Italians hate it: peculiarities of the national temperament

Traveling or relocating to another country is not just about new experiences and emotions. It's important to understand that you are immersing yourself in a different world with its own customs, peculiarities, and mentality. At first glance, differences may not be apparent, or, conversely, some things may seem strange, off-putting, and incomprehensible.

If you're planning a trip or relocation to Italy, be sure to study the rules we've gathered in this article. This way, you'll avoid conflicts and won't incur the wrath of Italians even in minor everyday situations.

What Not to Do in Italy?

The peculiarity of the Italian mentality lies in their childlike directness. Italians are essentially like big children. They're noisy, sociable, sincerely give compliments, and express admiration. Italians value families, practically don't know how to say "no" to young children, and can comfortably live with their parents until they're 40. Italians love socializing. If you ask a local for directions, they may not only tell you how to get to your destination but also accompany you there.

Despite all these characteristics and the nation's hospitality, there are things that you should never do in Italy!

• Don't Speak Ill of Italy
• Don't Order Cappuccino After 11 a.m.
• Don't Put Cheese on Pasta with Fish or Seafood
• Italians Say: Don't Cut Spaghetti with a Knife and Fork!
• Visiting Churches Inappropriately
• English Isn't Spoken Everywhere
• Don't Expect Italians to Be Punctual
• Don't Succumb to Stereotypes about All Italians Being Connected to Mafia
• Don't Hail Taxis Anywhere, Italians Don't Like It

By adhering to these simple rules, you'll interact with the local community exclusively in a positive light. And if you need professional assistance for your trip/move to Italy, immigration lawyers from the GARANT.IN agency are already waiting for you for a consultation. 

With us, you can easily obtain a visa, obtain a residence permit, buy real estate, exchange driver's licenses, find a daycare/school, get an Italian tax number, and solve many other tasks. We assist with document collection, processing, and submission. 

We guide the client from day one to the final goal, explain, help, support. With us, relocation to another country takes minimal time and effort.