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What's the culture like and anyother things they have that is different and alike to the USA. Thanks ^-^
Please, no more about what the people LOOK like, but their HOME LIVES.
Answer
Life here is very simple and very good. Most Italians live in smaller houses than in the US, and apartments are more common than houses, even in the suburbs. Many Italians have a vacation home or a relative who lives in a vacation area (beach or mountains) and they often visit during any holiday break and for the whole month of August. They routinely get six weeks of vacation and much more time for hospitalizations and maternity leave.
Shopping is usually done every other day, or even every day, rather than weekly. They also shop in smaller stores and use open markets or fruits and vegetable stands for produce. Bakeries and butcher shops are everywhere and they use them more frequently than we do. Food isn't exactly like the Italian-American food that you're used to eating. Salads aren't served very often, as they prefer vegetables grilled in olive oil, and pasta is only one course of the meal and the meat is served as the second course. Bread is served plain, not with butter. They eat seasonal foods... seafood near the coasts, meats inland and further north, and they serve vegetables that are 'in season'. Wine is cheaper than soda and is served for lunch and dinner, even in workplace cafeteria lunchrooms. Many parts of Italy have water with high calcium levels, which can cause kidney stones, so they often drink bottled water- especially sparkling/bubbly water.
The households also use less energy than ours. Many Italians don't have air conditioning throughout the house, but rather use window units in just a few rooms. There is also a government mandate in the southern parts of Italy, that limits when heat can be turned on in buildings. Water heaters are smaller and dryers aren't as common... many Italians still dry clothes on the line year round. Refrigerators are also smaller, hence the need to shop for food more often.
Cars are smaller and you learn to drive when you're 18 years old, unless you drive a very small, partially electric car and for that, the age is 16. Parking is hard to find in cities, so cars park everywhere, sidewalks, corners, and it's common to double or triple park next to someone else if you'll just be there for a second. Traffic laws are ignored a lot, especially by the motorini (motorcyclists), and lanes are considered a suggestion, so the two lanes marked on the road will become three or four!
The schedule runs a little later and more relaxed. Work and school starts at 9 am, lunch is at 1 pm, followed by a 'riposo' (rest period), where many stores are closed and apartment buildings have quiet hours from 2 to 4 pm. Dinner isn't usually eaten until 7 or 8 pm, and even later for eating out.
Children are cherished and spoiled. Even workers who come to my house let the kids 'help' with repairs. Older people are also greatly respected and family is important. Family meals with the extended family are popular on Sundays after church. Holidays are sacred and Christmas is not as commercial. Almost everyone is Catholic and considers themselves Catholic, even if they rarely go to church.
It is sometimes very hard to live here and I miss the US a lot... the chaos and traffic take their toll, but the people make up for it. They are very boisterous, outgoing, and welcoming people. They don't call it 'il dolce vita' (the sweet life) for nothing!
Life here is very simple and very good. Most Italians live in smaller houses than in the US, and apartments are more common than houses, even in the suburbs. Many Italians have a vacation home or a relative who lives in a vacation area (beach or mountains) and they often visit during any holiday break and for the whole month of August. They routinely get six weeks of vacation and much more time for hospitalizations and maternity leave.
Shopping is usually done every other day, or even every day, rather than weekly. They also shop in smaller stores and use open markets or fruits and vegetable stands for produce. Bakeries and butcher shops are everywhere and they use them more frequently than we do. Food isn't exactly like the Italian-American food that you're used to eating. Salads aren't served very often, as they prefer vegetables grilled in olive oil, and pasta is only one course of the meal and the meat is served as the second course. Bread is served plain, not with butter. They eat seasonal foods... seafood near the coasts, meats inland and further north, and they serve vegetables that are 'in season'. Wine is cheaper than soda and is served for lunch and dinner, even in workplace cafeteria lunchrooms. Many parts of Italy have water with high calcium levels, which can cause kidney stones, so they often drink bottled water- especially sparkling/bubbly water.
The households also use less energy than ours. Many Italians don't have air conditioning throughout the house, but rather use window units in just a few rooms. There is also a government mandate in the southern parts of Italy, that limits when heat can be turned on in buildings. Water heaters are smaller and dryers aren't as common... many Italians still dry clothes on the line year round. Refrigerators are also smaller, hence the need to shop for food more often.
Cars are smaller and you learn to drive when you're 18 years old, unless you drive a very small, partially electric car and for that, the age is 16. Parking is hard to find in cities, so cars park everywhere, sidewalks, corners, and it's common to double or triple park next to someone else if you'll just be there for a second. Traffic laws are ignored a lot, especially by the motorini (motorcyclists), and lanes are considered a suggestion, so the two lanes marked on the road will become three or four!
