How is life in the USA?

Question

Just curios to know the differences between here in Italy and ther in the USA

Answer 1

Italy, well established, less need for autos, rich in culture and heritage

USA, buried it's cultural American Native past, built roads and railways and homes in unnatural places, put a dollar or lira sign next to the cost of living, meaning you are separated by income not by gender, race, nationality

Also USA college degrees rapidly losing accreditation with Europe, many exchange or foreign students no longer come here save a few select colleges.

Never forget your roots...my family was from Milan area, Paganini

they now embrace consumerism but a few like me are getting back to culture and simplicity, the true riches. I deeply enjoy music, cooking, sports, and church/ spirituality and art.

Ciao!

Answer 2

I have not been to Italy, but have been to Europe. Main differences that I noticed were that while you can drive a car when you are 16 years old over here, most people over there do not get a car until they are in the mid-20's and rely more on public transportation.

Another is how close another person stands next to you when they speak to you. In America, we tend to like our space and generally when we are having a conversation we are about 2-3 feet way from the other person, whearas in Europe, people tend to be about 18 inches or less and me and my friends would find ourselves leaning and moving away from the other person, only to have them move back in closer to us.

Another difference was that the drinking age for alcohol where I was originally from was 21 and found the even young teens have a glass or glasses of wine after dinner or have nightclubs for teens that served beer.

Answer 3

I had the opportunity to visit Italy many times in the early 1980s; primarily Roma, Napoli, Taranto, and Livorno. Most people there were pleasant, generous and helpful. I'd love to go back and see more (my father's family are mostly Siciliano).
Life in the US is not the same as it is in Italy. For example, drinking wine at mealtimes is not a part of everyday culture. The US is not as much of a socialist nation as Italy; the government does not play as big a part in our everyday lives. Sports fans are generally not as crazy in the US, and football (we call it soccer) is not as popular as it is in Europe.
In spite of the differences, I found life in Italy to be very enjoyable; it was a relaxing change of pace from that to which I am accustomed.
In the USA we welcome people from everywhere in the world, regardless of where they were born. I hope you have the chance some day to come over and travel around my beautiful country and meet its people. You might find that you like it.

Answer 4

It is fine. I have lived in both Italy and USA. The USA is more of a fast paced placed. Italy is more relaxed. I prefer to live in Italy if I get the chance again.

Answer 5

Hmm... well I couldn't tell you for sure never been to Italy. If you are respectful to others and are willing to work you can get what ever you want. The other thing is there are second chances if you mess up on the path to your dream you just start again all you need is a dream and the wil to make it happen.

Answer 6

Its OK..we have alot going on..Bush...other things..Education is the best here...so if your looking for that its here...but you got to move quick here to make it...after a certain time or age ..its back to the drawing board as we say

Answer 7

It's not as great as the TV shows make it out to be, that's for sure.

Answer 8

it is not a fairytale like it seems the government is very harsh and unfair

Answer 9

Well baiscly if your not black or gay then you will fit in ok