{"id":929,"date":"2023-07-10T11:40:44","date_gmt":"2023-07-10T11:40:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.italyvisa.ae\/blog\/?p=929"},"modified":"2025-01-17T08:58:41","modified_gmt":"2025-01-17T08:58:41","slug":"dos-and-donts-in-italy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.italyvisa.ae\/blog\/dos-and-donts-in-italy\/","title":{"rendered":"DOs and DON&#8217;Ts in Italy &#8211; Italy Travel Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='code-block code-block-1' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.raynatours.com\/visas\/schengen-visa?utm_source=Italyvisa&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=seosmallsites\" rel=\"nofollow\"  target=\"_blank\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4860 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.italyvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/italy-visa-banner.jpg\" alt=\"Italy Travel Banner\" width=\"800\" height=\"100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.italyvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/italy-visa-banner.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.italyvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/italy-visa-banner-300x38.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.italyvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/italy-visa-banner-768x96.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.italyvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/italy-visa-banner-150x19.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n<p>Though we probably like to think that we do, but mostly we aren\u2019t aware of the country\u2019s background, rules and regulations. Here is the ultimate guide to making your walk to Italy a piece of cake.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.italyvisa.ae\/blog\/rome-museums-to-visit-italian-art-experience\/\">Italy is home to art culture<\/a><\/span>, ancient architecture, decent lifestyle, roman catholicism and impressive cuisine. The country is absolutely mesmerising with the Mediterranean Sea in the south and the Alps to the north. And to get the most of Italy, it is necessary that you should know what to do and what not. Like all other countries, this too has its set of customs which we need to follow. For example, Brazil takes the gesture of thumbs up as offensive or Greece is not affirmative about waving at people, Italy too, has got its list<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.italyvisa.ae\/blog\/dos-and-donts-in-italy\/#Be_aware_of_the_Dos_and_Donts_while_you_plan_your_trip_to_Italy\" >Be aware of the Do\u2019s and Don\u2019ts while you plan your trip to Italy.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.italyvisa.ae\/blog\/dos-and-donts-in-italy\/#1_DO_dress_appropriately\" >1. DO dress appropriately<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.italyvisa.ae\/blog\/dos-and-donts-in-italy\/#2_DO_validate_your_train_tickets\" >2. DO validate your train tickets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.italyvisa.ae\/blog\/dos-and-donts-in-italy\/#3_DO_learn_about_the_difference_between_coffee_and_latte\" >3. DO learn about the difference between coffee and latte<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.italyvisa.ae\/blog\/dos-and-donts-in-italy\/#4_DO_book_your_sightseeing_tickets_online\" >4. DO book your sightseeing tickets online<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.italyvisa.ae\/blog\/dos-and-donts-in-italy\/#5_DO_have_enough_cash_with_you\" >5. DO have enough cash with you<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.italyvisa.ae\/blog\/dos-and-donts-in-italy\/#6_DO_look_after_your_belongings\" >6. DO look after your belongings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.italyvisa.ae\/blog\/dos-and-donts-in-italy\/#7_DO_watch_both_ways_before_crossing_the_road\" >7. DO watch both ways before crossing the road<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.italyvisa.ae\/blog\/dos-and-donts-in-italy\/#8_DO_greet_strangers\" >8. DO greet strangers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.italyvisa.ae\/blog\/dos-and-donts-in-italy\/#9_DO_talk_with_your_hands\" >9. DO talk with your hands<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.italyvisa.ae\/blog\/dos-and-donts-in-italy\/#10DO_remember_to_cover_your_knees_and_shoulders\" >10.DO remember to cover your knees and shoulders<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.italyvisa.ae\/blog\/dos-and-donts-in-italy\/#11_DO_NOT_wear_shorts_in_Church\" >11. DO NOT wear shorts in Church<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.italyvisa.ae\/blog\/dos-and-donts-in-italy\/#12_DO_NOT_over_plan\" >12. DO NOT over plan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.italyvisa.ae\/blog\/dos-and-donts-in-italy\/#13_DO_NOT_say_Ciao_at_the_first_meet\" >13. DO NOT say Ciao at the first meet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.italyvisa.ae\/blog\/dos-and-donts-in-italy\/#14_DO_NOT_fall_into_overpriced_tourist_traps\" >14. DO NOT fall into overpriced tourist traps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.italyvisa.ae\/blog\/dos-and-donts-in-italy\/#15_DO_NOT_trust_the_GPS\" >15. DO NOT trust the GPS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.italyvisa.ae\/blog\/dos-and-donts-in-italy\/#16_DO_NOT_forget_to_immerse_in_the_Italian_culture\" >16. DO NOT forget to immerse in the Italian culture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.italyvisa.ae\/blog\/dos-and-donts-in-italy\/#17_Dont_tip_like_the_US\" >17. Don\u2019t tip like the US<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.italyvisa.ae\/blog\/dos-and-donts-in-italy\/#_18_Dont_get_in_the_way_of_local_life\" >\u00a018. Don\u2019t get in the way of local life<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.italyvisa.ae\/blog\/dos-and-donts-in-italy\/#_19_Dont_expect_Italian_food_to_be_like_it_is_in_Abroad\" >\u00a019. Don\u2019t expect Italian food to be like it is in Abroad<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.italyvisa.ae\/blog\/dos-and-donts-in-italy\/#_20_Dont_forget_to_learn_the_basics\" >\u00a020. Don\u2019t forget to learn the basics<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Be_aware_of_the_Dos_and_Donts_while_you_plan_your_trip_to_Italy\"><\/span><strong>Be aware of the Do\u2019s and Don\u2019ts while you plan your trip to Italy. <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_DO_dress_appropriately\"><\/span><strong>1. DO dress appropriately<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>A suggestion that has ruled most of the countries\u2019 list of \u201cDos and Don\u2019ts\u201d is to be conscious of how you dress. The specialty of Italians is that they have an amazing fashion sense. They judge you on what you wear and can recognize you- whether you are American or any out-of-towner wandering around. So, ditch those flip-flops and bright-colored jackets, and pack the scarves.