The schedule runs a little later and more relaxed. Work and school starts at 9 am, lunch is at 1 pm, followed by a 'riposo' (rest period), where many stores are closed and apartment buildings have quiet hours from 2 to 4 pm. Dinner isn't usually eaten until 7 or 8 pm, and even later for eating out.
Children are cherished and spoiled. Even workers who come to my house let the kids 'help' with repairs. Older people are also greatly respected and family is important. Family meals with the extended family are popular on Sundays after church. Holidays are sacred and Christmas is not as commercial. Almost everyone is Catholic and considers themselves Catholic, even if they rarely go to church.
It is sometimes very hard to live here and I miss the US a lot... the chaos and traffic take their toll, but the people make up for it. They are very boisterous, outgoing, and welcoming people. They don't call it 'il dolce vita' (the sweet life) for nothing!
How old should you be to....?
Niall Hora
1. Dye your hair/ just highlights
2. Wear makeup
3. Own a phone
4. Have a FaceBook
5. Wear shorts above knee
6. Got to the mall alone with friends
7. Have a laptop
8. Have an IPod/IPad
Answer
Oh, I am gonna so get sooo many thumbs down.
1. My daughter was 9 and had electric blue highlights in her hair. She plays line on a boys football team, it was a trend- school color being blue.
2. I would have no issue with my daughter wearing makeup now, she is 10. She is a tomboy and does not care about makeup. I do not forbide it, which is why she does not request it.
3. My kids have had phones for years, I believe my daughter was sevenish. They are prepaids, they do care about them either. They very rarely if ever ask for a minute card. They are very useful for us because my kids play sports and do extra curricular activities. They will often need a ride a various times. No payphones in our town. Phones are useful. Plus I can gps their locations.
4. My kids have fb also. They are 13,11, and 10 years old. They have them because my son this past summer travel to Europe. Fb was a free easy way to communicate. They never used it, lol. And still do not.
5. Wear shorts above the knee. Any age within moderation. Fingertip test in my house. Again, not an issue with a tomboy. Tomboys do NOT wear short -- shorts. You would never wear anything but basektball shorts to play basketball in. Ah, the logic of a 10 year old.
6. As for going to the mall alone with friends. Not happening. Our nearest mall is 45 minutes away. Unless the kids can drive they are out of luck. Even if they could drive, still is not happening. In our state you cannot drive with passengers until you reach a certain age. No friends in cars.
7. Laptop, my kids all have laptops. We worked with computers and internet for several years. That is a given. Again, yeah my kids never turn them on.
8. Ipod- i woukd say 10 or 11 depending on the kids responsibility. They are expensive. My 11 year old had one since he was 10. As for an ipad, yup that ain't happening. Way too expensive, I do not even care if we can afford it. They want it, they can buy it.
So, I am not much of an "at a certain age", type of parent. Certain thi gs go with responsibility. One of my kids may be ready for something and the other may not.
Oh, I am gonna so get sooo many thumbs down.
1. My daughter was 9 and had electric blue highlights in her hair. She plays line on a boys football team, it was a trend- school color being blue.
2. I would have no issue with my daughter wearing makeup now, she is 10. She is a tomboy and does not care about makeup. I do not forbide it, which is why she does not request it.
3. My kids have had phones for years, I believe my daughter was sevenish. They are prepaids, they do care about them either. They very rarely if ever ask for a minute card. They are very useful for us because my kids play sports and do extra curricular activities. They will often need a ride a various times. No payphones in our town. Phones are useful. Plus I can gps their locations.
4. My kids have fb also. They are 13,11, and 10 years old. They have them because my son this past summer travel to Europe. Fb was a free easy way to communicate. They never used it, lol. And still do not.
5. Wear shorts above the knee. Any age within moderation. Fingertip test in my house. Again, not an issue with a tomboy. Tomboys do NOT wear short -- shorts. You would never wear anything but basektball shorts to play basketball in. Ah, the logic of a 10 year old.
6. As for going to the mall alone with friends. Not happening. Our nearest mall is 45 minutes away. Unless the kids can drive they are out of luck. Even if they could drive, still is not happening. In our state you cannot drive with passengers until you reach a certain age. No friends in cars.
7. Laptop, my kids all have laptops. We worked with computers and internet for several years. That is a given. Again, yeah my kids never turn them on.
8. Ipod- i woukd say 10 or 11 depending on the kids responsibility. They are expensive. My 11 year old had one since he was 10. As for an ipad, yup that ain't happening. Way too expensive, I do not even care if we can afford it. They want it, they can buy it.
So, I am not much of an "at a certain age", type of parent. Certain thi gs go with responsibility. One of my kids may be ready for something and the other may not.
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