Comments on: Some habits that make Italians seem rude /some-habits-make-italian-seem-rude/ ²ÝÁñÉçÇø, Real Estate in Italy, Move to Italy Sun, 14 Apr 2024 20:19:04 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 By: Mariela /some-habits-make-italian-seem-rude/#comment-11252 Mon, 07 Jun 2021 14:14:25 +0000 http://prod.lifeinitaly.com/2018/04/13/some-habits-that-make-italian-seem-rude/#comment-11252 My experience in Italy has been bittersweet. I have met people who are really rude even when you try to speak their language, they look at you with a disgusting face, and they like to complain and argue between them, sometimes for no reason. Personally, I don’t like when people fight and it’s even worse when it is in public since it makes me feel vulnerable.
On the other hand, I have met very nice people that appreciate your effort in speaking their language. They give you advice on what to do, visit and where to eat. Willing to help and listen politely. And they even show happiness that you choose their country as a vacation or work destination.
So, as in any other country, I guess you will find both kinds of people.
Food is delicious 😀 and they will proudly defend it over any other cuisine which sometimes can be annoying because they are not willing to taste food from other cultures.

]]> By: Inge Burbank /some-habits-make-italian-seem-rude/#comment-10977 Thu, 25 Mar 2021 23:55:11 +0000 http://prod.lifeinitaly.com/2018/04/13/some-habits-that-make-italian-seem-rude/#comment-10977 My husband and I are planning a trip to Bologna in May 2022, and reading that Italians are loud and rude concerns me since I’m quite sensitive. Also, I wanted every day to be a pleasant experience. Will I be up against a lot of rudeness? Honestly, I expected Italians to be friendly and jovial.

]]> By: Carlos Abarca /some-habits-make-italian-seem-rude/#comment-10499 Sun, 19 Jan 2020 19:02:30 +0000 http://prod.lifeinitaly.com/2018/04/13/some-habits-that-make-italian-seem-rude/#comment-10499 OK, I worked in a Cruiseline, I am from Mexico, used to smile and diabetes type sweetness, and although I find some italians rude, it is more like Russians, they are said to be so rude and dry, but is just the way they are, and say, Russians consider someone smiling with no reason to be crazy or dumb, give them a chance and they are the coolest guys ever, same with italians, they are dry and “Rude” because it is their normal behavior with people they don’t know and probably will see just once

Simple, not every culture smiles and has the same behavior as you

]]> By: Jose Sans /some-habits-make-italian-seem-rude/#comment-10489 Wed, 15 Jan 2020 14:21:19 +0000 http://prod.lifeinitaly.com/2018/04/13/some-habits-that-make-italian-seem-rude/#comment-10489 Being from NYC, I found the rudeness just like back home in some places. Though keep in mind, the lower paid the worker, the more pissed off they seem.
Now, I also spent 10 years in Miami, a very tourist oriented city and the tourist workers get burnt out quick. There is only so much emotional labor they can give for what they are getting paid.
Anyhow, how I dismantle the Italian rudeness is with patience and a smartphone. Some start off like you are bugging them and don’t even look your way. Just ask the question in Italian, then show them the translation in Italian. Wait.. even if they ignore you. Ask again. CALMLY. Give them the power. Then 90% of the time they loosen up and become helpful.
Also, if you are dealing with service staff more than once. TIP them!! They will then be very helpful.

]]> By: Steve /some-habits-make-italian-seem-rude/#comment-10444 Sun, 05 Jan 2020 09:38:51 +0000 http://prod.lifeinitaly.com/2018/04/13/some-habits-that-make-italian-seem-rude/#comment-10444 This kind of behaviour to tourists keep them away from first touristic destination cause Italy has a lot to give to tourists.i love Italy but hate Italians.

]]> By: Sana K /some-habits-make-italian-seem-rude/#comment-10425 Mon, 30 Dec 2019 08:14:32 +0000 http://prod.lifeinitaly.com/2018/04/13/some-habits-that-make-italian-seem-rude/#comment-10425 Italians are so rude and arrogant to tourists. I feel sorry for people who go to Rome for their honeymoon expecting a romantic experience. The country is dirty, there is rubbish and graffiti everywhere and the people are so rude. I don’t know what they are getting so snobby and entitled about when their capital city is a dustbin. The Vatican has beggars all over the place and con artists. If I was an Italian I’d have some f* humility and hang my head in shame. They should be so lucky that tourists from clean and civilised country are willing to contribute to their economy.

]]> By: Ligurio /some-habits-make-italian-seem-rude/#comment-10375 Mon, 16 Dec 2019 13:32:33 +0000 http://prod.lifeinitaly.com/2018/04/13/some-habits-that-make-italian-seem-rude/#comment-10375 People complaining here are so silly: all over the world you’ll find people snobby to tourists. I found snobby and rude people also in “civilized” countries like France (that is almost proverbial), Austria, Germany and the UK. The secret is understanding that when you’re a tourist, you have to interact with lots of people and necessarily some of them are rude. Just enjoy the positive sides of the country (and here, people complaining about graffiti are laughable: never seen graffiti in NY, London, Paris or Berlin?).

