I lived in Italy for a year and this is pretty much right on. It is important to remember that Italy does not exist for your entertainment. It is their home. It is not an adult Disneyland where you go to patronizingly comment on the charming little Mediterranean people and their quaint customs. Italians are quite sophisticated and educated. They tolerate tourists better than some other European nations because hospitality is a part of their upbringing. But after the throngs of summer, even their patience can wear thin. They really appreciate it if you try a little Italian, even if you mess it up. They are gracious and friendly. Don’t be that loud, crass American with loud clothes, indecent dress, and nonstop profanity. Don’t demand ketchup and ice and expect everyone to know your slang. And one important thing this video did not mention, do not make a fool of yourself by being drunk in public. That is considered very disgraceful in Italy.
I have been to Italy, and was horrified by the graffiti sprayed all over the ancient buildings. Naples was disgusting, and heaped with black garbage bags, and once again, graffiti!
6 years in Italy with the USAF ('68-'78). Hung out a lot with Italians and learned Italian (not much choice 😁). 40+ years later, I can still carry on a conversation. I've been back for a few weeks a dozen or so times since 2001 - motorcycling through the smaller towns and roads for the most part. An absolutely lovely country and people.
It's not that man. He probably was a bit too harsh. Block the sidewalk, take selfies and be loud if you want. People immediately forget about that. Italians are very loud. Just respect the monuments. Do not carve your name into the colosseum or Pompei nor take a piece of them, do not drive a Maserati down the Spanish Steps, do not swim in the Trevi Fountain and do not climb the Dante's Statue. All these things have happened. For the rest enjoy your time, drink wine, visit and party as much as you want
@ - I saw it quite often near my apartment. I often ran into large groups that would block the corner of a very busy intersection. Some tour company used that spot as a pick up point a few days a week in the early morning. Their clients were oblivious to the regular pedestrian traffic. It was really quite amazing.
Not only in New York, I went to Viena, Budapest and Prague for vacations and the most anoying, loud and not respectfull at all were Italians, they were also very upset that no one spoke Italian.....
I have spent about 1 hour in the Sistine Chapel. 1,000s of tourists were talking loud while inside. Several times, an employee had to remind them to be a bit quiter (in English), because it is a sacred site. A smiliar issue was "the door" to the Vatican. 2 men filtered tourists all day because of their clothing. Overall, a lot of countries in Europe (mostly Spain, Poland, Italy, Greece, Portugal, Ukraine, southern Germany) are really strong believers. Have a great travel experience in Europe all of you and enjoy it. --- Thanks for the content dear Gregor. Best wishes from Germany
Headed to Italy for a 13 day train tour in April.. have started studying key phrases and local customs to try and be respectful and inclusive. Someone asked why I “needed” to since I was going to be with a tour group most of the time and I just told them it felt like the right thing to do 🤷🏻♀️ and I wanted to make my own connections with people not rely on the guide the whole time
My wife and I have been to parts of Italy, but not enough to say we went to Italy. As they say with many so-called travellers, You visit a country for one day and you can write a book. If you stay a week/month you can write a paragraph, but if you stay a year you will write a sentence. Communities have their own nuances and stories, one cannot pinpoint one event, community or experience and say that people in this country are like this. One has to experience another country and their culture with respect and appreciate what each place has to offer. Also, my wife and I do a lot of research of each country we visit and yes being respectful can open a lot of doors just by asking politely if they speak English and inform them where you are from and what it is you want. More often than not, people have recommended places to see and eat and those experiences have been memorable.
Grazie per il video, la cosa più importante che hai detto è di non considerare l’Italia come un grande parco divertimenti. Ci sono cose che sono li da millenni e necessitano di rispetto e cura, ci sono regole ed usanze da rispettare come in qualsiasi altro paese del mondo. Rispetto e buona educazione e sarete sempre trattati come in famiglia
Learning Italian before I visited had made a huge difference. The waiter's have appreciated it and complemented me on trying. Currently in Laga Del Garda watching this video.
It is absolutely true that Italians find it a bit annoying when you just order pizza and pasta in restaurants. The flip side of that is that I have had waiters and waitresses smile from ear to ear when I order lampredotto or tripe and an obscure local wine for dinner. They seem genuinely happy when you explore the local delicacies, and one place even gave me a discount on my bill because I wasn't being like a typical tourist!
@@alessandroroveda2859 that's exactly what I had in mind! I have never seen lampredotto in the US, ever, so that's the first thing I look for in Tuscany.
I agree with most of what you say. I personally enjoy trying lots of different foods when I travel, but if my travelling companions only want pizza and pasta it’s really nobody else’s business.
Bellissimo video. Non c'è molto da aggiungere, tranne che, se non riescono a portare rispetto a molti monumenti che hanno più di 1000 anni, perché credono veramente di essere a Disneyland, sappiano che rischiano anchd multe salatissime o grossi guai legali. ..giustamente. Ottime avvertenze !!!👍😉👏👏👏
I'm American, married to an Italian, and we live in Abruzzo. Great video, you covered all the important points and make some great comparisons with Italians in the US. Know that outside the tourist cities, you need to know basic Italian. On the flip side, Abruzzo has become one of the up-and-coming popular spots in Italy even for Italians. I always smile when I see Italian tourists trying to eat arrosticini, one of the iconic Abruzzese foods. Especially the northerners eating it like spiedini pushing the lamb off the skewers with knife and fork or trying to eat it like corn on the cob, pinkies out. Nope....you pick the skewer up with one hand, bite it, and pull sideways. Eat it like a caveman, it's finger food! And yes, drink and eat locally....each region has spectacular cuisine. I'd never eat pesto or carbonara in Abruzzo, just like I'd never have timballo teramano, olive ascolane, or arrosticini in Roma. The wines are as varied....Montepulciano d'Abruzzo is different from Montepulciano from Toscana.
Key words, fondamentali: grazie, scusi, per favore, le dispiace se faccio … se prendo… se vado…” posso?” “SCUSI, lei parla inglese?” Non è necessario “essere o sembrare Italiano”, non è possibile come non è possibile per un Italiano “sembrare o essere” di un altro Paese. È essenziale essere educati e rispettosi verso usi e costumi locali☮️
"Le diaspace se" forse è anche troppo. Grazie prego scusi... tornerò😂 a parte gli scherzi sì. Un minimo di base sarebbe preferibile. Io faccio così ovunque vada. Mi sembra il minimo. Molti invece sembra che vengano in italia con la spocchia che tutti debbano parlare inglese x forza
"Le diaspace se" forse è anche troppo. Grazie prego scusi... tornerò😂 a parte gli scherzi sì. Un minimo di base sarebbe preferibile. Io faccio così ovunque vada. Mi sembra il minimo. Molti invece sembra che vengano in italia con la spocchia che tutti debbano parlare inglese x forza
Currently watching this video on a train from Florence to Venice. Have been watching your videos as preparation to our first trip to Italy and found them to be very useful and on point! Grazie!
