Italy: 10 Culture Shocks Tourists Have When They Visit Italy 

Il bello è che la metà della gente che ha guardato questo video è italiana

"But the trains and buses are on time" *laughs in ATAC* edit: GRAZIE PER 2K LIKE edit: 3K PORCODIO

We are loud indeed. But it's kinda strange that Americans think we're loud, as we Italians are often shocked about how Americans are even louder than us.

An Italian is never late, nor is he early, he arrives precisely when he means to.

The best that can happen to you in Italy is that a nonna cooks for you.

"Italians are vey friendly, they will talk to you" Me, an introvert Italian: Interesting

“panzerotti in Milano” i had an heart attack

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“We’re having dinner at 7” means that I’m waiting for you to show up to have company while I cook. You will not arrive to a table full of food, sorry

i like foreigners' videos about my country, but you sir are the most polite, smart and enthusiastic I've ever seen. Clear talk, reasoned thoughts, cheerful personality. Best channel I've seen talking about Italy so far, I'll recommend you for sure!

When I lived in Italy, it wasn't the Italians that were so loud. It were my fellow Americans that were so obnoxiously loudmouth.

They love catholicism North people: hold my diocan

Other two good things: 1 - no tips in restaurants or anywhere else 2 - your damn Alfredo sauce doesn't exist in Italy, we don't know what it is and we are happy about that!

Do NOT go to Starbucks for your coffee! Boycott Starbucks in Italy! The best coffee is at a small local bar standing at the counter and should cost 1€ or less depending what region you are in. Also Cappuccino is drunk only at breakfast and espresso is pronounced with an S not X.

ma mi spiegate perché mi metto a guardare questi video sull’italia nonostante non mi servano a nulla?

What I was shocked at was the kindness one unknown young lady showed to me to find the correct bus stop. She didn’t speak English but she got off the bus to to take me to the correct bus stop. I think the grandmas have passed it on to next generation.

As Winston Churchill once said "italians go to war like a football match and go to a football match like a war"

An American who undestands italians. Amazing.

“Primi piatti is pasta, secondi piatti is meat” ... okay but primi piatti is also risotti, soups, ravioli, lasagne, etc etc... and secondi piatti is also fish, plus now you find almost everywhere vegetarian options (in the north) Ps. Trains like Frecciarossa are on time, yes. Everything else IS NOT.

_"10 posti da visitare se vai in italia"_ Italiani che già ci vivono: *visible confusion*

I am italian and i have to thank you from the bottom of my heart for stopping this trend of thinking we eat spaghetti and meatballs together. That is disgusting and the truth needs to get out there hahahaha. Just a little remark: it's nonna with a double "n". Nona with one n only would literally mean -ninth-.

I was fortunate to be in Italy for a week and the thing that shocked me was how beautiful Italian women are.

“Who needs spaghetti and meatballs when you have bigoli with duck” Io, una veneta: ❤️❤️❤️❤️

After patronizing a local restaurant a few times, we were treated differently. The restaurant was partitioned into two areas: front of the house for tourists and back room for locals. After eating there two times, we were escorted into the "family" area on our third visit and treated like relatives!

Italy is the most beautiful country in the world... there is story and beauty and art in every corner

And remember: every time you drink cappuccino during your meal, an Italian grandma dies... [cit. Casa Surace] ;)

Italians speaks loud but it's me or Americans speaks even louder ?

My friend I’m Italian and you did a fantastic job representing our country🇮🇹🙏🏽 I‘ve been in the US (Milwaukee) and also the US people are very friendly and ready to help you❤️ Love from Italy🇮🇹🤝🇺🇸

What I love most about Italia? Their respect and their dedication to their cultural heritage. I mean look how Italians Love and preserve their culture, architecture, arts. It shows in every aspect of their lives.

2:02 "but the trains are on time" i'm just laughing my ass off, i'm waiting for a train that should've been here 40 mins ago, but nope. i just love trenitalia. yep.