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_DO_validate_your_train_tickets\"><\/span><strong>2. DO validate your train tickets<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Tickets for regional trains, or any tickets that do not carry a specified name or seat, must be validated before boarding. Find a validation machine (which is white, green, or yellow) and insert your ticket into the slot until you hear the stamp applied. Now, this validation works for up to six hours, or else you can be fined.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_DO_learn_about_the_difference_between_coffee_and_latte\"><\/span><strong>3. DO learn about the difference between coffee and latte<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>If you love latte and are going to order one in Italy, read this out- Latte is the Italian word for milk. And yes, you will be handed a glass of milk. So, if you want a coffee, head towards the bar as the rest locals do. In restaurants, the procedure is a little different than the usual places you have ordered the coffee. Here you will be served coffee only after the meal and dessert.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_DO_book_your_sightseeing_tickets_online\"><\/span><strong>4. DO book your sightseeing tickets online<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>In peak season, you will gasp at the length of lines along the Italy roads for the entrance into top attractions and museums. The only smart way to get rid of this exhaustion and cut short your waiting time is by booking important tickets beforehand. For this, you would need to plan your itineraries.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"blog-title-link-wrap\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong>Suggested Read:<\/strong><\/span> <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.italyvisa.ae\/blog\/how-to-avoid-visa-rejection-of-italy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to Avoid Visa Rejection of Italy?<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-931\" src=\"http:\/\/www.italyvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/italy-church.jpg\" alt=\"italy church\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.italyvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/italy-church.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.italyvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/italy-church-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.italyvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/italy-church-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.italyvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/italy-church-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.italyvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/italy-church-200x133.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_DO_have_enough_cash_with_you\"><\/span><strong>5. DO have enough cash with you<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Since the world is going digital you might assume that gorgeous Italy and all its establishments accept credit cards. Well, they do, but not everywhere. Avoid the embarrassing situations where you have to talk with the owner about not having money after you have eaten or used their service, by carrying cash in your pocket or wallet.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_DO_look_after_your_belongings\"><\/span><strong>6. DO look after your belongings<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>A piece of regular advice that you often get is to be careful about your travel bags and other belongings. It is a big country and as with any other destination, mishaps like theft or pickpocketing may occur, so, to deter someone from getting into your stuff hold a zipped bag. Restrict from keeping valuables in pockets.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_DO_watch_both_ways_before_crossing_the_road\"><\/span><strong>7. DO watch both ways before crossing the road<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Something learned in the primary classes, the road rule of watching both sides before you cross is essential in Italy. The drivers here immediately go for the pedestrians who are waiting at the crosswalk. So, the best signal for the driver to inform that you want them to stop is to make eye contact with them. The simplest thing you would have ever heard, isn\u2019t it? All you have to do is take a glance at the traffic, make eye contact, or drop a hand, and you are good to go.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_DO_greet_strangers\"><\/span><strong>8. DO greet strangers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Italians appreciate a friendly conversation. Greeting strangers is considered to be polite and fosters a positive environment. A simple way to acknowledge others including taxi drivers, and waiters with a sweet smile or\u00a0 \u201cBuongiorno\u201d. Make sure you put on a smile since Italians are a welcoming bunch.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"blog-title-link-wrap\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.italyvisa.ae\/blog\/facts-you-did-not-know-about-italy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Some of The Amazing and Interesting Facts You Did Not Know About Italy<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_DO_talk_with_your_hands\"><\/span><strong>9. DO talk with your hands <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Use gestures to converse with locals if your language skills aren&#8217;t that great. Remember to be sensitive to their cultural differences, since various gestures may have distinct connotations for them. The stereotype of the Italian people is actually true.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10DO_remember_to_cover_your_knees_and_shoulders\"><\/span><strong>10.DO remember to cover your knees and shoulders<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Italy is a Catholic nation that still follows certain strict dress codes. You need to make sure that you wear appropriate clothes to explore the beautiful structures that follow these norms including churches.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-932\" src=\"http:\/\/www.italyvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Italian-culture.jpg\" alt=\"Italian culture\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.italyvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Italian-culture.