway tickets." For us Italians, not saying hello or saying thank you after you are served is extremely rude. We are very pleased if someone says buongiorno and grazie. Nobody expects you to speak Italian, but a smile, an effort, and good manners are greatly appreciated.
ALSO!!! if you are invited to someone's house, BRING something, even if it is a small bottle of wine.
I think this is every country in the world 😂
I was in Rome a few weeks ago for our honeymoon, and me and the wife went to get some gelato from a place near the Vatican (I know its a tourist trap but there gelato was delicious) we're scottish but one thing we done was try and speak the language and say simple things like Ciao, gratzi and arrivederci. It put a smile to the guy behind the counter and you can tell he really appreciated us trying to speak the language. Then behind me a pack of american tourists just didnt even bother trying to speak the lingo and his eyes just rolled. Im not picking on all americans but it was just that small cluster that let your team down!
I am an American living in Italy and speak Italian plus a few other languages so I am improving America’s image 🤣
@caramia4789 I did meet so many wonderful Americans much like yourself during my travels who embraced the country and learn the language. At the cat sanctuary in Rome there was this American lady who works and lives in Rome and gives her spare time volunteering at the sanctuary. Me and the wife were amazed with her stories and her switch from English to Italian was impressive! As I say it was only a very small minority there that let the team down, much like when we have Scottish tourists who visit other countries and a minority ruin it too. I've witnessed a glasweigan family demand for Irn-Bru with their meal in Barcelona and call spanish food disgusting and a Scottish stag do in Prague be disgusting and vulgar to the locals, it happens everywhere.
Genuinely well done in being brave and living in a different country and learning the language. I can imagine that took some effort and you had that courage to just go out and do it!
Hello from France for the football jersey it is valid throughout Europe for example I strongly advise you not to walk around Marseille with a Paris Saint Germain jersey
It's the same with hockey and American football... I would never wear my Detroit Red Wings jersey in Toronto or Montreal!
Totally agree, One exception, in England, a Rugby Union shirt is not generally an issue, even if for a different country.
Though I still wouldn't do it.
And in London for one of the NFL games, any NFL shirt is welcomed.
@@RAD6150That's different, unless alcohol is involved, you won't be hit for wearing a jersey from a rival team. If you go to Naples with a Juventus jersey, all I can say to you is that I hope you prepared your funeral arrangements.
I saw an AC Milan vs Inter Milan game and there a full on brawl between two groups of supporters around my seated area that it required many security guards with dogs to intervene. We definitely don't see that regularly in North America other than in very rare occasions.
@@RAD6150Your statement is false.
@@filb Not different. I am Wings fan that wore his Jersey in Toronto... won't do that again.
I am also a Michigan fan that knows your car will get damaged past Toledo if it has a block "M" on it...
We celebrated an anniversary for three weeks in Italy in o6 (wow been 18 years ago now!) and our #1 rule going was remember that we were guests in their country. We weren't gracing them with the honor of our tourism. We really made an effort to learn the language as best as possible for six months and what a huge difference I believe that made. Although I'm sure I sounded like an idiot, it seemed like the effort was appreciated. And humility always goes a long way. We rented a car and put 3000 km on it. It was glorious! I think we enjoyed the more off the beaten path cities the most. Yeah we did Venice but stayed right in the city. Walking the streets and Grand Canal evenings after the daily horde-tide of tourists rolled back out well worth it. Stayed in an 800 year old hotel. The wife blew the electrical within 30 minutes of checking in with her hair dryer LOL. Good times! and memories...
You show yourself to be an enthusiastic, intelligent and sensitive man. I hope you can come back to visit Italy again.
Grazie, da parte di una veneziana. Non sai quanto lo apprezziamo noi, chi ci ama come città, e non come Disneyland.
@@casomai We started our Italia adventure in the north near Sondrio. My wife's Great grandmother and great-grandmother were born in small village of Caiolo. Your people were very warm and wonderful. Even better than the food and beautiful country.❤
Is there really someone who asks us italians if we know mafiosi ?😳 Umbelievable!!!! 🤦
Americans think that every italian is a mobster 😅
@@patu1989. Not true.
Actually, being italian and introverted, living here really forced me to open up to other people as much as I could. You know, those friends that are everywhere, that want you to go out with them, meet people, and so on. And I gotta say it's the mediterranean vibe. I gotta thank these people so different from me, I know in northern europe if you're shy, you just drink alone at a bar and then go home. They never let me indulge in enjoy loneliness. And I gotta say even if here in rome I'm the quiet, shy one, in Japan or Norway I end up being recognized as very friendly and talkative...LOL
It's really hard to upset the Italians... EXCEPT WHEN YOU'RE MESSING WITH FOOD!