Yes, remember, every region, every city, every small village has its own products and traditional dishes, so, ask for advice to the locals and try aalllll of them, food is our treasure (one of our treasures). The same way, if you wanna know our country you have to visit it from the Alps to Sicily....Buon viaggio 😃😌 P.S. I thank you in advance for being respectful of my city (ROMA)...I'm sure you will understand the real value and meaning of this unique place. I was born here and everyday i feel like I'm walking on my 3 thousand year-old roots and I feel the history of my city runs in my blood 😊❤❤❤
Great list here Gregor! The Italian people are so warm and friendly, it is just about being respectful! All we need to do is to remember their cultural norms are just a little different, and do a little research before you go there and don't assume it is the same as your home town. Grazie!
Our cultural norms are from a Western country and are no different from most of Europe. We only ask for respect for our country which is happy to host tourists who love art, culture, food etc. and not people do damage and behave like hooligans!!! That's all.😉👍
@@gabrielesantucci6189 Couldn't agree more, we have been to Italy 6x and already have next summer booked. The people, food, cultural sites, art and beautiful scenery is what keeps drawing us back!
Excellent video! And thank you for mentioning northern Italy: sometimes we feel ignored by tourists who feel that, apart from Venice, Italy starts south of the Appennino Tosco Emiliano 😊
Il Nord Italia è pieno di perle. Il vino innanzitutto. Centinaia di cantine ai vertici della qualità mondiale. Franciacorta per esempio. Per non parlare delle Alpi e tutta la zona collinare ai piedi delle montagne, il piacentino, centinaia di piccoli borghi, le Langhe, la Romagna, Rimini...... MAMMA MA!!!
Another useful video from my main man! ... When visiting our cities, towns, and villages, just remember the immortal words of Ron Burgundy: "Stay classy"
About a week ago there was a girl skinny dipping in the fountain just behind you there in Santo Spirito. Every morning my son and I go there and pick trash out of the fountain before my cappuccino at caffee ricchi
Great video. I am just in Florence now. Yesterday, I saw something that made me gag. There was a group of women, from a “certain country”, in tight yoga pants, and revealing tops, plopped down their yoga mats right in front of the entry to Bell tower. As a woman, I felt embarrassed for them. Let’s just say that seeing that was appalling. I don’t understand what goes through people’s minds. Geez, some people have no class. Then. On the other side of the church, again, woman from “certain country” was covered in pigeons, feeding them left over food. 😂 😱 😳
Wow, that must have been quite the sight! 😳 It's always surprising to see how differently people can act when they're in a new place. I totally get where you're coming from-sometimes a little cultural awareness can go a long way. Florence is such a beautiful city, and it's always nice when everyone shows it the respect it deserves. Thanks for sharing your experience!
I traveled in Italy last summer and this spring, you are spot on with your advice. I found that my effort to speak some Italian was much appreciated by locals, even if they could speak English. People are warm and kind, a smile and "buongiorno" goes a long way ❤ Can't wait to return next spring. 🎉
I just came across this video. Good video. The thing that many Americans don't get is the concept of relaxing and taking it easy. It is very Italian to drink in the ambience of the day or night. American's are too prattle minded because of the fact the U.S hasn't developed a culture and only know what is on social media. Italy is a very ancient land. Italy does have a social media, but they recognize it as something that is part of history. Italians treating U.S like a Disney land. I have friends who are Italian and Italian descent. I'm going to bring that up to them.
Been to Italy many times. Italians are welcoming and warm people. We always apologized for not speaking Italian and asked the person if they did. Most people did and were very helpful. Btw, the guy in the video looks and sounds a bit like John Malkovich.
Good advice because sadly, "common sense" isn't so common. Another thing I learned early on in my travels to Italy is to respect the "NON TOCCARE!" It should go without saying that "DON"T TOUCH!" means exactly that, especially in museums and galleries. It also applies to shopping. So many tourists (not to pigeon-hole, suffice to say often from certain non-European countries) feel entitled to touch and toss around everything. Whether you're in La Rinascente or at Sant'Ambrogio market, whether buying a handbag or some fresh fruit, a simple "Scusi, posso?" is considerate and always appreciated.
One thing to remember is that for many people going to any country is truly a once in a lifetime experience, literally. Some people are not going to have the money to go back or even travel around in one country, so seeing only a historic city like Rome is what they want to go see. I agree with all that is said here. Respect other cultures and be polite.
Great advice all around! Especially expanding on food comfort zone and restaurants. BTW "To have seen Italy without having seen Sicily is not to have seen Italy at all, for Sicily is the clue to everything". Goethe.
in Rome I had friends who had an apartment and rented it... and they charged for cleaning at the end of their stay... some tourists left the house a total mess... I try to leave it as clean as possible because cleaning an accommodation well is a long job
As an American Expat in Europe, dress nice(as you should to begin with) have manners, and stop taking pic's every 2 seconds...put that phone away! How often do you really go back and look at Holiday photo's, me either. They're called memories for a reason and we don't forget them. Europeans are kind, just keep it classy and look the part. They will welcome you with open arms, even if you choose the pizza. From Europe with Love. Lovely travel channel. ( Mrs.P)
Most of these tips are common sense and I absolutely try to be respectful and considerate when traveling abroad. That being said, I think if someone is offended because you have an accent and don't say a word properly then they are the ones with the problem. I have never ever gotten upset with a foreigner with an accent who says "good morning" or some other phrase wrong. A little patience and understanding is a two way street.
You hope that everyone will be kind and respectful to wherever you travel, foreign country or your own home country. It is annoying when people do try to taking so much time to take a picture of some place famous. I personally do not people in my shots of famous places, so I am always waiting to quickly capture that moment but if I can’t then I take the best pictures I can and move on. I do not need it as proof as I was there, it only matters to me if I was there.
I'm reasonably fluent in Italian, and so I was able to get into a lot of interesting conversations while I was in Italy. When I would arrive at a hotel, the first thing I would say (after "buongiorno") was "Abbiamo una prenotazione," and the person at the hotel would not know where I was from until they looked at my passport. This is a good phrase to know. Incidentally, the final "e" in "grazie" is pronounced "eh" instead of "A", and so you need to work on your pronunciation as well. I also speak German, Spanish, and French, and so I have a lot of experience with variations in vowel sounds from one language to another. We rented a car in Rome and drove to Florence, Siena, Pitigliano, and Tivoli/Hadrian's Villa. I am anxious to go back.
