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Italians (Italian: italiani, Italian: [itaˈljaːni]) are a nation and ethnic group native to the Italian geographical region. Italians share a common core of culture, history, ancestry, and often the usage of Italian language or regional Italian languages.
- Personal Space in Italian Culture
- Don’T Get The Wrong Idea, Guys!
- Men Kiss Men in Italy
- Personal Touches
- Catholicism
What newcomers to Italy, such as those from the US and the UK, may well notice is that in Italian culture, people stand much closer to one another when conversation. Italians, both men and women, may even touch you. The standing closer to me thing was disconcerting for me at first. I suppose this may be down to good old English reserve and even now...
On the subject of the fairer sex, Italian women will often touch you during a conversation even if they have only just met you. This intimacy does not mean anything, it’s just a sign of the warmth for which Italian culture is known, nothing more. Many non-Italian men experiencing this touching for the first time may well get the wrong impression, o...
As you may know, men kiss men here. Now, I don’t mean kisses on the lips or anything sexual, just a sort of peck on the cheek, or on both cheeks. At first coming from the UK where men do not kiss men because it is not considered ‘manly’, I found the men kissing men thing really unusual. If a man were to kiss a man in the UK, people would think they...
Certain aspects of Italian culture such as the personal touches I really like, many of which seem to have all but disappeared in the UK. For example, I frequent several bars where I have my ‘cafè lungo’ – a slightly longer shot of espresso coffee. Often I don’t even have to say anything and after a few moments a cup of coffee appears in front of me...
Catholicism is very Italian – the Pope is on the news in Italy almost daily. It was my impression before I came to Italy that Italians were deeply religious people. However, as with most stereotypically based views, I was wrong. I do know quite a number of Italians who go to church, most are indeed catholic, but many, many people have little or no ...
Italy - Culture, Cuisine, Regions: Italians cannot be typified by any one physical characteristic, a fact that may be explained by the past domination of parts of the peninsula by different peoples. The Etruscans in Tuscany and Umbria and the Greeks in the south preceded the Romans, who “Latinized” the whole country and maintained unity ...
Jul 22, 2022 · Italian culture is the amalgamation of thousands of years of heritage and tradition, tracing its roots back to the Ancient Roman Empire and beyond. Italian culture is steeped in the arts,...
Learn about the Italian people, their history, traits, and stereotypes. Find out what makes them unique, from their love of food and family to their passion for football and fashion.
Italians are a nation and ethnic group native to the Italian geographical region. Italians share a common core of culture, history, ancestry, and often the usage of Italian language or regional Italian languages.
It consists of the entirety of the Italian Peninsula, Sicily and Sardinia (the biggest islands of the Mediterranean), and many smaller islands. Some of Italy's territory extends beyond the Alpine basin, and some islands are located outside the Eurasian continental shelf.