We just returned from a 13 day adventure in Italy. Wonderful food and people. Good times
I'd won't call any old lady "nonna": it can be seen as rude, unless you are related to each other or you have a very close relationship. Same goes with greeting with "ciao" any strangers on the street.
This comment just reminded me of Jamie Oliver travelling around Italy literally calling every woman he met nonna 😂 I didn’t know if it was offensive or not
We are in Puglia now, our fourth week of five. Love, love “, love Italy!
Went to Italy for the first time last Sept and the Italians are fabulous! They were the kindest, most engaged people-- a breath of fresh air for this introvert. I noticed when I spoke the little Italian words I had learned from your other videos, they were most appreciative. I definitely want to go back soon!
You are welcome anytime
Nice persons like you always are welcome.
Mark, this makes me want to go back to Italy right now. :). I went to a restaurant that looked open but it was 3:30 and they weren’t serving food. I said. “Ok, is it ok if we sit and have a drink ?” The owner came over with our drinks and a sampler of all their pizza for free! He said “you’re hungry. It’s ok “.
❤❤
Also, when you try to speak some Italian, make sure it makes sense. Like, Ciao makes sense because you are greeting someone. However, listing foods from a restaurant menu is not a way to show off your Italian. I have met several foreigners going "ayyy pasta, mozzarella, pizza, peperoni!!" Unless you are actually ordering all that food, you shouldn't walk around and tell it to random people 😆
Traveled to England to take in two football matches.The first was at Old Trafford, in Manchester,to take in Man United v Chelsea. Brought the Man United scarf and wore it around my neck during the game. We had to hustle out of there because we had a 3+ hour drive to Newcastle, we had tickets to the next days game, Newcastle v Liverpool. Got to the hotel and as I approached the desk to check in, I did not hear hello, the first thing was, "you might want to take off that Man United scarf", in a nice way. I did 🙂.
Proud of you! You're a role model: a professor in Illinois, who shows about other cultures and life!
I had pasta in Italy and it was better then any pasta I have ever had
I've been to Italy twice. I would go back again and again if I could 🥰 Beautiful people 😊
Say “panini” (plural) to designate 1 panino (singular)
My kryptonite is eggs - un uovo and due uova, I always mix it up and say uovi 😃
@@robertcapek2425 I do too, mostly when I talk about chocolate easter eggs for some reason. I say "gli uovi di Pasqua". In Tuscany we also say "orecchi", "ginocchi" and "ossi".
Off topic: days ago I went in Venice because I had to take my wedding shoes. Some americans ladies were inside the shop and when they understood, they star to yell "OH MY GOD, THIS IS SOOOO ROMANTIC, MAY WE TAKE PICTURES?" Ahahah they were so funny and lovely, I love respectfull people from all the word. They also tried to speak italian. Lovely ❤.
the north south thing is applicable in the US too 😂😂
Spain too haha
And the UK and Belgium...
Also, garlic bread is not a thing here, so don't ask for it
My wife and I just booked a trip to Italy this week for June. Great timing for this ha
Great tips! I had two encounters (let’s put like that for now😂): my 4 y-o son pointed out to a painting at Ferrari’s Museum (never got close to it) and we heard: si prega di non toccare!
A few years latter in Rome, my 7y-o asked for polenta (his favorite food) and the waiter was kinda of upset and said: polenta is from the north… I asked him to forgive us because we did not know that. He became our best friend!
Italy is my favorite country ever! I love going to the local stores and talk to the nonnas there! It reminded me of my great grand father! I’ll live there one day!❤🇮🇹😂
One more thing that upset Italians: don’t mess with their gelato! Mamma mia! Má daí!!😂😂😂
Il gelato e un invenzioni italiana come tante e tante cose
As Frankie Boyle said: "Ragu spaghetti sauce. If you served this to someone from Italy, they'd punch you in the face."
Almost.
Ragù is the sauce (no, "bolonnaise" do not exist here), spaghetti is the pasta.
They don't really go together (not in restaurants, anyway). it's not a question of base-line taste per se (though egg-based pasta is preferable), it's a question of type of pasta, specific flavour, texture, and of how the sauce mixes with it.
Perfect timing as I’m headed to Italy in a few weeks!
Hey! So nice to see you here.