As an American I HATE when my fellow countryfolk behave badly here in NYC. If they don't act with class & decorum where THEY LIVE, you'd be hard pressed to get them to suddenly act properly elsewhere. Chiedo scusa 😢 (btw my biggest mess up was folding my slice of pizza to eat it instead of using a fork & knife - I'm from Brooklyn what can I say 😅)
You´re so good! I have just found your videos, and already learned, that in Northern Italy, they say: "Brioche" but in other parts, it´s called "cornetto" :-) My husband and I have been 4 times in Giardini Naxos in Sicily, and just because, I can some frases in Italian, we have made good relationships with some of the locals
It's pretty funny how they take litter and recycling seriously however they light up cigarettes wherever they please, whilst walking, after eating in a busy outdoor restraunt and near kids etc. I'm not use to that. Here in AUS our government banned 20m near food and basically frowned upon which has reduced people doing it not to mention the price
Is there food police there? Are the locals going to dime me out cuz they’ve been stalking my every bite around town, seeing me eat nothing but cannoli?
I have never walked down the city street wothout a shirt. I see wemon in Austin wearing swimming suits downtown and in shoping malls once in a while. This is crazy to me!
yeah, that's bad. Here in Bangkok, I saw a Aussie tourist with his shirt almost all the way unbuttoned in a small local food market. Very disrespectful to the people that call the area home.
Latin: salve (to wish someone good health) Italian: salute (to wish someone good health) English: health English: greeting (salute : ) "salve" is a word that here in Italy has remained unchanged throughout the millennia since ancient Rome
I love your channel. So helpful to me. Trying to plan for a September 2025 trip. Need you expertise. The Airbnb for my Rome stay says it’s Esquilino; also says Lazio….how is this area? Is it in walking distance to all the sites? And my Airbnb for Florence is located it says Borgo San Frediano (Firenze). How is that area? Walking distance to most attractions? We don’t mind d walking. We hike a lot😅any info would be great!
Sui vari social si parla spesso di questo "coprifuoco" del cappuccino. In realtà non c'è nulla di misterioso, vi spiego una volta per tutte il senso della cosa: il latte é un cibo difficile da digerire, va benissimo per la colazione perché poi si ha tutto il tempo per metabolizzarlo. Prendere un cappuccino il pomeriggio o la sera potrebbe ridurre la capacità di gustare appieno la cena ed è questo che infastidisce gli italiani! C'è tanto impegno e passione nella preparazione del cibo, che senso ha mangiare a pancia giá piena o con le papille gustative addormentate dal cappuccino? Dopo cena, poi, i grassi del latte sono davvero un inutile appesantimento della cena. Insomma, come mai gli italiani non ingrassano? Perché fanno attenzione a queste cose, perché amano gustare i pasti con tutti i sensi al top e perché la notte vogliono dormire bene anche dopo una cena abbondante! Non c'è nessun mistero, solo un po' di buon senso😊😊😊. Complimenti per i tuoi video!
@@ElenaLume-fq2bv Non ti è mai capitato di bere una cioccolata calda al pomeriggio o dopo cena? Anche quella contiene il latte, eppure non c'è questo stigma come nei confronti del cappuccino...
@@fredjackson3264 No, la cioccolata calda mai bevuta la sera, francamente non mi é mai venuto in mente! È vero, non c'è lo stigma ma solo perché nessun creator lo ha mai evidenziato. Poi ognuno è libero di fare come vuole. Il consiglio ad uno straniero che vuole godersi davvero la cucina italiana é quello di evitare il latte la sera, ma ripeto: nessuno vi metterà in galera per questo.
Already clicked the like button. Usually I subscribe after I see more videos by you. This is the first I've seen. Even here most places aren't open round the clock. I live at NYC. I like Pizza and Pasta. In Italy they eat many things I don't.
I would add to always say "mi scusi" (excuse me) or "per favore" (please) before asking for direction or something. If you straight out shoot a question to people you don't know, they will feel you are rude and entitled if you don't, and in some cases they will give you a wrong answer on purpose if you don't 😅
I’m an American. My wife and I were in Edinburgh recently. On two separate occasions, groups of Italians were by far the loudest people we encountered on our trip. Literally shouting in a restaurant at one point. As an American, I thought we were supposed to be the loud and obnoxious travelers? 😉
@@frangeesk Se vai a mangiare in un ristorante popolare, allora questo devi metterlo in conto.😂😂 Io questa domenica pensavo di diventare isterica. In una trattoria, accanto a noi, si sono messi a sedere dei giovani genitori, con dei bambini. I genitori parlavano a voce alta, uno sopra altro, e i bambini battevano le posate sui bicchieri e piatti. Adulti sgridavano i bambini, con voce ancora più grossa, "ora basta", ma ai bambini non gliene importava niente, continuavano con il loro concerto. Dopo che hanno pagato, una madre si rivolse verso di noi, e ci disse " scusate per il disturbo", 🥶🤢😬 Quando se ne sono andati tutta la trattoria fece un grande sospiro.😂
My husband is a chef de cuisine on Venice. He's born and grew in Venice. And yes , he say who American are the loudder tourist in the world ( and the big alcoolist he say but not than the venetian people 😂). I work in Venice since 2011 and yes I agree, my husband is in right. The question is : how much is drunk? Sorry for my bad english speaker yes but writer meh...
@1:05 Can't wait til the kids have all of this ammunition of their parents mistakes because it's the internet...can only imagine that hilarious argument. Child: "this is why I'm so messed up".
In 2003 i was working in Italy and had a rental car, and one evening it was so difficult to find a place to prk it i ended up doing as the locals, parking on the sidewalk, when i exited the car a family stopped and looked at the car and me, feeling guilty parking on the sidewalk said to them "when in rome, do as the romans" and thought i was clever, but they didn't understand me and i asked them why they looked at my car, "oh, its a new model" they told me, they hadn't seen that car model before
There is no excuse for lewd and lascivious behavior. This comes across as going to Arlington National Cemetery or the Lincoln Memorial and climbing on either monument naked or worse.
Salve! I marciapiedi in Italia sono larghi circa 1,5 metri. Quelli che vedete nel video sono molto stretti perche' si trovano nei centri storici delle citta'.
@@GregorBrown Salve, credevo le potesse far piacere ricevere precisazioni da noi italiani. Non e' il caso che qui ci si dilunghi sulla evoluzione dei marciapiedi nel corso dei secoli. Ad esempio il centro storico di Firenze e' in gran parte medievale con strade molto strette. Se si sposta nella zona ottocentesca della città' (poco frequentata dai turisti) vedrà marciapiedi di altro tipo. Certo, per uno statunitense sembreranno sempre piccoli 😉 Buona serata
It's not just Italy. I live/work in a tourist haven in the US. People throwing garbage on the ground, driving like maniacs, walking around screaming drunk, and all this with the "I pay you, you're my servant" attitude. It only takes a few idiots to make locals dread the arrival of the "tourons".