One thing that shocked me In Italy, don't worry to get lost. You will find beautiful spot/corner. Beautiful country. Cheers from Indonesia

Quando ha parlato di Inter-Juventus ho capito che quest'uomo è diventato un vero italiano

Italy is my favorite place of the world! I love everything. When I'm there, I feel at home.

The very definition of irony is an American talking about how loud another nation is :D

"Italians are friendly" My neighbors:" we don't do that here"

American come to italy and they can eat a real Pizza for the first time in their life...imagine...

I'm so proud when people saying nice things about Italy ^^ Much love from a Italian who's living in Germany 💕😁

I love how this guy is totally in love with Italy. How can you blame him? :)

"the trains on Italy are on time" And others fun jokes you can tell yourself

I'm Italian and I loved this video. Very often I ear bad stereotypes on us like we are lazy on work or stupid because we act loud. The truth is we like "enjoying life" (it's a thing) that it's not only duties or work. We take them seriously when it's their time, but in the other time... Why don't take it easy? That's one of the reasons why a lunch or a dinner it's not only a meal :)

believe me, here in Italy the first religion is food!!!

"grab a panzerotti in Milano" nooo u panzrott l'ada pgghià a Baari c je Milan ma c je ma c cos

I'm italian, from Rome...I have to say that all the suggestions you gave are right and useful, especially for tourist coming in Italy for the first time! Good job, well done!

My Mom is Sicilian. When I used to bring home slim friends, she would shake her head, hold up her finger, and say, “She is like a toothpick,” or “He is nothing but bones,” and drag out some bread and cheese for them to eat. 😂😂😂😂😂

You seem so nice! Thanks for the nice words about Italy! :) Have a good day, from Italy.

I was in Italy several times and found it impossible not to have a good time or heavenly meal. What really shocked me was all the buildings, cathedrals, bridges, piazze, homes, town halls, built centuries ago and still in perfect condition. Two world wars couldn't knock them down. Shows that when people have pride and values they take are of what they build. One correction: at 5:26, it's "nonnas" not "nonas".

I am Italian, and at 42 I can say I am always and always being in time - not even five minutes late ONCE. :)

"Nonnas are overhelping" , maybe the best quote to resume my whole life here in South Italy 😂 nice video 😁

Finally there's someone who really understood something about Italy. Love your videos :)

The Italians KNOW how to live. Whilst it is perceived that they are noisy, they are animated, passionate people and this is reflected in the fact that they have more UNESCO World Heritage sites than the rest of Europe. I mean, the art, the history is passion. Being in Italy is PEACEFUL. Yes, animated, but no loud and aggressive noises. I love Italy, been going there for 50 years and it does help if one speaks Italian.

My Nanni is from the Calabrian region of Italy and has taught me so much about what it's like in Italy. She makes amazing food and tells stories of growing up in the rural farm region of Italy, she has also told me much about the dialect of the region and all the differences between "classy" Italian and "farmer" Italian. I love it so much and have always wished to experience the rural life of Italy.

Nice video and thanks for your kind words. But If I can correct anything I'd like to say the fact that in the South there aren't as many museums as in the North isn't so true. In the South there was the Greek colonization, apart from testimonies of native civilizations so you have towns just stuck in time, that means there are several cities that are open-air museums. Just to mention some: Roca Vecchia, Alberobello with the famous "trulli" (Apulia); Sassi di Matera (Basilicata); Valle dei Templi di Agrigento (Sicily) and the two Roman cities Herculaneum and Pompeii (Campania). For the museums: Museo Nazionale della Magna Grecia (Calabria) with the most well preserved Greek statues found nowadays, the "Bronzi di Riace"; Museo archeologico nazionale di Napoli with the prestigious "Collezione Farnese", Museo nazionale di Capodimonte, Museo nazionale Ferroviario di Pietrarsa (Campania); Museo archeologico nazionale di Taranto and it's not a museum but a crime not to mention Castel del Monte (Apulia) founded by "Puer Apuliæ" alias "Stupor mundi" Federico II (the castle appears also on the Italian 1 cent € coin); Museo del papiro, Museo archeologico regionale Antonino Salinas (Sicily) etc. this without mentioning all the churches, every one with a treasure inside (literally in some) and all the archeological sites included the ones in the underground... Sorry this is only a little list, scusate se è poco 😉😁

Best European country I have ever visited.

