Remember what your Momma taught you by Bill_Hogan
people in Italy are extremely polite (of course, there are exceptions) and hold manners in high regard. It would serve you well to learn to say please (per favore) and thank you (gratzie). You should also learn your welcome, excuse me and good morning and good evening. Just knowing that much Italian will help you a lot. there are times when it seems like people are rude,(especially in lines) but keep in mind a lot of these people probably aren't Italian. And mind your manners. a woman in the train station got upset at my fiance' because she had her feet up on the seat. It wasn't much of a seat, kind of a ledge around a pole, and in america no one would have thought twice about putting their feet up there, but to her it was offensive (she was being a little rude about it, but I understood her point). In the USA, it seems we hve forgotten about manners in public, but when in Italy, remember what your Momma taught you and be kind!!