Glad to see I didn’t offend anyone when I was there in 2016. I did tip my car service driver in Bologna for being early and handling my luggage before and after. It was only 5 Euro and I was discrete. Eating was a problem for me as I am not supposed to eat dinner after 7pm but I managed. I actually had a Margarita pizza for the very first time in my life Siena. My favorite dish was Malfetta or Gnudi. I had squid in Venice. Seems each restaurant I ate at wanted to give me their complimentary bread soup which was very filling but I ate as much as I could out of politeness. I found the policy of dressing up as if going to church or to a nice restaurant and always being polite and smiling went a long way. Also being very patient. Life is much slower and more relaxed outside the U.S.
@ sylviedhancarville. This wasn’t a taxi. It was a private car service. It wasn’t a limo but a black high end car, very discrete. He was dressed in a black suit, no uniform. He was there at least a half hour early. I went out early to wait and when he realized I was waiting for him he came over, got my luggage and took .e to the airport. He also took my bags out at the airport and brought them to check in.
Loud tourists really stand out in Europe where people naturally seem to know to lean in and chat at a level appropriate for the space they’re in - which is simple politeness and self-awareness. However every nation has its band of tourists that give their whole country a bad rep! I’ve been in cafès in Paris where I’ve heard the whole conversation of excessively loud Americans despite being at the other end of the room and listened to them on trains where they seem to have to comment loudly about every observation good or bad. Australians visiting Bali have a reputation for drunken bad behaviour and it was the Italians that I found were rude in both in France, cutting in line at attractions, and thinking it was okay to enter Dubai wearing low cut tops with bike shorts. Unfortunately it’s the few rude people we remember and not the thousands who travel showing grace and respect and not drawing attention to themselves.
These are great points, but they are not just for visiting Italy. Anytime we travel, we should be respectful of those who call someplace home. I know I wouldn't like it if huge crowds came to my small hometown and acted rude or disrespectful.
Another valuable video Gregor. Thank you. We are off to Florence on Tuesday. Staying in an Agriturismo close to Impruneta. Your videos have been of great advice........can't wait to get started on all that food and wine! Saluti!
I think that a rule of thumb when traveling but generally living anywhere is to be respectful of who's around you and try to follow general rules and good sense. When traveling it's important to open your eyes, be alert and watch how things are done in the new place you're visiting. He's correct about entering religious places like churches or mosques...be respectful...they are not museums...they are sacred places for believers and must be treated with respect. I'm also a guard in the Vatican...no really short shorts, no tank tops...you have to look decent and not as if you're at the beach. I had to accompany a couple of Americans to the exit after 2 warnings: it many churches it's not allowed to take pictures inside although you can in St. Peter's in the Vatican but don't be touching or posing with the statues and art, don't be trying to take artistic pictures with your camera on a base or in the floor...keep your voice down...no running or sitting on the floor...no eating inside...men, please, take your hat upon entering. Remember...its a church and a place of prayer...it's just common sense.
As a Catholic, I look forward to seeing the Vatican and the cathedral and chapels there. I was told you can get a non-public tour of St Peters crypt if you request early. Is this true?
Dear this isn’t American behavior for all Americans. We have a thing called manners in the South. We have the same reaction when tourists from the North come to our home town of New Orleans. Locals do not flash their privates, get sloppy drunk, or are loud drunks. I can relate to the Italians in this. They have ruined a lot of our monuments and beautiful locations where locals no longer go because of bus loads of tourists.
In big cities you can find some restaurants that use gluten-free pasta... but in general, no. I advise you to inform the restaurant of your problem, and I'm sure you will eat something good anyway!
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Albino im a 1st Hueman where do I go in Italy
how about i cancel my trio and not throw my pink dollars about but i see how you have to do this for americans as they are a saltless people
I lived in Italy for a year and this is pretty much right on. It is important to remember that Italy does not exist for your entertainment. It is their home. It is not an adult Disneyland where you go to patronizingly comment on the charming little Mediterranean people and their quaint customs. Italians are quite sophisticated and educated. They tolerate tourists better than some other European nations because hospitality is a part of their upbringing. But after the throngs of summer, even their patience can wear thin. They really appreciate it if you try a little Italian, even if you mess it up. They are gracious and friendly. Don’t be that loud, crass American with loud clothes, indecent dress, and nonstop profanity. Don’t demand ketchup and ice and expect everyone to know your slang. And one important thing this video did not mention, do not make a fool of yourself by being drunk in public. That is considered very disgraceful in Italy.
Thanks for the comment. Thanks.
I have been to Italy, and was horrified by the graffiti sprayed all over the ancient buildings. Naples was disgusting, and heaped with black garbage bags, and once again, graffiti!
"This is not Disneyland" ! Standing ovation !
As an italian, I really appreciate this video. Thanks a lot for shaping these informations
6 years in Italy with the USAF ('68-'78). Hung out a lot with Italians and learned Italian (not much choice 😁). 40+ years later, I can still carry on a conversation. I've been back for a few weeks a dozen or so times since 2001 - motorcycling through the smaller towns and roads for the most part.
An absolutely lovely country and people.
Ah, that's great. And you must touch me cool stories from your motorcycle trips.
There is a certain irony here. In New York City, no other group so effectively blocks sidewalk traffic like an Italian tour group.
It's not that man. He probably was a bit too harsh. Block the sidewalk, take selfies and be loud if you want. People immediately forget about that. Italians are very loud. Just respect the monuments. Do not carve your name into the colosseum or Pompei nor take a piece of them, do not drive a Maserati down the Spanish Steps, do not swim in the Trevi Fountain and do not climb the Dante's Statue. All these things have happened. For the rest enjoy your time, drink wine, visit and party as much as you want
@@bunkie2100 i’ve been in New York many many times and never ever saw italians do that.
@ - I saw it quite often near my apartment. I often ran into large groups that would block the corner of a very busy intersection. Some tour company used that spot as a pick up point a few days a week in the early morning. Their clients were oblivious to the regular pedestrian traffic. It was really quite amazing.
Those aren't tourists, they are residents.
Not only in New York, I went to Viena, Budapest and Prague for vacations and the most anoying, loud and not respectfull at all were Italians, they were also very upset that no one spoke Italian.....
I have spent about 1 hour in the Sistine Chapel. 1,000s of tourists were talking loud while inside. Several times, an employee had to remind them to be a bit quiter (in English), because it is a sacred site. A smiliar issue was "the door" to the Vatican. 2 men filtered tourists all day because of their clothing. Overall, a lot of countries in Europe (mostly Spain, Poland, Italy, Greece, Portugal, Ukraine, southern Germany) are really strong believers. Have a great travel experience in Europe all of you and enjoy it. --- Thanks for the content dear Gregor. Best wishes from Germany
Headed to Italy for a 13 day train tour in April.. have started studying key phrases and local customs to try and be respectful and inclusive.
