Italy Flashcards
Food location
Location determines cuisine
Food
seafood, “normal” Italian
No split tab, tip assumed
Agriculture
grapes, olives
Time
No rush, socially oriented
Language
Speak with hands
Family
Smaller, population decreasing
Women/Men
Patriarchy, but women are equally respected
Family Bonds
Mom and son relationship is super good
Mealtime
Have Thanksgiving meal together at least once a week
Marriage
No rush
Same sex is not legal
Really superstitious
Education
“Free” but not really
Religion
Roman Catholic (assumed)
Pope
Respected but not a huge position of active power
Fine Arts
Very religious, Renaissance
Music
Strings, play in restaurant, homeless
Driving
Higher driving rates, no strict set of rules
Police
Can be bribed, pull you over for no reason, take a smoke break
Traditional Clothing
Lacy and colors of flag
Normal Clothing
Unisex, business-casual
Military
Not required, normal branches
Tourism
Gypsies are a huge problem because they don’t have to pay taxes