I m Dutch, I travel a lot in Europe, but I can say, Italy is Italy; fantastic country with amazing people

And remember: NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEEEEVEEEERRRR order a cappucino outside breakfast (after 11.00 AM)!

Honestly, in Northern Italy if you say "we're meeting at 9'30", people do show up at 9'30 XD

I am Italian and must say the description is quite realistic

Italy is one of the best countries in the world

I was in the US Navy from '87 to '91. After I finished Bootcamp and A-School I was stationed on a ship in Gaeta Italy. I absolutely love the country and the people. I also had much more of a culture shock when my ship visited places like Turkey, Isreal, and Egypt. Those places were even more foreign to me.

Amazing video ❤️ I’m Italian and it’s so good to see that someone understands our culture instead of just saying “Italians are loud”. We are very kind people, chilled, relaxed and friendly 😊

Actually, Panzerotti is not a milanese speciality. Its origin is apulian. Apulia, the region in the south east of Italy.

"THE TRAINS ARE ONE TIME" AHAHAHA what a joke my friend.

Italians: you Americans are so loud Americans: why are you yelling?

"There are lots of great wines" *mostra un Aperol Spritz*

quando sei un italiano e ti senti un professore che correggere l'alunno ignorante

finally someone who truly understands the italian culture,thank you.

About how italians are Loud When They speak. I remember a tv advertising in The 80’ about an insurance company. There was an italian couple on holiday in Scotland and they didn’t speak english. They had to ask direction to someone an They believed that to be understood it was enough to speak loud. They addressed to someone passing by and the answer was: “I’m Scottish not deaf!”

That's nice, pretty accurate and it's funny because as Italian I think that American are pretty loud too :-)

It's true that everything is relative: when I've been to the US I thought "americans are the loudest people in the world". Actually I think americans are much louder than Italians. American tourists here in Venice are shouting all the time.

Something that might shock Americans is that there is no Starbucks in the whole if Italy! But instead you have all these little authentic cafes :)

Hi, nice picture of us, thanks for posting. As Italian, born and living in Rome, and having been living in Milan too, I recognize myself in almost all you said! 😀 My I write just a few notes about some of the 10 tips: #1: true, you will never, never, never find spaghetti with meat balls, so, please, DON'T ASK FOR THAT! 😂 As we use to say, that is an "americanata" that does not exist in any part of Italy! 😉 Nowhere, never! #2: true, and shouts use to be as much louder as you move from the north to the south of the Country 😀 #3: not at all: it depends very much from the Region. What you described is valid for the southern of Italy, aproximately from Rome (included) to the deep south, but not for northern Italy, where people use to be much more accurate in timing, specially at work, and people that move from the south to the north of the Country for work or study often find it difficult to get used to the accurate conception of time that northern italians have (I did when I moved from Rome to Milan, and had to spend many years to force myself to change my habits!) #5: drammatically true 🥵 But I have a good news for you: if you are looking for a relaxed holiday, I can suggest you to visit one of the thousands of little villages that our Country can offer, less known then the most famous Venice, Rome or Florence, but as much beatyful, full of art, history and charm as them. #6: absolutely! This is linked with #1: we use to eat both spaghetti and meat balls too, but never in the same plate 😱 The only ecception can be "ragù alla bolognese", wich is a tomato with minced meat that is used to sease pasta. And remember: never invert the order of the dishes! 😬😈 I saw lots of tourists making some things that wold have deserved a criminal complaint to the international tribunal for crimes against humanity 😱 (I'm joking of course), like beginning the dinner with the cake and finishing with the pasta 🤦🏻‍♂️ #10: yes, if you care of your life don't touch calcio 😈 But I don't agree in Pope and fashion, I think this is a stereotype that does not correspond to reality . Well, hope you had a nice time in Italy and see you soon again!

