A other brilliant video! So true of all the differences between the cultures of two countries that are not geographically so far apart. Very well presented and amusing too. Well done! 👋
All 5 culture shocks shock us italians too :-) Languages and usages can vary extremely from north to south, from town to town, from village to village and sometimes between different areas of the same city. Let's say that every italian is a foreigner, when out of his doorstep! But I'm sure that a nice girl like you is well received everywhere she puts her feet on! My regards. Claudio from Rome.
Thats very interesting to hear and I like how you put it - every Italian is a foreigner when out of his doorstep! Thank you so much for watching my video ☺️ I look forward to visiting Rome again soon.
Ha!! I remember when I lived in Napoli, on the first of September wool sweaters were worn, and the beaches/pools were closed even though it was just as hot as it was a day ago!!!!
I’m afraid I have to disagree with the person who wrote that all Italians will understand all italian dialects. When I moved to Irpinia from Tuscany, no one understood my accent. Likewise, one of my cousins from Campania could not be understood when she went to Bologna. I would say that dialects are types of language with complete words being changed in dialect. I am with Isabella here
@CatherineFranco-hf2sy i do remember my uncle who had the habit of speaking in neapolitan all the time even outside of Campania and people of other regions wouldn't understand him
The difference between english accents and italian dialects? If one does not understand an english accent (and this may happen not only to a foreigner), there is nothing you can do about it, because, if you claim that you do not understand and ask to repeat, you will get the same words, accents and sounds. If you are in Italy and, by chance (not very common indeed), a person talks to you in a dialect, you ask him/her to repeat the sentence in Italian, she/he will repeat it in Italian (provided that you know Italian, of course). There are accents also in Italy, as everywhere in the World, but nobody will have problems in understanding.
@@namenlos2578 As you say, this only works if the person knows standard Italian. My conversations would not flow very easily if I had to ask people to repeat in Italian every sentence ☺️
@@MyLittleItalianHomestead How many Italians do not know standard italian in your opinion? Where have you been in Italy? It is not a matter of asking the translation of every sentence: it is a matter of asking to speak italian (not difficult). In english-speaking countries, even people whose mother tongue is english can have problems in understanding and these problems cannot be solved, unless with he help of a third party who knows standard English and is able to understand the (English?) language that the local speaks.
My grandparents did not speak any standard Italian and couldn’t watch TV for this reason. A lot of people in poorer areas also only speak dialect (I am from Napoli even though I spent most of my childhood in England). Dialects are difficult for foreigners because the whole language and grammatical system can be different, rather than just the pronunciation so that’s why I think it’s important to make the distinction so that people moving here are prepared for that. A lot of people simply in my area simply don’t want to speak in Italian for the sake of one person, which is absolutely fair enough! You’re more than welcome to make your own video about why English is difficult to understand but that’s not the point of mine.
@@MyLittleItalianHomestead You did a parallel between english accents and italian dialects at the beginning of your video: I just pointed out the differences. Did you ever have problems in understanding italian people (from any region in Italy) of your age or your parents' age? I never had, and I have been in any part of Italy.
I'm not surprised you're called blond. Almost everywhere outside the Anglosphere,.the idea of "blond" includes brownish hair colors. Even in German, many people are "dunkelblond" which is light brown in English. In Latin America you'd definitely be "rubia".
I thought the Catholics in general had a different and more intimate relationship with death. Someone can explain or correct. In the US, stink bugs have invaded in the last 15 years. We are told they came in from Asia on shipment transport. They're everywhere now in Spring/Fall. They sneak in through double-hung windows in old houses, or bad window screens. The amount of them is intense. Except here they are not green, they are a muted light brown color. Maybe the green are native to Italy?
Yes I definitely think you’re right about Catholic countries having a more intimate relationship with death - Day of the Dead for example, is celebrated in Catholic countries even if it isn’t a religious festival itself. Also in Italy it is traditional to leave food out for the dead on All Souls Day and to leave the door slightly ajar so that the spirits can enter! As for the stink bugs, I did a little research and apparently they are native to Eastern Northern America. Either way, they are most unwelcome 😂
Yes there are wakes in Britain which I think is a really nice way to reflect on and remember the life of a loved one. Here people tend to bring something to eat or drink to the relatives when they go and visit the body, before the funeral.
@@MyLittleItalianHomestead In America it is a tradition to bring food to the family's home before the funeral and also to bring food for a small meal after the funeral. Often times this meal is at the church.
@@MyLittleItalianHomestead It is like that in my area and it is the same in Catholic and Lutheran churches. At first you eat to be polite but it helps to do something normal and it makes you talk to people. I think it helps us little to get past the grief.