]]> By: Alana /some-habits-make-italian-seem-rude/#comment-10366 Fri, 13 Dec 2019 09:30:14 +0000 http://prod.lifeinitaly.com/2018/04/13/some-habits-that-make-italian-seem-rude/#comment-10366 Ugh I agree with all the comments. I have been twice and I can’t stand Italians. So unhelpful and act entitled. Snobby to tourists

]]> By: Al. Neri /some-habits-make-italian-seem-rude/#comment-10345 Mon, 02 Dec 2019 23:45:22 +0000 http://prod.lifeinitaly.com/2018/04/13/some-habits-that-make-italian-seem-rude/#comment-10345 12/02/2019
I just came back from Milan, Italy yesterday 12/01/2019 & was there for 7 days. When I arrived in Milan from a connecting flight from San Francisco to London to Milan, I got a rude awakening from an Information Booth Clerk at the Linate Airport whom I asked for help because of my luggage being lost in transit to Italy. This Information Booth clerk was so rude to me that I finally told her she was rude & shouldn’t be working as an Information Desk Clerk. All I wanted to ask her where I could get help to find my luggage since there were no signs of flight names that arrived that day on the carousels area. It only has the numbered carousels from #1 to # 5 & no other signs of Airline Arrivals. This was around 8:00 pm evening arrival.
During the course of this trip to Milan, there were only 3 or 4 Milanese individuals that were polite when I asked for directions. Even coffee shop owners were just hostile when trying to order some coffee. I guess it’s their culture or something.

]]> By: Marty Leo /some-habits-make-italian-seem-rude/#comment-9730 Sat, 23 Nov 2019 14:40:14 +0000 http://prod.lifeinitaly.com/2018/04/13/some-habits-that-make-italian-seem-rude/#comment-9730 I have been living in Italy for one month now and the country sucks. Rude people, graffiti everywhere, dirty, smelly, corrupt tax system and just an awful country going to the dogs. I can’t wait to get back home in 5 weeks.

]]> By: Denise /some-habits-make-italian-seem-rude/#comment-9636 Tue, 12 Nov 2019 15:44:47 +0000 http://prod.lifeinitaly.com/2018/04/13/some-habits-that-make-italian-seem-rude/#comment-9636 Italy is one of the best countries on the face of the globe! They have the very best food, deeply entrenched culture and tradition and gorgeous scenery/ ancient architecture.! So some of the locals are a little salty. Have you ever been to New York? Toughen up snowflakes! You’re a visitor in their world! Make a slight effort to speak basic phrases in Italian and respect their culture! Some of the most memorable encounters on my trip there was sparring with the locals.

]]> By: Diane /some-habits-make-italian-seem-rude/#comment-9074 Wed, 23 Oct 2019 08:46:40 +0000 http://prod.lifeinitaly.com/2018/04/13/some-habits-that-make-italian-seem-rude/#comment-9074 We are in Italy now and can’t believe the unfriendly arrogant behaviour – quite disappointing and we will head off to Germany to spend our money instead. I was wondering if Brexit has been the cause and they think because we speak English we come from UK!!

]]> By: Viv /some-habits-make-italian-seem-rude/#comment-9056 Wed, 23 Oct 2019 03:15:19 +0000 http://prod.lifeinitaly.com/2018/04/13/some-habits-that-make-italian-seem-rude/#comment-9056 I am visiting Italy now and I am having the same experience, rude people… I feel like I am visoting uncivilized country, the Italians don’t even respect each other, in my way to amalfi our bus driver stopped in the middle of the street and started arguing and swearing at another driver the argument went on for 6 min, it was shocking . .my last time visiting this country, never again.

]]> By: Marisa /some-habits-make-italian-seem-rude/#comment-7829 Sat, 28 Sep 2019 00:10:22 +0000 http://prod.lifeinitaly.com/2018/04/13/some-habits-that-make-italian-seem-rude/#comment-7829 I feel the same.. I traveled around Italy for 20 days (September 2019), it was the most unpleasant experience with native I have had. Especially in Rome. I don’t intend to visit Italy again.

]]> By: Bunny /some-habits-make-italian-seem-rude/#comment-7552 Thu, 19 Sep 2019 15:53:31 +0000 http://prod.lifeinitaly.com/2018/04/13/some-habits-that-make-italian-seem-rude/#comment-7552 I’m in Italy now and it’s only been a sour experience. Lots of rudeness and people staring and their expressions are awful. I definitely look like a tourist. Blonde hair and a fanny pack. I’m not sure if I’m doing anything wrong but I just want to hide in my hotel until I leave this town. I hope it’s just this town full of weirdos and not just how Italians are. Every experience I have with these people is uncomfortable and unpleasant.

]]> By: Lao Zhang /some-habits-make-italian-seem-rude/#comment-5208 Mon, 24 Jun 2019 08:59:07 +0000 http://prod.lifeinitaly.com/2018/04/13/some-habits-that-make-italian-seem-rude/#comment-5208 Hahaha, I thought you were describing us Chinese, they are so alike. Let us shake hands and (keep the kiss till later).

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