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Italy • Europe
Rolling Hills and Vineyards
Overview
TypeRegion/Countryside
Best SeasonMay–Jun, Sep–Oct
CountryItaly
LanguageItalian
RegionEurope
👋 Greetings
Italians often greet with a warm embrace and kisses on both cheeks. Handshakes are used in formal situations.
🍽️ Dining
Cappuccino is only for breakfast. Don't ask for parmesan on seafood pasta. Meals are meant to be enjoyed slowly.
👔 Dress Code
Italians take fashion seriously. Smart casual is the norm. Cover shoulders and knees when visiting churches.
🚫 Things to Avoid
- •Ordering cappuccino after 11am
- •Adding cheese to seafood dishes
- •Eating while walking
- •Skipping courses at dinner
- •Cutting spaghetti with a knife
💡 Did You Know?
Italy has more UNESCO World Heritage sites than any other country
The average Italian eats 25kg of pasta per year
There are over 350 different pasta shapes
Italy has a free wine fountain in Abruzzo
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