Well I can’t say I have much experience in this area as I met my partner almost straight away so didn’t go on any dates, but I’ll share what I have experienced: 1. If you move to a rural area and you’re a new person as well as a foreigner, you are bound to attract lots of attention! 2. Lots of men don’t leave home until they get married so it’s quite normal (at least here in a small community) for men to still be living with parents well into their 30’s which can lead to number 3. Men not being particularly domesticated and expecting women to carry out “traditional” roles - again, this is just my experience of living in a small, rural community before anyone takes offence! I think so long as you can hold a conversation in Italian and you are willing to take up opportunities to socialise, you will naturally meet people. Where are you based at the moment?
We also have stink bugs in America and this is the time of year for them to be out. They are easy to kill. I use a half size piece of paper towel and wad it up when I squish the bug so the smell does not escape then I toss it in the toilet and flush. Our stink bugs are a dirty brown but the shape is the same as your green ones. What about the men? You are very attractive and I have the impression that Italian men are more tenacious? Is this real or a stereotype?
I will try your stink bug tip, thank you! 😂 As for men, I feel like there has been a very noticeable change since I used to visit during my summer holidays growing up - back then it was common to be hissed at, leered at and constantly approached - but now I would say men are a lot more reserved, partly because society has evolved but I also think partly because men have such easy access to half-naked women on their phones all the time (and even in real life!) that they’ve become a bit desensitized to the thrill of seeing someone attractive! Having said that, there are still definitely some cultural differences - from my experience they go all-out to win you over, often with big romantic gestures and they send a LOT more texts! My partner also seems very comfortable showing affection in public, as do many others I see, which is different from the UK. Sorry that was a pretty long answer in the end! 😂
@@MyLittleItalianHomestead No, this was fabulous thank you. I am very happy you responded. I am happy to hear they have evolved. I am at an age where I think it's cute to see young people being romantic. It reminds me of days past. You should have seen us in the 70s! It was a wild and crazy time. Have a wonderful week.
@@namenlos2578 Yes I have visited many parts of Italy and studied in Perugia for a while. This is my personal experience and therefore will be different to yours and that’s what makes life interesting 😊
A other brilliant video! So true of all the differences between the cultures of two countries that are not geographically so far apart. Very well presented and amusing too. Well done! 👋
All 5 culture shocks shock us italians too :-) Languages and usages can vary extremely from north to south, from town to town, from village to village and sometimes between different areas of the same city. Let's say that every italian is a foreigner, when out of his doorstep! But I'm sure that a nice girl like you is well received everywhere she puts her feet on! My regards. Claudio from Rome.
Thats very interesting to hear and I like how you put it - every Italian is a foreigner when out of his doorstep! Thank you so much for watching my video ☺️ I look forward to visiting Rome again soon.
Ha!! I remember when I lived in Napoli, on the first of September wool sweaters were worn, and the beaches/pools were closed even though it was just as hot as it was a day ago!!!!
Yes, exactly! The rules are the rules 😂
amazing vedio❤🎉
Good job. Un punto di vista un po' diverso dal solito.
Grazie mille! ☺️
nicely done .... brava.☕
Grazie mille!
Great video. Subbed.
Spettacolare 🤯🤯
I’m afraid I have to disagree with the person who wrote that all Italians will understand all italian dialects. When I moved to Irpinia from Tuscany, no one understood my accent. Likewise, one of my cousins from Campania could not be understood when she went to Bologna. I would say that dialects are types of language with complete words being changed in dialect. I am with Isabella here
@CatherineFranco-hf2sy i do remember my uncle who had the habit of speaking in neapolitan all the time even outside of Campania and people of other regions wouldn't understand him
The difference between english accents and italian dialects? If one does not understand an english accent (and this may happen not only to a foreigner), there is nothing you can do about it, because, if you claim that you do not understand and ask to repeat, you will get the same words, accents and sounds. If you are in Italy and, by chance (not very common indeed), a person talks to you in a dialect, you ask him/her to repeat the sentence in Italian, she/he will repeat it in Italian (provided that you know Italian, of course). There are accents also in Italy, as everywhere in the World, but nobody will have problems in understanding.
@@namenlos2578 As you say, this only works if the person knows standard Italian. My conversations would not flow very easily if I had to ask people to repeat in Italian every sentence ☺️
@@MyLittleItalianHomestead How many Italians do not know standard italian in your opinion? Where have you been in Italy? It is not a matter of asking the translation of every sentence: it is a matter of asking to speak italian (not difficult). In english-speaking countries, even people whose mother tongue is english can have problems in understanding and these problems cannot be solved, unless with he help of a third party who knows standard English and is able to understand the (English?) language that the local speaks.
My grandparents did not speak any standard Italian and couldn’t watch TV for this reason. A lot of people in poorer areas also only speak dialect (I am from Napoli even though I spent most of my childhood in England). Dialects are difficult for foreigners because the whole language and grammatical system can be different, rather than just the pronunciation so that’s why I think it’s important to make the distinction so that people moving here are prepared for that. A lot of people simply in my area simply don’t want to speak in Italian for the sake of one person, which is absolutely fair enough! You’re more than welcome to make your own video about why English is difficult to understand but that’s not the point of mine.