Someone asked why I “needed” to since I was going to be with a tour group most of the time and I just told them it felt like the right thing to do 🤷🏻♀️ and I wanted to make my own connections with people not rely on the guide the whole time
Gotta Respect the culture… wherever you go.
We’re not all pigs. My family went to Rome a couple of weeks ago. I am glad to say we were very respectful. It’s so beautiful.
I'm happy to hear that and thank you for sharing your experiences
So thank to you and your family
Your family and you will always be welcome to Italy ❤
Everything said matches with the behaviour of so many English and Germans in Gran Canaria last June. I can't stand that lack of education.
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My wife and I have been to parts of Italy, but not enough to say we went to Italy. As they say with many so-called travellers, You visit a country for one day and you can write a book. If you stay a week/month you can write a paragraph, but if you stay a year you will write a sentence. Communities have their own nuances and stories, one cannot pinpoint one event, community or experience and say that people in this country are like this. One has to experience another country and their culture with respect and appreciate what each place has to offer. Also, my wife and I do a lot of research of each country we visit and yes being respectful can open a lot of doors just by asking politely if they speak English and inform them where you are from and what it is you want. More often than not, people have recommended places to see and eat and those experiences have been memorable.
Grazie per il video, la cosa più importante che hai detto è di non considerare l’Italia come un grande parco divertimenti. Ci sono cose che sono li da millenni e necessitano di rispetto e cura, ci sono regole ed usanze da rispettare come in qualsiasi altro paese del mondo. Rispetto e buona educazione e sarete sempre trattati come in famiglia
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Learning Italian before I visited had made a huge difference. The waiter's have appreciated it and complemented me on trying. Currently in Laga Del Garda watching this video.
Lago di Garda ;)
@@k.e.becquer4681 Gracias 🤣
Lago di Garda?!? I'm sorry. That's a tourists trap.
It is absolutely true that Italians find it a bit annoying when you just order pizza and pasta in restaurants. The flip side of that is that I have had waiters and waitresses smile from ear to ear when I order lampredotto or tripe and an obscure local wine for dinner. They seem genuinely happy when you explore the local delicacies, and one place even gave me a discount on my bill because I wasn't being like a typical tourist!
ohhhh, I love my lampredotto.
Bravo! Lampredotto with green sauce and spicy sauce 🔝
Just looked up Lampredotto, thank you for that tip. Will be there in October and want to explore all the foods :)
@@alessandroroveda2859 that's exactly what I had in mind! I have never seen lampredotto in the US, ever, so that's the first thing I look for in Tuscany.
@@GregorBrown and you haven't lived until you've had the raw sausage!
Learned Italian. Most Italians wanted to practice their English! Did help when a word was lost by one or the other😊
I agree with most of what you say. I personally enjoy trying lots of different foods when I travel, but if my travelling companions only want pizza and pasta it’s really nobody else’s business.
Bellissimo video. Non c'è molto da aggiungere, tranne che, se non riescono a portare rispetto a molti monumenti che hanno più di 1000 anni, perché credono veramente di essere a Disneyland, sappiano che rischiano anchd multe salatissime o grossi guai legali. ..giustamente. Ottime avvertenze !!!👍😉👏👏👏
Grazie!!!
Come to Turin one time! Elegant and underrated city...was the first Italian capital. Food and history is fantastic!
Good idea. I have a video I'm working on with Torino in it.
We were in Northern Italy last year and just loved Turin.
I'm American, married to an Italian, and we live in Abruzzo. Great video, you covered all the important points and make some great comparisons with Italians in the US. Know that outside the tourist cities, you need to know basic Italian. On the flip side, Abruzzo has become one of the up-and-coming popular spots in Italy even for Italians. I always smile when I see Italian tourists trying to eat arrosticini, one of the iconic Abruzzese foods. Especially the northerners eating it like spiedini pushing the lamb off the skewers with knife and fork or trying to eat it like corn on the cob, pinkies out. Nope....you pick the skewer up with one hand, bite it, and pull sideways. Eat it like a caveman, it's finger food! And yes, drink and eat locally....each region has spectacular cuisine. I'd never eat pesto or carbonara in Abruzzo, just like I'd never have timballo teramano, olive ascolane, or arrosticini in Roma. The wines are as varied....Montepulciano d'Abruzzo is different from Montepulciano from Toscana.
Thanks for pointing that out. And your region has some great places to visit and beautiful coastline and rolling hills inland.
i'm from the North and i've Always eat spiedini linea cavemen! There's realy people that use Fork ?
Key words, fondamentali: grazie, scusi, per favore, le dispiace se faccio … se prendo… se vado…” posso?” “SCUSI, lei parla inglese?”
Non è necessario “essere o sembrare Italiano”, non è possibile come non è possibile per un Italiano “sembrare o essere” di un altro Paese. È essenziale essere educati e rispettosi verso usi e costumi locali☮️
"Le diaspace se" forse è anche troppo.
Grazie prego scusi... tornerò😂 a parte gli scherzi sì. Un minimo di base sarebbe preferibile. Io faccio così ovunque vada. Mi sembra il minimo. Molti invece sembra che vengano in italia con la spocchia che tutti debbano parlare inglese x forza
"Le diaspace se" forse è anche troppo.
Grazie prego scusi... tornerò😂 a parte gli scherzi sì. Un minimo di base sarebbe preferibile. Io faccio così ovunque vada. Mi sembra il minimo. Molti invece sembra che vengano in italia con la spocchia che tutti debbano parlare inglese x forza
@@ilefab4545 I went to Italy last year and I did learn several phrases in Italian because it is respectful.
Currently watching this video on a train from Florence to Venice. Have been watching your videos as preparation to our first trip to Italy and found them to be very useful and on point! Grazie!
ahhhhhhhh, happy to hear!
No litter everywhere and no signatures on statues and historic buildings, please. Thanks for having highlighted these two main points
Veramente!!! Brava 👍
Yes, remember, every region, every city, every small village has its own products and traditional dishes, so, ask for advice to the locals and try aalllll of them, food is our treasure (one of our treasures). The same way, if you wanna know our country you have to visit it from the Alps to Sicily....Buon viaggio 😃😌 P.S. I thank you in advance for being respectful of my city (ROMA)...I'm sure you will understand the real value and meaning of this unique place. I was born here and everyday i feel like I'm walking on my 3 thousand year-old roots and I feel the history of my city runs in my blood 😊❤❤❤
@@liviaproiettigaffi I’d be afraid to ask lol
So true. Such a great country.
Oh, finalmente, grazie di cuore, very well done!
Greetings from Bergamo.. I like your channel very much and feel so glad you mentioned my beautiful hometown
So nice. Thanks Marcello! Città Alta Is beautiful in Bergamo.
Great list here Gregor! The Italian people are so warm and friendly, it is just about being respectful! All we need to do is to remember their cultural norms are just a little different, and do a little research before you go there and don't assume it is the same as your home town. Grazie!
thanks buddy, glad you find it useful.
