i have not been to italy in a few years and i was young and did not really pay attention but i am visiting my family this summer and want to know if its true that italian men are as forward and flirtatious as I have heard?
2007-02-07 12:23:08 · 19 answers · asked by *..*alexa*..* 2 in Travel ➔ Italy ➔ Other - Italy
Yes and yes. Italian men are forward in a way that I have never imagined, but it's not bad, really. They will complement you outrageously, and even follow you, but if you firmly state that you are not interested, they will respect that. They are not crude or obscene when they hit on you, like guys in the States. They will complement your eyes and hair, but not your rear end. If it gets annoying, just don't wear make-up and heels. They flirt with women who look (to them) like they want to be hit on.
2007-02-15 06:30:24 · answer #1 · answered by danita 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, as far as men go I think it depends greatly where you go. I was there in January and in Rome the men are more aggressive, not really in a bad way just when we would walk pass they would say stuff in Italian, offer us a ride in cars (when we had our luggage, we declined the offer, lol) police men would get out of there car a blow kisses, and we got a lot of offers for tour guides and mostly men just telling you that you are beautiful (which even though they probably do it to everybody it is still fun and flattering and I never felt threatened by it) In Florence the men seem to calm down a bit and the further north you go it seem to really calm down, and I have heard it gets even wilder the more south you go. It took us about an hour and a half I think to get to Florence on the train. As for the tennis shoes if you want to wear them no one will say anything or point and laugh or anything but the Italians are definitely very fashionable and I saw sporty trendy tennis shoes but not like the ones Americans wear, I just brought cute flat boots to tuck my jeans into and were comfortable but it might be getting to warm for that now. Anyway hope I helped have a great trip.
2016-05-24 04:57:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on when you go... overall I would say yes, but even more so from Rome down south. I lived in Italy for a year, it's a pretty macho society. By the same token women are expected to play hard to get - the slightest reciprication is taken as encouragement, especially if you are foreign.
However it's all in good fun if you can take it in that spirit and Italian men will back off quickly if you make it very clear (no mixed messages) that you are not interested.
2007-02-08 01:17:10 · answer #3 · answered by Amanda 2 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Men are men even in Italy. I think you will find flirtacious men in Italy, to be sure, but a comment can be ignored or just acknowledged with a pleasant smile, as you walk away. Don't go hopping on a Vespa with a stranger! You woudn't do that here at home. Just enjoy the compliments , consider your surroundings, and don't take it so seriously. No one ever flirted with anyone they didn't find attractive, after all. A handsome Italian man may flirt with me anytime. Gracie
2007-02-14 07:02:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I live in Italy, and uhm my answer would be NO. I wish they were though... I mean, you'll find some romantic flirtatious guy, especially young people in the south, as in the north people tend to be more closed...but it's not like it's depicted in movies etc. just a funny myth. also, we are not all mafiosi, and women are not hairy, and we don't all make pizza :-)
2007-02-08 06:38:30 · answer #5 · answered by Sylvia 3 · 7⤊ 0⤋
YES THEY ARE.
Their mentality is different,they believe a woman should be told straight forward about her beauty.
At first it sounds a little thick, but if you speak the language you learn to understand that italians are italians.They love their food,their families,and every woman that walks right by them.Enjoy your trip,it is beautiful.
2007-02-09 14:49:23 · answer #6 · answered by ricacosita_76 1 · 6⤊ 0⤋
OMG they are. The more south you go, the more aggressive they get. I was in Naples back in Oct, and just walking along the water towards one of the castles (taking pics) and two guys on their vespa came up to me and asked me to photograph them and proceeded to hit on me and asked me to join them on a tour on their vespa. I politely declined and then was left with two wet spots on my face from them kissing me, lol!
Top that off with the "Ciao Bella's" I received during my 3 weeks in Italy. Its kind of nice at first, then by the 3rd day, it becomes annoying and you just wish they would leave you alone.
Very straight forward men, and they have wandering eyes, lol
It gets a little uncomfortable after awhile.
2007-02-08 15:12:49 · answer #7 · answered by Mac 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
They are very direct-which I believe is a good thing-no guessing games-just be direct back and all will be fine.
2007-02-08 04:41:03 · answer #8 · answered by ontheroadagainwithoutyou 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes we are. But it's not a defect. Try an Italian gentleman and for you will be an amazing adventure.
Un bacio italiano
2007-02-07 17:56:16 · answer #9 · answered by antonio 3 · 4⤊ 2⤋
Yes they are. Gals often refer to them as being Italian Stallions. Have a wonderful holiday.
2007-02-07 12:26:22 · answer #10 · answered by D N 6 · 3⤊ 3⤋