In Milan I wore my Inter jersey and caught heck from the AC Milan fans. All in good fun
I think my mom and I annoyed and offended a waiter in a little restaurant in Italy when we asked why our lasagne came with a white sauce instead of marinara sauce. Marinara is completely American created. Yup, absolutely cringe-worthy.
Thank you for the inside information!
Oh, Bari! I didn't see it before! I needed to see this!
Hey Mark, awesome video
Great video! Thanks for sharing!
Regarding cappuccino oh no we are not so strict anymore. I'm italian and I can order cappuccino at any time. Just something that could be considered as a sin: to drink cappuccino while having lunch or dinner.
Many years ago, I was in Rome and ordered a cappuccino at a cafe in the afternoon. The waiter made a face as if he smelled something bad. When he brought me the coffee, he made disgusted clucking noises. Glad to hear coffee rules have lightened up in Italy. 😉
@@sassyt1545 I don't know, maybe was a psychological problem of that waiter.
Yeah, it's because we associate cappuccino with sweet food, which we normally have for breakfast, but it could be an afternoon snack as well.
I thought it was because milk is considered to digest too slowly and therefore would disturb your sleep? From that it became a bit of a legend/myth that was exaggerated as time went went on. At least, that's what the hotelier claimed.
@@jonburnell532 No, never heard of this motivation. It's mostly because cappuccino is considered a sweet drink that is not supposed to be had we savoury food.
Another great video from Wolter!
You are the best man! I started watching your vídeos in Germany, now we're in italy and your comments are still very, very valuable, great job
You put out so many informative, entertaining, valuable videos... in which you're always disparaging your body! I promise you we care more about the content than about how the presenter looks. Thanks for all your work over the years to make us better tourists. Your enthusiasm for travel and your love for your family shine though, every time.
Italy 🇮🇹 is the best country in the world. Ciao from Italy 🇮🇹 😊😊😊
Love Italy. Definitely miss the pizza and pasta there. Thank for the tips.
If you order coffee to go say “ per asporto”
“Ciao buongiorno, or “giorno” prendo un caffe per asporto, e basta. Grazie”
They don’t do coffee to go in paper cup that often and I just got a weird look when I asked for it in Naples but they accommodated me and the coffee is THE BEST. I wish oooooh I wish we had walk up espresso bars in the US.
I’m far from an expert but I totally agree with these tips that I think also overflow as general rules into other countries as well. Well done. Can’t wait to go back to Europe to visit again.
Your presentation was absolutely hilarious!
This video is funny. But very informative. Thank you Mark.😆
I am looking forward to my first trip to Italy this year:). Thanks for the advice:). Great job Mark:).
Osteria Del Fortunata sta il migliore cibo della citta di Roma. La pasta e moltissima bene.
In general, it is good common sense. In many cultures, when people invite you, they will be offended if you pay. A good way to go is to offer to pay, but not insist too much if people don't want you to.
No, you don't even offer to pay, that is insulting. You wait for the bill to be brought and let the person who invited out grab it. This is normal in most parts of the world. North Americans seem to have this thing about someone else paying for them. And even IF the person invited asked to split the bill, it would be split equally between paying parties, no matter what individuals ordered, Nobody would add up their own food and drinks to the dollar, that too is insulting.
Oh gosh, I agree on everything you said about Italia, especially the north/south issue. Reminds me of north/south issues here in America. Never interrupt an Italian waiter or waitress. One of my best trips of my life or you will get a stern Una Momento from a waiter/waitress. Greg Adams, Springfield, Louisiana
Great video. Agree everyone in Italy dresses so well. It’s crazy
Perché da noi esiste il concetto che se devi uscire con qualcuno devi essere al massimo del tuo aspetto, tenendo conto dell' occasione sociale, ovviamente. Io vado al lavoro e mi vesto da operaia, se prendo i mezzi pubblici cerco comunque di avere un aspetto decente.
The first tip, if invited out the person that made the invitation pays…. My father taught me that here in the USA years and years ago. If you invite someone out you pay, period, end of story, unless you specify dutch treat.
As Italian I confirm that, just we say "present (offer) for dinner" when we pay for dinner for a friend or family member.
The best Tomahawk of my life was cooked in Rome. Pasta is their signature but they know how to make other great dishes. Go and not only try pastas.
I got 3 serious, older Italian women sitting on a bench to give me a high five. They weren't thrilled. The third one hated it. 🤣
A rule that has served me well is when in someone's country always greet and thank in their language.
This should go without saying.
I always feel very guilty when I do not speak a country's language, but those two words go such a long way in terms of respect and courtesy!