Our cultural norms are from a Western country and are no different from most of Europe. We only ask for respect for our country which is happy to host tourists who love art, culture, food etc. and not people do damage and behave like hooligans!!! That's all.😉👍
@@gabrielesantucci6189 Couldn't agree more, we have been to Italy 6x and already have next summer booked. The people, food, cultural sites, art and beautiful scenery is what keeps drawing us back!
@@joecowan3719Happy return for next summer then. Ciao👍😉
Very well done! Subscribed! Heading to stay in Lavanto and explore Cinque Terre for a week in May, this really helps..
Excellent video! And thank you for mentioning northern Italy: sometimes we feel ignored by tourists who feel that, apart from Venice, Italy starts south of the Appennino Tosco Emiliano 😊
Glad you enjoyed it!
Il Nord Italia è pieno di perle. Il vino innanzitutto. Centinaia di cantine ai vertici della qualità mondiale. Franciacorta per esempio. Per non parlare delle Alpi e tutta la zona collinare ai piedi delle montagne, il piacentino, centinaia di piccoli borghi, le Langhe, la Romagna, Rimini...... MAMMA MA!!!
Another useful video from my main man! ... When visiting our cities, towns, and villages, just remember the immortal words of Ron Burgundy: "Stay classy"
thanks Vista Dave!
Boils down to RESPECT to the prevailing culture and people wherever you are and AWARENESS of others. This goes for anywhere, anyone travels really.
Well said, just keep it classy is all...as most of us already do.👍
About a week ago there was a girl skinny dipping in the fountain just behind you there in Santo Spirito. Every morning my son and I go there and pick trash out of the fountain before my cappuccino at caffee ricchi
wow, good job! you know the area well, too
You are so precize in your explaining. Really perfect! More than many italians could do.
Wow, thank you!
In North you must try Risotto,in many different way,instead of pasta. In Liguria,not pizza but focaccia,without tomatos but very tasty
Great information and I agree with you 100%. Some people are just classless and clueless. Love the Italians, very warm and happy people.
Great video. I am just in Florence now. Yesterday, I saw something that made me gag. There was a group of women, from a “certain country”, in tight yoga pants, and revealing tops, plopped down their yoga mats right in front of the entry to Bell tower. As a woman, I felt embarrassed for them. Let’s just say that seeing that was appalling. I don’t understand what goes through people’s minds. Geez, some people have no class. Then. On the other side of the church, again, woman from “certain country” was covered in pigeons, feeding them left over food. 😂 😱 😳
Wow, that must have been quite the sight! 😳 It's always surprising to see how differently people can act when they're in a new place. I totally get where you're coming from-sometimes a little cultural awareness can go a long way. Florence is such a beautiful city, and it's always nice when everyone shows it the respect it deserves. Thanks for sharing your experience!
I traveled in Italy last summer and this spring, you are spot on with your advice. I found that my effort to speak some Italian was much appreciated by locals, even if they could speak English. People are warm and kind, a smile and "buongiorno" goes a long way ❤ Can't wait to return next spring. 🎉
Ahh.that is great to to hear. Thanks
I’m going to be visiting Naples in a few days so glad I watched this vlog. Now I know what not to do - respect local people
Excellent videos. Wish I watched them before I went to Italy. Just got back from there a few days ago
Glad you like them!
I just came across this video. Good video. The thing that many Americans don't get is the concept of relaxing and taking it easy. It is very Italian to drink in the ambience of the day or night. American's are too prattle minded because of the fact the U.S hasn't developed a culture and only know what is on social media. Italy is a very ancient land. Italy does have a social media, but they recognize it as something that is part of history. Italians treating U.S like a Disney land. I have friends who are Italian and Italian descent. I'm going to bring that up to them.
Same old tired sterio type Europeans always say Americans have no culture.
You wouldn't have a modern country without Americans.
Been to Italy many times. Italians are welcoming and warm people. We always apologized for not speaking Italian and asked the person if they did. Most people did and were very helpful.
Btw, the guy in the video looks and sounds a bit like John Malkovich.
Good advice because sadly, "common sense" isn't so common. Another thing I learned early on in my travels to Italy is to respect the "NON TOCCARE!" It should go without saying that "DON"T TOUCH!" means exactly that, especially in museums and galleries. It also applies to shopping. So many tourists (not to pigeon-hole, suffice to say often from certain non-European countries) feel entitled to touch and toss around everything. Whether you're in La Rinascente or at Sant'Ambrogio market, whether buying a handbag or some fresh fruit, a simple "Scusi, posso?" is considerate and always appreciated.
One thing to remember is that for many people going to any country is truly a once in a lifetime experience, literally. Some people are not going to have the money to go back or even travel around in one country, so seeing only a historic city like Rome is what they want to go see. I agree with all that is said here. Respect other cultures and be polite.
Great advice all around! Especially expanding on food comfort zone and restaurants. BTW "To have seen Italy without having seen Sicily is not to have seen Italy at all, for Sicily is the clue to everything". Goethe.
dude i’m one and a half minutes into the video and i’m wondering how freaking wild disney land must be
The video helps going Italy next week
in Rome I had friends who had an apartment and rented it... and they charged for cleaning at the end of their stay... some tourists left the house a total mess... I try to leave it as clean as possible because cleaning an accommodation well is a long job
Very good information! Thank you Sir 🙏
Most welcome
As an American Expat in Europe, dress nice(as you should to begin with) have manners, and stop taking pic's every 2 seconds...put that phone away! How often do you really go back and look at Holiday photo's, me either. They're called memories for a reason and we don't forget them. Europeans are kind, just keep it classy and look the part. They will welcome you with open arms, even if you choose the pizza. From Europe with Love. Lovely travel channel. ( Mrs.P)
Most of these tips are common sense and I absolutely try to be respectful and considerate when traveling abroad.
That being said, I think if someone is offended because you have an accent and don't say a word properly then they are the ones with the problem. I have never ever gotten upset with a foreigner with an accent who says "good morning" or some other phrase wrong. A little patience and understanding is a two way street.
Thank you for this video ❤😊
Welcome!!
You hope that everyone will be kind and respectful to wherever you travel, foreign country or your own home country. It is annoying when people do try to taking so much time to take a picture of some place famous. I personally do not people in my shots of famous places, so I am always waiting to quickly capture that moment but if I can’t then I take the best pictures I can and move on. I do not need it as proof as I was there, it only matters to me if I was there.
Well said. Thanks for watching.
I'm reasonably fluent in Italian, and so I was able to get into a lot of interesting conversations while I was in Italy. When I would arrive at a hotel, the first thing I would say (after "buongiorno") was "Abbiamo una prenotazione," and the person at the hotel would not know where I was from until they looked at my passport. This is a good phrase to know. Incidentally, the final "e" in "grazie" is pronounced "eh" instead of "A", and so you need to work on your pronunciation as well. I also speak German, Spanish, and French, and so I have a lot of experience with variations in vowel sounds from one language to another.
