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HOW TO BE ITALIAN • 20 Rules Italians never break

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HOW TO BE ITALIAN • 20 Rules Italians never break

3,808,651 views October 29, 2016 7:54

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In brief

Discover the subtle but essential social and cultural norms Italians follow daily—from dining etiquette (like the correct order of courses) to coffee rituals (when to order an espresso vs. a cappuccino) and even fashion quirks (when white socks are acceptable). Perfect for travelers or anyone curious about Italy’s unspoken traditions.

Key steps

  1. Recognize the proper structure of an Italian meal: antipasto, primo, secondo, dolce
  2. Understand the cultural significance of gestures like hand movements in conversation
  3. Follow the etiquette around toasting with salute! and its proper timing
  4. Identify when white socks are socially acceptable in Italian fashion

Description from the creator

Italian stereotypes? Well...some of them are true! Especially when it comes to Italy's social etiquette. Here's a list of unwritten "rules" Italians must respect at all times :)
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• HOW TO DATE AN ITALIAN: youtube.com/watch?v=924uiVN_JVE
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• How to Pronounce ITALIAN BRANDS: youtube.com/watch?v=mhLzguGlLlA
• HOW TO PISS OFF AN ITALIAN: youtube.com/watch?v=86GoCg0zJpw

From Italian food to fashion, going through cheek-kissing, pasta cooking, and coffee making. Take a tour around the unique world of Italian conventions:
- How Italians kiss
- Espresso vs. cappuccino
- How Italians toast (salute!)
- The Italian meal structure: antipasto, primo, secondo, dolce
- The spaghetti with meatballs myth
- (Real) Italian pizza types
- The joy of the bidet
- When white socks are allowed
- ...and much much more!

We hope this video will help you plan your next visit to Italy and understand Italians better.

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Marco in a BOX published this 7:54 video tutorial on October 29, 2016. It has been watched 3,808,651 times on YouTube.

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