I speak a bit of Italian and I’m a dual citizen. 99 percent of the time they will appreciate you speaking Italian but will reply in English. 1 percent of the time, and this happened to me at Palazzo Pitti, I had a barista yell at me to speak English. He was a huge jerk that didn’t want to humor my admittedly bad Italian but everyone else was super nice. Also Prego almost a universal greeting over there not just “ your welcome “
Great video! I'm Italian and I really appreciate your opinion about us...thank you!!
Not meaning to be disrespectful, but we’ve often had to move when sitting outside on a patio beside Americans. Not just because the things that are coming out of their mouth ( their world view), but because of the decibel level. Not sure who is louder the Chinese or Americans. I know it’s totally a cultural thing and I respect that. Having said that I have also met many Americans that are educated, worldly and respectful of their surroundings. But sometimes man it’s just grating. Cheers Tom from Toronto (originally from 🇩🇪)
One thing to add if you enter a small shops (negozi) it is considered polite to ask to look around if you don’t know the words just say posso and spin your finger around or point to your eyes. Most tourist areas have come to expect people just walking in to peruse the shop but they consider it rather rude Italian are a very polite society.
One of our waiters in Sienna treated us like old friends, and offered to hang out with us after his shift. In Lucca we met 3 men at the table behind us. They were having dinner together for a yearly college "reunion". We struck up conversation, even though we know VERY LITTLE Italian, and they knew just a bit more English (thank you Reverso!). Still, we became fast friends and were the last group to close out the restaurant. LOVE LOVE LOVE the Italians ❤
I lived in Pordenone in Friuli-Venezia Giulia . Italy is rapidly a great country. Mark I think Brasil may be your favorite place but Italy is mine.
I would honestly just avoid wearing sports shirts or hats in Europe as a tourist personally. There's too much chance of annoying someone and you look like a mugger's wet dream too.
I’m American and I also cook from scratch. I respect all people. I also see people from other countries making many mistakes in America, so what they are visiting and learning. Enjoy life.
And all Americans feel the same way? That's why this video it's important, not all people take things lightly
such an american comment
@@jaep2495. Too many people like to lump all Americans together in one pile and say “typical American “.
I always try to speak the language, and it's so bad that they immediately switch to English 😂
Pretty much all of Europe is like that lol. Locals appreciate the effort
there usually is one main reason: if your fluency is low enough, they will try to make the communication easier by switching to your language, if they (think they) know it well enough.
If that's done cordially or contemptuously can be guessed by the non-verbal cues.
You are fabulous at your size as you are. Don’t put yourself down🥰
Don't think I'll ever visit Italy. But thanks for the video (:
I think most locals won’t care if you have a cappuccino any time of the day. But having it, or coffee, with a meal is a dead giveaway that you are a tourist. Also, 2 things that are frowned upon in Italy are spitting and burping in public. You will rarely see this and it’s mostly from tourists.
And eating and walking. Only tourist eat while walking. No italian buys gelato and starts walking around with it.
Here is a funny one to your tip #2.... I need ice in my drinks - not common - so I butchered the word ice a few times to my waiter - miming what I wanted with a sweet smile - he was amused and grateful I tried - and from then on - (it was my little hotel area) when I ordered any room temp drink - I got Giacho ? without having to ask. :) because I had TRIED to say the word and ask nicely
8:53 - never had this issue when ordering Cappuccinos after 11am, in either Milan or Genoa, this past Sept.
Happened to my wife and I, waitress started making fun of us in italian with another patron (who non stopped stared at us giggling) (I speak italian). Then she ordered a waiter to serve us our check as soon as our cappuccino was brought to the table. Very immature.
Did you say something in Italian? I hope you did when leaving so they can feel how immature they were.
I dressed as a backpacker in Italy and people where friendly to me. However, I did not make friends, likely because I was not there for long, I was mostly in super tourist places and I traveled quickly.
Hey dude, welcome to Italy and I am glad to see you are having a great time here...
You should title this video "things that makes Italians laugh" because none of the things you pointed out will annoy or upset any Italian.. they will just find it funny or weird...
What would really upset an Italian would be being rude of course, or being very cold or distant as this in our culture is tantamount to being rude.. since as you pointed out we (and basically all latin people) are culturally more laid back , friendly and warm then the average US people, even with people we really do not not much, so when we do not see that in others we might interpret it as "they do not like us".
Have you ever met an average US person? They are annoyingly friendly…
@@caramia4789 I have lived for three years in your beautiful Country, in California and Virginia and I can tell you I had to manage my own ways to adapt to US culture and not make people uncomfortable. ....