We rented a car in Rome and drove to Florence, Siena, Pitigliano, and Tivoli/Hadrian's Villa. I am anxious to go back.
The whole dinner thing i don't get, you can make reservations for 6 and 630 so not all restaurants are opening at 7 and on
600pm or 630 is rare.
“You wouldnt want italians to come to your place and throw a party”, . . . Actually, I wouldnt mind 😂
Great Video, Gregor! Appreciate the gems and advice - love your style of presentation 😎
Glad you enjoyed it!
You can also say Buona Giornata or Buona Serata,that is Have a nice Day or Night
My aunt Josie always just said, "I brought the zepolli" as a greeting.
As an American I HATE when my fellow countryfolk behave badly here in NYC. If they don't act with class & decorum where THEY LIVE, you'd be hard pressed to get them to suddenly act properly elsewhere.
Chiedo scusa 😢
(btw my biggest mess up was folding my slice of pizza to eat it instead of using a fork & knife - I'm from Brooklyn what can I say 😅)
But folding a pizza IS Italian, at least if you're in the South! I think you qualify for dual citizenship.
@@vistacyclingtuscany This makes sense as many, probably most, Italian-Americans' descendants came from Southern Italy
You´re so good! I have just found your videos, and already learned, that in Northern Italy, they say: "Brioche" but in other parts, it´s called "cornetto" :-) My husband and I have been 4 times in Giardini Naxos in Sicily, and just because, I can some frases in Italian, we have made good relationships with some of the locals
It's pretty funny how they take litter and recycling seriously however they light up cigarettes wherever they please, whilst walking, after eating in a busy outdoor restraunt and near kids etc. I'm not use to that. Here in AUS our government banned 20m near food and basically frowned upon which has reduced people doing it not to mention the price
Is there food police there? Are the locals going to dime me out cuz they’ve been stalking my every bite around town, seeing me eat nothing but cannoli?
I agree. Keep it on the down low. Litter/Trash in Rome?
I have never walked down the city street wothout a shirt. I see wemon in Austin wearing swimming suits downtown and in shoping malls once in a while.
This is crazy to me!
yeah, that's bad. Here in Bangkok, I saw a Aussie tourist with his shirt almost all the way unbuttoned in a small local food market. Very disrespectful to the people that call the area home.
Latin: salve (to wish someone good health)
Italian: salute (to wish someone good health)
English: health
English: greeting (salute : )
"salve" is a word that here in Italy has remained unchanged throughout the millennia since ancient Rome
I love your channel. So helpful to me. Trying to plan for a September 2025 trip. Need you expertise. The Airbnb for my Rome stay says it’s Esquilino; also says Lazio….how is this area? Is it in walking distance to all the sites? And my Airbnb for Florence is located it says Borgo San Frediano (Firenze). How is that area? Walking distance to most attractions? We don’t mind d walking. We hike a lot😅any info would be great!
Wise man. 100% trustable 😎❤️
thanks!!
Sui vari social si parla spesso di questo "coprifuoco" del cappuccino. In realtà non c'è nulla di misterioso, vi spiego una volta per tutte il senso della cosa: il latte é un cibo difficile da digerire, va benissimo per la colazione perché poi si ha tutto il tempo per metabolizzarlo. Prendere un cappuccino il pomeriggio o la sera potrebbe ridurre la capacità di gustare appieno la cena ed è questo che infastidisce gli italiani! C'è tanto impegno e passione nella preparazione del cibo, che senso ha mangiare a pancia giá piena o con le papille gustative addormentate dal cappuccino? Dopo cena, poi, i grassi del latte sono davvero un inutile appesantimento della cena. Insomma, come mai gli italiani non ingrassano? Perché fanno attenzione a queste cose, perché amano gustare i pasti con tutti i sensi al top e perché la notte vogliono dormire bene anche dopo una cena abbondante! Non c'è nessun mistero, solo un po' di buon senso😊😊😊. Complimenti per i tuoi video!
@@ElenaLume-fq2bv Non ti è mai capitato di bere una cioccolata calda al pomeriggio o dopo cena? Anche quella contiene il latte, eppure non c'è questo stigma come nei confronti del cappuccino...
@@fredjackson3264 No, la cioccolata calda mai bevuta la sera, francamente non mi é mai venuto in mente! È vero, non c'è lo stigma ma solo perché nessun creator lo ha mai evidenziato. Poi ognuno è libero di fare come vuole. Il consiglio ad uno straniero che vuole godersi davvero la cucina italiana é quello di evitare il latte la sera, ma ripeto: nessuno vi metterà in galera per questo.
Already clicked the like button. Usually I subscribe after I see more videos by you. This is the first I've seen. Even here most places aren't open round the clock. I live at NYC. I like Pizza and Pasta. In Italy they eat many things I don't.
thanks so much!
I would add to always say "mi scusi" (excuse me) or "per favore" (please) before asking for direction or something. If you straight out shoot a question to people you don't know, they will feel you are rude and entitled if you don't, and in some cases they will give you a wrong answer on purpose if you don't 😅
I’m an American. My wife and I were in Edinburgh recently. On two separate occasions, groups of Italians were by far the loudest people we encountered on our trip. Literally shouting in a restaurant at one point. As an American, I thought we were supposed to be the loud and obnoxious travelers? 😉
yes, you are
@@frangeesk
Se vai a mangiare in un ristorante popolare, allora questo devi metterlo in conto.😂😂
Io questa domenica pensavo di diventare isterica. In una trattoria, accanto a noi, si sono messi a sedere dei giovani genitori, con dei bambini.
I genitori parlavano a voce alta, uno sopra altro, e i bambini battevano le posate sui bicchieri e piatti.
Adulti sgridavano i bambini, con voce ancora più grossa, "ora basta", ma ai bambini non gliene importava niente, continuavano con il loro concerto.
Dopo che hanno pagato, una madre si rivolse verso di noi, e ci disse " scusate per il disturbo", 🥶🤢😬
Quando se ne sono andati tutta la trattoria fece un grande sospiro.😂
My husband is a chef de cuisine on Venice. He's born and grew in Venice. And yes , he say who American are the loudder tourist in the world ( and the big alcoolist he say but not than the venetian people 😂). I work in Venice since 2011 and yes I agree, my husband is in right. The question is : how much is drunk? Sorry for my bad english speaker yes but writer meh...
Aw the little kids behind you ❤😊
Love this!
@1:05 Can't wait til the kids have all of this ammunition of their parents mistakes because it's the internet...can only imagine that hilarious argument. Child: "this is why I'm so messed up".
