Things in Italy obviously work a little differently so I figure I would share some of the little differences I notice day to day.
- At the grocery store, you have to weigh your own produce at this small machine, print out a ticket sticker with the price & hand that to the cashier when you checkout.
- You pay for plastic bags at the grocery store—it’s best to bring reusable bags.
- Everybody has a dog and they are allowed on trains/buses/trams and they are usually dressed in sweaters.
- Man purses are all the rage.
- Romans close their stores for siestas in the late afternoon.
- Everything, everywhere shuts down on Sundays
- Change never has to be exact… Most shopkeepers will round up/down.
- Eggs are not refrigerated
- It is considered rude to leave a few bites of food on your plate; it signifies you are too good to finish the meal.
- No tipping at restaurants.
- No microwaves, toasters or clothes dryers.
- No concept of personal space, especially on the tram.
- Everybody smokes—adults and young kids!
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