@@MyLittleItalianHomestead You did a parallel between english accents and italian dialects at the beginning of your video: I just pointed out the differences. Did you ever have problems in understanding italian people (from any region in Italy) of your age or your parents' age? I never had, and I have been in any part of Italy.
I'm not surprised you're called blond. Almost everywhere outside the Anglosphere,.the idea of "blond" includes brownish hair colors. Even in German, many people are "dunkelblond" which is light brown in English. In Latin America you'd definitely be "rubia".
Ah that’s interesting! Thank you. Perhaps it’s the Brits that have it wrong 😂
@@MyLittleItalianHomestead
I don't think anyone is wrong. It's just subjective
Honouring the dead and the death is an utmost psychological and spiritual attitude raised by Christian Catholic history and mindset
@@francescospinosa4219 It’s fascinating! I can’t wait to learn more ☺️
I thought the Catholics in general had a different and more intimate relationship with death. Someone can explain or correct. In the US, stink bugs have invaded in the last 15 years. We are told they came in from Asia on shipment transport. They're everywhere now in Spring/Fall. They sneak in through double-hung windows in old houses, or bad window screens. The amount of them is intense. Except here they are not green, they are a muted light brown color. Maybe the green are native to Italy?
Yes I definitely think you’re right about Catholic countries having a more intimate relationship with death - Day of the Dead for example, is celebrated in Catholic countries even if it isn’t a religious festival itself. Also in Italy it is traditional to leave food out for the dead on All Souls Day and to leave the door slightly ajar so that the spirits can enter! As for the stink bugs, I did a little research and apparently they are native to Eastern Northern America. Either way, they are most unwelcome 😂
@@MyLittleItalianHomestead Yes, most unwelcome!
No wakes in Britain? I remember them in the US.
Yes there are wakes in Britain which I think is a really nice way to reflect on and remember the life of a loved one. Here people tend to bring something to eat or drink to the relatives when they go and visit the body, before the funeral.
@@MyLittleItalianHomestead In America it is a tradition to bring food to the family's home before the funeral and also to bring food for a small meal after the funeral. Often times this meal is at the church.
Oh wow, I didn’t know that - thank you for sharing! Churches here still feel like a very formal setting so I can’t imagine that happening here 😅
@@MyLittleItalianHomestead It is like that in my area and it is the same in Catholic and Lutheran churches. At first you eat to be polite but it helps to do something normal and it makes you talk to people. I think it helps us little to get past the grief.
Sooo what is dating like for a single person there?
Well I can’t say I have much experience in this area as I met my partner almost straight away so didn’t go on any dates, but I’ll share what I have experienced: 1. If you move to a rural area and you’re a new person as well as a foreigner, you are bound to attract lots of attention! 2. Lots of men don’t leave home until they get married so it’s quite normal (at least here in a small community) for men to still be living with parents well into their 30’s which can lead to number 3. Men not being particularly domesticated and expecting women to carry out “traditional” roles - again, this is just my experience of living in a small, rural community before anyone takes offence! I think so long as you can hold a conversation in Italian and you are willing to take up opportunities to socialise, you will naturally meet people. Where are you based at the moment?
We also have stink bugs in America and this is the time of year for them to be out. They are easy to kill. I use a half size piece of paper towel and wad it up when I squish the bug so the smell does not escape then I toss it in the toilet and flush. Our stink bugs are a dirty brown but the shape is the same as your green ones. What about the men? You are very attractive and I have the impression that Italian men are more tenacious? Is this real or a stereotype?
I will try your stink bug tip, thank you! 😂 As for men, I feel like there has been a very noticeable change since I used to visit during my summer holidays growing up - back then it was common to be hissed at, leered at and constantly approached - but now I would say men are a lot more reserved, partly because society has evolved but I also think partly because men have such easy access to half-naked women on their phones all the time (and even in real life!) that they’ve become a bit desensitized to the thrill of seeing someone attractive! Having said that, there are still definitely some cultural differences - from my experience they go all-out to win you over, often with big romantic gestures and they send a LOT more texts! My partner also seems very comfortable showing affection in public, as do many others I see, which is different from the UK. Sorry that was a pretty long answer in the end! 😂
@@MyLittleItalianHomestead No, this was fabulous thank you. I am very happy you responded. I am happy to hear they have evolved. I am at an age where I think it's cute to see young people being romantic. It reminds me of days past. You should have seen us in the 70s! It was a wild and crazy time. Have a wonderful week.
Haha, sounds like you have some fun stories to tell! ☺️ Thank you so much and have a great week ahead too 💕
@@MyLittleItalianHomestead Sometimes I talk too much. lol
have you been to other parts of Italy by any chance? It appears that you did not.
@@namenlos2578 Yes I have visited many parts of Italy and studied in Perugia for a while. This is my personal experience and therefore will be different to yours and that’s what makes life interesting 😊
Green stink bugs are European and stink when squashed.
Grey stink bugs are Asian and are now more invasive than the native ones.
Aaah thank you for clarifying 😊