Someone once told me Americans were even louder than us, and I laughed cause I'm sicilian and I thought "nah, that's impossible".. until that day on a train... I will never forget it. Two Australian girls were sitting next to me talking to each other, but I could barely hear them, because the American man despite being almost at the OPPOSITE side of the train was speaking so loud that everyone could hear him. I was completely shocked. It felt unreal 🤣🤣.

I dont think americans can be shocked how loud the italians ca be. They are as loud as the italians ;)

These 10 things impress me a lot. I think I'm falling in love with Italy more and more. So proud that my major is Italian. I will surely visit Italy someday.

“derbies like Inter vs Juventus...” Milanisti: 😮

If you come from Portugal or spain non of these are going to be a shock

I'm italian and i think you understood, and you explain perfectly lot of things that normally tourists don't get, bravo!

About time: ABSOLUTELY NOT TRUE!!!! it depends on the region and most importantly, on the person!!!

We get offended if you don't finish the food in your plate! 😁 We take this really personal. "are you sick?" "didn't you like it?" "something wrong with your meal?" etc... You can ask for a doggy bag, but be prepare to see us crying for you pizza leftover 😂❤️

Only in south Italia it's ok beeing late. In North no, absolutly no.

Porcodd** is another thing that may shock you.

I lived in Italy for 4 years and is an amazing country. I miss it a lot!

I'm Italian and that's quite accurate 😅 The bit with grandmothers cracked me up, so true 🤣 So happy you liked it, despite the shock 😉 Ciao 🙂

When you are in Rome ask for the traditional Carbonara!!!!

I’m bringing my fiancé to Italy to meet my family and he has been watching your videos like CRAZY! He is so excited and he feels less anxious now. Thank you for your videos!

"Trains are on time" hahahahaha lololol well, I wish.... 😂🙈

Thank you for picturing Italy in such a flattering and realistic way

Being from Teggiano, a hill town in So. Italy, but now in the USA, I came home without telling my Nonna because I went on a tour of Italy! I never saw the sites because if I told her I would never be able to leave town. She guilts me into staying with her the whole time. But of course I love her so much and the best cook ever!! Looking forward to going home once Covid is over. Ciao!

Italians are among st one of the friendliest people I ever met!! Grew up surrounded with Italians and other ethnicity. I remember always sharing food with them especially with my next door neighbor, hehe. Loud is just something normal for us Filipino's aswell!! Loud but very friendly and welcoming

Wow...I'm Italian and I must admit that this video is perfect hehe. Welcome to Italy! :)

I can literally confirm everything! Thanks for sharing our way of being :) I've really enjoyed the video :D. It made me laugh a lot, especially for the explanation about our Nonne (grandmothers). Kisses from Rome ✌🏻

It was so nice to watch it - grazie for the passion and kindness towards our Country. A warm Italian embrace

i love italy.

And we put pesto ONLY IN THE PASTA!!! Pizza with pesto kills us

I am from Italian descendance but grew up in the Netherlands and it is a pet peeve of me that people around me always think that spaghetti/lasagna Bolognese and quattro formaggi pizza are everything Italy has to offer. There are so many pastas, meat dishes, stews, risotto's, oven dishes, breads, savoury snacks like arancini and cookies and sweets that Italy has to offer that are often forgotten about. And they are so delicious and definitely worth a try.

I’ve been to Italy twice and absolutely adore it and the people and their culture!❤️

thank you so much for this brilliant presentation of us crazy, loud, BUT awesome people... each city is different, like each menu of each restaurant

Primo piatto is not only pasta, but also rice, soups, gnocchi (dumplings) and similar things....

i love it how he added "WHEN YOU GO TO NAPLES" talking about driving and crossing the road, SPOT ON

Italy is beautiful all around: good food, beautiful views, sunny in summer, you have the sea, the mountains, tons of lakes and rivers, full of culture 💗💗💗