And what advice would you give an 18 year old American female who is going to live there for a year? These are two different questions, so please answer them both....thanks!
2006-08-13 13:53:23 · 21 answers · asked by Led*Zep*Babe 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
spaghetti, and don't let them Italian guys sweet talk u
2006-08-13 13:58:40 · answer #1 · answered by Mary W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Soccer.
Many other things come to mind as I think of Italians, including good food, sports cars, passion (in both the negative and the positive manifestations of the emotion), fashion and the knowledge of how to have a good time.
Italians know how to throw a party, in my experience.
On the second question I would suggest doing your best to learn the language. I have heard from Italians who have grown up in North America that the Italian they spoke here is not the same as what is spoken in Italy. Culture is heavily influenced by language. Learn to speak with them and your experience will be richer (and safer).
2006-08-13 21:00:45 · answer #2 · answered by Rory McRandall 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Question #1: My ex-husband.
Question #2: Visit the Isle of Capri, Elba, Venice, Florence, the Vatican, Rome, Brindisi and Pisa. They have wonderful museums there that I would love to spend time touring. Some advice: Watch out for the men. My daughter, who is 18, went there with her father and men kept trying to take her from him, telling her they could show her a good time. Know some self-defense skills.
2006-08-13 21:02:31 · answer #3 · answered by PuttPutt 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well the first thing that pops into my head would be food. It's pretty awesome in that country that looks like a boot. Secondly, if you're going over there, make sure you're fluent in italian so you don't get ripped off.
2006-08-13 21:47:59 · answer #4 · answered by damainavent 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have fun at the almighty Italian Country
2006-08-13 21:01:38 · answer #5 · answered by hannahsarah_m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Olive oil for cooking, and wine.
Lucky girl! I am so jealous!!!! I don't have too much advice, but carpe diem.......get a digital camera, don't take things for granted just because you see them every day.....create a photojournal on CD-R or DVD to always remember the experience.....make a checklist of 100 experiences to check out all year.....
2006-08-13 21:05:16 · answer #6 · answered by pandora the cat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think of my French teacher, who was Italian. My advice would be to take a self-defense class before going, just to be safe.
2006-08-13 20:59:28 · answer #7 · answered by i luv teh fishes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Florence, The Renaissance, sculpture, art, the language. The country is beautiful.
2. Be mindful of your surroundings at all times, stay in touch with family members or host so they know where you are at all times, live it up while you are there, and soak in the wonders.
2006-08-13 21:00:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pizza! And don't eat to much of it.............and remember to check out all the stuff there!!! Like the Leaning Tower of Pisa (It IS in Italy right?)
2006-08-13 21:04:11 · answer #9 · answered by abcdefg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cheating diving football players.
hmm id say watch out for pickpockets and dont offend their culture/way of life in anyway shape or form. (this goes for any country) just mentioning it. im sure your do find but many americans dont do well in other countrys
2006-08-13 21:06:33 · answer #10 · answered by frostyg02uk 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Venice....
The advice: Enjoy yourself and savour every moment. Few people in this world are fortunate enough to experience something as amazing as what you are about to experience.
2006-08-13 21:00:39 · answer #11 · answered by Flyleaf 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