One of the most touristy, the country of Italy is famous for its vibrant national customs. The culture of the state began to form many centuries ago, and magnificent examples of ancient Roman architecture and poetry, painting and sculpture have survived to this day. All this could not but affect the modern traditions of Italy, and today its inhabitants are some of the most sophisticated, artistic and beautiful on the planet.
Family values
Family for any Italian is the number one priority. Regardless of social status, income level and age, Italians honor and respect parents and spouses and are surprisingly tender and reverent towards children. During dinner, which is considered an indispensable joint meal, all members of the family gather at one table and do not start eating until the last one arrives. It is not customary to be late for such an event, so as not to keep your elders waiting.
Traditionally, the Italian dinner consists of a huge amount of pasta and a variety of sauces, red and white wines and noisy stories. For dessert, the hostesses bring fruit salads, and therefore you can hardly meet overweight people on the streets of Rome or Milan.
Holy cause
Taking into account the peculiarities of the climate, the inhabitants of the Apennine Peninsula enjoy siesta. In order not to suffer from the heat of the afternoon, they do not go to work in the afternoon, but allow themselves to take a nap in the cool silence of cozy houses. This is how another Italian tradition was born - to close offices, banks and shops from 1 pm to 4 pm for an afternoon siesta. Returning to their duties, Italians again become energetic and gesticulate animatedly, talking about something to their interlocutor.
Useful little things
When communicating with the inhabitants of the Apennines, it is important to follow some rules so that the traditions of Italy are not violated and the trip brings only positive emotions:
- In any conversation, do not ask questions about children's success. The inhabitants of Italy are too superstitious about this and are in no hurry to share information about the younger generation.
- Compliments are accepted in Italy, and pleasant words can be heard even from a complete stranger. They should be accepted with a smile and humble thanks.
- Italians are not always punctual, and this applies not only to stores that open on time, but also to trains that are often late. When planning a tour to Italy, it is important to take this circumstance into account and leave enough time for connections or transfers.