Of course it varies a bit with region, but we Italians are WAY more "touchy" then most US people I have met.. I also noticed that while we italians are used to look intently to the person that is speaking to us, to shows that he or she has all our attention, this kind of staring makes most US people uncomfortable.. Finally one other difference that comes to my mind on the spot is that most US people will be very nice and smily and friendly with just everyone they meet , while we itaians tend to be a bit more transparent about our feelings and interest for others..
Of course with this I don' t mean to imply that US people are less friendly, or giving, or "warm" then Italians.. I firmly believe that deep down we humans are pretty much all the same .. culture only affects how you show who you are, and what you deem a proper behaviour , even on the unconscious level.
On a final note, one thing I learnt by living in two such different states like California and Virginia is that it might not even make sense to talk of an "average US person" :)
Gosh I miss the States!
And now I want pasta. And it's 11pm here in South Australia.
Well buddy, you won't believe it, I'm Italian and reading your comment I want spaghetti too... and it's exactly 11pm here in Rome...
@@MilesNauticus At least where you are it's doable. I live on a houseboat in a rural town called Younghusband. I use to live in Melbourne and we had some unbelievable Italian owned restaurants. Here it's my cooking. If you don't mind be asking, where are you from?
@@grantleyhughes I'm italian and live in Rome, I'm a former petty officer in the Italian navy. I have visited many Australian ports, Melbourne included, when I was on board a cruiser in 1988 to partecipate the bicentenary celebrations. I was 19 years old, what unforgettable memories and experiences in that far away Australian world.
@@MilesNauticus That would have been amazing. We have an ex Australian navy officer here in the marina. The stories you guys can tell. I was an officer in the British army myself for a time. The Belfast time wasn't good, but the rest was interesting to say the least. Rome is very much on my short list of places to visit. I'd like to go all over Italy. Also starting a course to learn the language so I'll be able to talk to locals more. I go for the people more than the tourist attractions.
Hahaha... thought the same. I love Italy, but I am an introvert, and Italians are very difficult to keep on social distance. But I like Italians and Italy too much anyway. But for living I prefer a quieter place.
100% on the football shirt thing.
In the UK (and across Europe) you also need to remember that many major cities have multiple football teams (Glasgow, London, Manchester, Liverpool etc in the UK) and these rivalries can be intense as they often include historical/political factors too.
So even if you're wearing a football shirt from a team in the city you're in, if you walk into a bar in another part of town there might be problems. This is true for many major cities in Europe.
You’re awesome don’t say that about yourself ❤
Your comments about the mafia brought back memories to a college exchange trip that I had in 1979 to Japan. When I told my counterparts that I grew up in Chicago, the immediate thing that came to mind for the Japanese students about Chicago was Al Capone. 😂 Interestingly, my grandfather was a milkman in Chicago in the 1920s and 1930s, and claimed that he delivered milk to Al Capone's house. They lived about 2 miles from each other, and I have no reason to doubt my grandfather's story.
Are you from Belgium, I noticed your son had a Belgian soccer jersey?😊
Totally get the rival. As a Chicago Bears fan, auto hate anyone wearing Green Bay Packer gear.
another thing Americans do in Europe that europeans simply can't understand is ordering food and then asking for substiutions - for them, if you don't like or can't eat an ingredient, just order something else. Touristy restaurants will try to humor you, but smaller places and more "autoral" chefs and kitchens will find it nonsensical and childish, even, in some cases, borderline offensive.
(oh, and definitely grated cheese doesn't go on fish or seafood pasta)
It's actually not true at all. We have friends that own a restaurant not in Italy, but frequented in the summer by lots of Italians who are on vacation, and they are constantly trying to order substitutions.
@@JayandSarah well, there are all kinds of people in all kinds of places and exceptions do exist! That doesn't mean that it's not true at all. 😺
That first example was heartwarming :3 These cross-cultural misunderstandings can pretty amusing. I can imagine a situation where Wolter, being an outgoing and unfailingly considerate American, wanting to show his gratitude for his Italian friend's invitation to eat with them by helping pay for their meal. Meanwhile his Italian mate is just "what are ya tryin' say, that I can't afford to take my friends out for food?!" xD
The point about the north/south divide of Italy was a salient one. I'd say it's good practice to learn at least a little of the history of whatever region of Italy you're travelling to, because regionalism is fairly serious business in the Apennine Peninsula. It's only relatively recent in history that a unified contemporary nation of "Italy" came about at all, having been made up from a staggering number of independent city states and principalities to form the country we see today.
