Or is Italy like the U.S.? The further North you go, the more uptight the people...?
2006-09-10 13:21:04 · 13 answers · asked by Led*Zep*Babe 5 in Travel ➔ Italy ➔ Venice
the people in venice are generally tourists, its so hard to find a true venetian!!
2006-09-12 02:16:09 · answer #1 · answered by maroc 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Absolutely ! Venice is one of the most romantic and touristy cities in the world and the Venetians really go out of their way to welcome you.
See if you can get a copy of the Lonely Planet Guide to Italy [USD$25] and also The Best of Venice [USD$ 15]. We travel a lot internationally and the Lonely Planet Guides are indispensable.
2006-09-10 13:28:40 · answer #2 · answered by Prof. Cochise 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before I visited Venice I was told that the Venetians were strange people, very insular. I've visited several times and I've found that they are extremely friendly and most have a great sense of humour.
2006-09-10 23:01:15 · answer #3 · answered by samanthajanecaroline 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm italian and I'm writing from Milan, I can tell you that people in Venice, but also in other cities, are always friendly...the problem is that we don't speak a good english so, sometimes, it's difficult to communicate.
2006-09-14 01:49:12 · answer #4 · answered by BA 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was in Venice in June '06, and I thought the people were very nice.
2006-09-10 15:17:48 · answer #5 · answered by stan l 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Venetians are quite nice. They will put up with one's bad Italian and give you good directions. When I bought a few Euros worth of glass beads for a friend, the glassblower even gave me a demonstration; still have the photos on my computer to remind me.
2006-09-10 15:14:24 · answer #6 · answered by expatturk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My wife and i went to Italy and thought the Venetians are wonderful people. Almost everyone speaks english and will make you feel like home
2006-09-12 08:14:32 · answer #7 · answered by me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very friendly... make an attempt to speak Italian (slowly, clearly) and you'll find that people are even more receptive. The less like a sterotypical tourist you act, the better you'll be treated.
Enjoy!
2006-09-11 07:56:41 · answer #8 · answered by mysticjava 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They weren't uptight when I was there at all. Amazing city, amazing culture! It's a beautiful place to visit, I can't wait to go back!
2006-09-10 18:55:06 · answer #9 · answered by kiki 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very nice, I was stationed in Vicenza for 3 years and went there every month. Be careful of pickpockets and gypsies. You won't know that they took your money until they are long gone.
2006-09-10 13:27:50 · answer #10 · answered by tony 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