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.italyvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Italian-culture-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.italyvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Italian-culture-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.italyvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Italian-culture-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.italyvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Italian-culture-200x133.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_DO_NOT_wear_shorts_in_Church\"><\/span><strong>11. DO NOT wear shorts in Church<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Several famous and renowned churches in Italy need a tour. Most of these have signs asking visitors not to wear shorts or revealing clothes inside. For this, women can choose to drape a scarf when they are wearing sleeveless tops or bare shoulders. But it would be hassle less if you could just avoid wearing these dresses at such sightseeing.<\/p>\n<p>Another tip: Keep your voice low and mobiles switched off when you enter the churches.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_DO_NOT_over_plan\"><\/span><strong>12. DO NOT over plan<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is good to have a framework for what you are looking forward to in the upcoming vacation. But Italy is not your place to schedule every activity as per the hour. Over-planning and over-scheduling are things not to do in Italy and thus you must have excess time in hand, spending it in bars, festivals, or events that you bump into or catch on the way.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong>Also read: <\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.italyvisa.ae\/blog\/things-know-when-planning-trip-to-italy\/\">Things know when planning trip to italy<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_DO_NOT_say_Ciao_at_the_first_meet\"><\/span><strong>13. DO NOT say Ciao at the first meet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It might look generous on your part that you have learned the Italian language and greeted someone with their \u2018Hello\u2019, but \u2018Ciao\u2019 is reserved for close friends and acquaintances. Instead, receive someone with \u201cBuon Giorno\u201d (good morning) or \u201cBuona Sera\u201d (good afternoon\/evening). Also, the locals admire that the tourists make attempts to interact in the native language, and therefore, learn a few basic phrases.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_DO_NOT_fall_into_overpriced_tourist_traps\"><\/span><strong>14. DO NOT fall into overpriced tourist traps<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Everyone believes that they can escape the traps and scams going around the world. But a few tips never hurt. Know the crowded areas in the city that have legal bargaining and reasonable pricing, research well around through locals, websites, and guides, and do not go far away from tourist areas in search of souvenirs or eateries. Also, the restaurants that have no locals, or have hosts outside the door asking you to come in, are fairly inflated.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_DO_NOT_trust_the_GPS\"><\/span><strong>15. DO NOT trust <\/strong><strong>the GPS<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, your good wise friend, GPS can cheat you here. Since Italy has quite similar names and addresses of the buildings around, you can be left nowhere. So, get a map of the region to help you understand the routes easily.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_DO_NOT_forget_to_immerse_in_the_Italian_culture\"><\/span><strong>16. DO NOT forget to immerse in the Italian culture<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Whether it\u2019s your first time coming to Italy or you are a regular visitor, Italian culture keeps you glued to the fun. The roots of art and history make your stay enjoyable and give you a trip of a lifetime. So, besides these \u2018what to do and what not\u2019 muddle, do not skip having a gala here.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_Dont_tip_like_the_US\"><\/span><strong>17. Don\u2019t tip like the US <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Italians don\u2019t usually tip so much like the people in the US. They do so if they find the service extremely well. Leaving a tip after a good meal is always appreciated but it is not mandatory as a tradition.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_18_Dont_get_in_the_way_of_local_life\"><\/span><strong>\u00a018. <\/strong><strong>Don\u2019t get in the way of local life<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>People live in Italian art cities, even though they imitate outdoor museums. Don&#8217;t try to interfere in daily life. When on vacation, avoid shouting and playing loud music, blocking sidewalks and small streets, and taking pictures of locals without their consent.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_19_Dont_expect_Italian_food_to_be_like_it_is_in_Abroad\"><\/span><strong>\u00a019. <\/strong><strong>Don\u2019t expect Italian food to be like it is in Abroad<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Certain styles of pasta that are readily available outside Italy are not common in Italy. For example, fettuccine alfredo does not seem to exist in Italy, and avoiding adding ketchup to pasta.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_20_Dont_forget_to_learn_the_basics\"><\/span><strong>\u00a020. <\/strong><strong>Don\u2019t forget to learn the basics<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Italians appreciate it when you at least attempt to converse with them in Italian, much like how you greet them. Having a basic knowledge of Italian words facilitates communication with people and allows you to navigate the city more easily.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"blog-title-link-wrap\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong>Suggested Read:<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"> <a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.italyvisa.ae\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to apply Italy Visa Online<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Though we probably like to think that we do, but mostly we aren\u2019t aware of the country\u2019s background, rules and regulations. 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