Americans have a different attitude towards service people. They can be very friendly with service people, but they EXPECT to be served. In Italy service people are doing you a favor to serve you. It is a subtle difference, but a smile and Buongiorno generally is all that is needed.
I find not having a cappuccino after noon in Italy to be surprising, considering that in France it is very common. Perhaps this is only in southern Italy?
Don’t pronounce mozzarella as “MOOTS-A-RELL” or manicotti as “MAN-EE-GOAT”. That’s a New York thing.
😂🤣😂 Vero!
Or cabogoll for capocollo
Because Italians pronounce every English word correctly? Stop adding e after every word.
@@caramia4789 you win stupidest comment of the day
As a person with Italian heritage
The north vs South thing is real
My dear departed Nona had some words about the south.
In Rome if you invite it is not expected that you pay, you can do it, but it is not a must!
all correct. the thing that shocks me most about Americans in Italy is the lack of aesthetic sense, the total sloppiness in dressing. I'm also amazed at how extremely different they are from us Italians but they don't realize it very much. Talking about the national kind of crime it s offensive and rude.
Three years ago we went to a restaurant in Rome. I ordered osso buco and my wife a fish dish. The lady who brought out our food said that she had to come out to look at us. The reason being that two English people who spoke Italian had ordered a Roman dish and her curiosity had been piqued. What she said about tourists who think that Italian food is pasta and pizza is unprintable.
Roman osso buco or trippa is a different galaxy!
Ossobuco is heaven 😋. But seriously, every visitor should make it a point to order a "secondo" dish to be able to appreciate Italian cuisine
@@luke211286 I always do it. I'm fat and happy!
I go for Juventus and I do know not to wear it in Naples. I'll be dead there. 😂😂
Hey Walter, Pertaining to weather and cost. What is the best time to visit Italy from the U.S?
It Depend on what you want see and where you go, but in general avoid August, it's hot as hell, overcrowd and ovepacked whit turists and in the two middle week Italy basicaly shotdown.
For me april-march and September are more livable.
Hello there , nice video your videos were really useful when i travelled to the US, but as a italian myself I'd like to point out a couple of things that seem a lilttle off to me : not all italians are extrovert and whant strike up conversaton to whoever and share personal information nor are that toucht touchy, not all italians pay so much attention on how they dress indeed some are slobby too , Finally nowdays is no more considered a crime ordering a cappuccino and or even less a " caffè macchiato" after noon, I sometimes drink one of those late in the day .
Is there any Italy south of Tuscany?
Engrave initials on the Colliseum.
...to be arrested.
Did or tried to do all those things and even not really buying Cappuccino after 11. But a shop owner told my Wife who cares order what you want. I know there’s an exemption to every rule. Except that death thing.
Thanks Wolters World. I’m going on a 10 day school trip to Italy next week and this was very helpful. Any other tips you can give for first timers? For reference we are going to Venice, Florence, and Rome. Anything to see? Anything specific to eat or to avoid?
Hi. As an Italian, I would tell you not to expect everyone you meet to be so wonderful, especially in those three cities, which are loaded with tourists. I hope you enjoy your stay!
@@ssanti66 Perfect thanks for the advice!! I’m really excited
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I was waiting for the one of cappuccino after 11 am... It's simply not true. I drink cappuccino whenever I wish and it's just fine! Maybe at the end of a dinner late at night is not common to ask for it, but even then, the restaurant won't tell you nothing and will just do it!
I never considered pasta all the same
Mark - your advice about paying for the meal extends to Italian-Americans. Trust me on this!
Me, being so confused by the idea of Italian-Finnish food...do they put marinara sauce on the karjalanpiirakkat? Salmiakki flavoured tiramisu?
About the pasta. Of course, there a some ways to make pasta (semola, fresh eggs etc) - but I never got why my Italian wife says "that kind of pasta is so delicious", because they often have just a different shape .
Also, the "no cappuccino" "rule" - many Italians tend to be very very superstitious about digestion. It's kind of hard wired into them. So just because many of them have a slight lactorse intolerance and don't want to go to sleep after drinking a milky coffee beverage, this somehow became some unwritten rule that everybody has to follow. ;)
In Italy ,I asked for a cappuccino in the afternoon many times , there was no problem. Cafes there have millions of tourists as customers, so they know very well that many people drink cappuccino in the afternoon.
Yeah. Plus maybe I wake up much later… or I am a shift worker.