In 2003 i was working in Italy and had a rental car, and one evening it was so difficult to find a place to prk it i ended up doing as the locals, parking on the sidewalk, when i exited the car a family stopped and looked at the car and me, feeling guilty parking on the sidewalk said to them "when in rome, do as the romans" and thought i was clever, but they didn't understand me and i asked them why they looked at my car, "oh, its a new model" they told me, they hadn't seen that car model before
Interesting video and good advice
Glad you enjoyed it
There is no excuse for lewd and lascivious behavior. This comes across as going to Arlington National Cemetery or the Lincoln Memorial and climbing on either monument naked or worse.
Thanks
No problem
Salve! I marciapiedi in Italia sono larghi circa 1,5 metri. Quelli che vedete nel video sono molto stretti perche' si trovano nei centri storici delle citta'.
Beh. Non credo
@@GregorBrown Salve, credevo le potesse far piacere ricevere precisazioni da noi italiani. Non e' il caso che qui ci si dilunghi sulla evoluzione dei marciapiedi nel corso dei secoli. Ad esempio il centro storico di Firenze e' in gran parte medievale con strade molto strette. Se si sposta nella zona ottocentesca della città' (poco frequentata dai turisti) vedrà marciapiedi di altro tipo. Certo, per uno statunitense sembreranno sempre piccoli 😉
Buona serata
It's not just Italy. I live/work in a tourist haven in the US. People throwing garbage on the ground, driving like maniacs, walking around screaming drunk, and all this with the "I pay you, you're my servant" attitude. It only takes a few idiots to make locals dread the arrival of the "tourons".
yeah, people need to be respectful all around.
Glad to see I didn’t offend anyone when I was there in 2016. I did tip my car service driver in Bologna for being early and handling my luggage before and after. It was only 5 Euro and I was discrete. Eating was a problem for me as I am not supposed to eat dinner after 7pm but I managed. I actually had a Margarita pizza for the very first time in my life Siena. My favorite dish was Malfetta or Gnudi. I had squid in Venice. Seems each restaurant I ate at wanted to give me their complimentary bread soup which was very filling but I ate as much as I could out of politeness. I found the policy of dressing up as if going to church or to a nice restaurant and always being polite and smiling went a long way. Also being very patient. Life is much slower and more relaxed outside the U.S.
Per piacere cosa è la zuppa di pane?😅😅
taxi drivers always load and unload your luggage in the taxi, at least here in northern Italy
@ sylviedhancarville. This wasn’t a taxi. It was a private car service. It wasn’t a limo but a black high end car, very discrete. He was dressed in a black suit, no uniform. He was there at least a half hour early. I went out early to wait and when he realized I was waiting for him he came over, got my luggage and took .e to the airport. He also took my bags out at the airport and brought them to check in.
Looks too good! ❤
Thank you 😋
I felt so unwelcomed in the smaller towns. Even just going for a morning jog. Traveling while black is a thing. I'll stick to the big touristy cities.
Loud tourists really stand out in Europe where people naturally seem to know to lean in and chat at a level appropriate for the space they’re in - which is simple politeness and self-awareness. However every nation has its band of tourists that give their whole country a bad rep! I’ve been in cafès in Paris where I’ve heard the whole conversation of excessively loud Americans despite being at the other end of the room and listened to them on trains where they seem to have to comment loudly about every observation good or bad. Australians visiting Bali have a reputation for drunken bad behaviour and it was the Italians that I found were rude in both in France, cutting in line at attractions, and thinking it was okay to enter Dubai wearing low cut tops with bike shorts. Unfortunately it’s the few rude people we remember and not the thousands who travel showing grace and respect and not drawing attention to themselves.
Please tell americans that when they enter a bar and ask for a “latte” they will get milk and not coffee! 😂
6:45 non dimenticare la bellissima Busto Arsizio
These are great points, but they are not just for visiting Italy. Anytime we travel, we should be respectful of those who call someplace home. I know I wouldn't like it if huge crowds came to my small hometown and acted rude or disrespectful.
I like the steering wheel quality!
yeah, good car
Another valuable video Gregor. Thank you. We are off to Florence on Tuesday. Staying in an Agriturismo close to Impruneta. Your videos have been of great advice........can't wait to get started on all that food and wine! Saluti!
thanks so much
Hi Gregor! I’m Italian and I can understand your accent very well, I’m just curious: where are you from? If USA, where in USA? Thanks! Great video!
yes, the US :)
arrosticini are made whit sheep, not lamb. it's "nice" 'cause at least we can hope the animal lived some "free" year.;-)
Put in short terms: When in Rome - do as the Romans - just as you say so clearly :-)
Great video as always Gregor , I thinks these rules apply in there own way in most tourist locations
Absolutely
@@GregorBrown As an Italian English cross I love your content and also your near my home town of Prato so even better
Most of this is common sense. Just respect the locals, it's really not difficult.
I think that a rule of thumb when traveling but generally living anywhere is to be respectful of who's around you and try to follow general rules and good sense. When traveling it's important to open your eyes, be alert and watch how things are done in the new place you're visiting.
He's correct about entering religious places like churches or mosques...be respectful...they are not museums...they are sacred places for believers and must be treated with respect. I'm also a guard in the Vatican...no really short shorts, no tank tops...you have to look decent and not as if you're at the beach. I had to accompany a couple of Americans to the exit after 2 warnings: it many churches it's not allowed to take pictures inside although you can in St. Peter's in the Vatican but don't be touching or posing with the statues and art, don't be trying to take artistic pictures with your camera on a base or in the floor...keep your voice down...no running or sitting on the floor...no eating inside...men, please, take your hat upon entering. Remember...its a church and a place of prayer...it's just common sense.
As a Catholic, I look forward to seeing the Vatican and the cathedral and chapels there. I was told you can get a non-public tour of St Peters crypt if you request early. Is this true?
i only go for Hawaiian Pizza in Italy....
haha, perfect!!
Great Gregor!!! ❤
thanks!!
For many tourist Italy is park like Disneyland.
Dear this isn’t American behavior for all Americans. We have a thing called manners in the South. We have the same reaction when tourists from the North come to our home town of New Orleans. Locals do not flash their privates, get sloppy drunk, or are loud drunks. I can relate to the Italians in this. They have ruined a lot of our monuments and beautiful locations where locals no longer go because of bus loads of tourists.
I can confirm that (lived 7 years in NOLA) an exception could be the French Quarter during Mardi Gras, the stench of urine...
Hi Gregor, listening to your comments about substitutions, regarding food. Is it possible to get gluten free pasta there. Am travelling in September.
In big cities you can find some restaurants that use gluten-free pasta... but in general, no.
I advise you to inform the restaurant of your problem, and I'm sure you will eat something good anyway!
that's hard, liek Geridelbello says, just avoid pasta and go for the 2nd courses instead of the first courses.
Basta che glielo chiedi prima, tranquillo 👍
Gregor thanks : we will be in Florence soon