Italians are accustomed to the country's traditional meals, that is, Italian-style Western food, to the Italian regions of the local traditional flavors of dishes, meals. In terms of Western cooking, Italy should be the originator, comparable to France and other Western European countries of the meal. Therefore, Italians are proud of the Italian cuisine they enjoy when they invite their guests to eat it. There are also some people like Chinese food, Italy especially like rich local characteristics of the Peking duck and light and slightly sweet and sour Cantonese cuisine. They generally attach importance to dinner, and important invitations are often arranged in the evening, with their spouses. Lunch is generally known as a working meal and is relatively simple, ending in an hour, without the spouse. Dinner time is longer, often drink while dining, chatting, a meal to eat more than two hours or even longer, they are more respected slow food movement, that this is the real food culture.
The Italians love pasta, often placed in the first course. Practice eating method is very much, the production of pasta has a unique, a variety of shapes, colors, flavors of the pasta at least hundreds of kinds, such as letter-shaped, shell-shaped, solid pasta, macaroni, vegetable juice pasta, etc., as well as Italian ravioli, Italian dumplings and so on. Eat Italian Western food mainly with a knife and fork, therefore, Italy at the table is customary to eat to shut up as much as possible, eat and drink as much as possible not to make a sound, eat pasta with a fork rolled up and sent to the mouth, can not be inhaled to make a sound. Meal conversation is also appropriate to wait for no food in the mouth before talking. Otherwise, you will be considered uneducated. After each dish is finished, as long as the knife and fork are placed side by side on the plate, it means that it has been eaten, and if there are any leftovers, the waiter will also remove them. Do not get up at the table across several people to clip the farther meal or take condiments, need, should ask the neighbor to do, will be far away from the meal plate or condiments to get in front of, and then take the food into the personal bowl and plate.
Italy from south to north are suitable for growing grapes, all the big payoffs are rich in wine, therefore, Italy's wine varieties and brands are many. Italians love to drink wine, it is a must-have beverage on the family dinner table, and guests are even treated with wine. However, Italians are more particular about the way they drink, generally drinking aperitif before meals, also known as pre-dinner wine, so that people can drink *** appetite, increase appetite. During the table depending on seafood or meat and other different dishes or drink white wine, or drink red wine, but also drink a small amount of sweet wine or spirits after the meal to help digestion. Generally do not use spirits, not to mention the habit of persuasion, so there is basically no alcoholism. In addition, the Italians also prefer to mix some spirits in the aperitif soft drinks, brandy on the ice cream, even the last coffee should be mixed with some wine, that is, to drink up and eat up a more flavorful, distinctive.
If Italian friends invite you to eat at home, guests can bring some small gifts, such as wine, sweets or chocolate, flowers, etc., but also can bring some national characteristics of the exquisite and elegant small crafts or souvenirs. Italians arrange the seating in a man and a woman forked, and sometimes separate the husband from the wife. Wine, food and desserts brought by the guests can also be consumed immediately. It is generally customary to open gifts on the spot. If you send flowers, never send chrysanthemums. Chrysanthemums are taboo in Italy because the chrysanthemum season is when people sweep their graves, and chrysanthemums are used in funerals. When sending flowers, pay attention to send singular. Red roses indicate a piece of warmth for women, generally do not send; handkerchiefs can not be sent.
Italy taboo "thirteen" and "Friday", that "thirteen" this number symbolizes "omen "Friday" is also a symbol of bad luck. The modern ominous omen of "thirteen" and "Friday" is said to have originated on October 13, 1307, Friday. On this day the Pope of Rome and the King of France jointly carried out a secret execution order against the Knights Templar. The Templars were sentenced to death for being said to be heretics and lost the rights they had long held. The Christian Grand Elder Jacques? Demoulay was arrested and tortured before he died and was eventually crucified. But there are also legends that suggest it originated with the Christian belief that the "thirteen" were the number of people gathered at the Last Supper, and that the "thirteenth" disciple at the table was Judas the Apostate.
Chrysanthemums are taboo in Italy. Because the chrysanthemum is a funeral occasion to use the flower, is placed in front of the tomb to mourn the deceased with flowers, is the flower used to sweep the grave. Therefore, people regard it as "funeral flowers". If you send flowers, do not send chrysanthemums, such as gifts, do not send gifts with chrysanthemum patterns, Italy taboo chrysanthemums. If you send other flowers, pay attention to send singular. Red roses indicate a piece of warmth for women, generally should not be sent. Italy taboo handkerchiefs as gifts to people. It is believed that handkerchiefs are used to wipe tears, a sad thing. ...... >>
Question 2: What are the customs and habits of the Italians and people to talk, to be dignified and amiable, courteous. The two sides do not rely on too close, the sound of the conversation can not be too high, sitting on the taboo stilt "legs", more can not shake the legs, talk to focus on, avoid whispering in front of the public, not to speak with the other side of the finger pointed at others, will be considered uneducated, or cause unnecessary misunderstandings. The first time you meet and talk, do not ask each other's income, family property, age and marriage, between the opposite sex when talking about the eyes can not always be staring at each other, on the road and talk to women should be walking and talking, can not stop to stand and talk, and women with the same seat, do not smoke, with the acquaintance of women greetings, the man should stand up, the woman can be seated to answer. Names: Italians are usually called by their first name and last name. It is customary to call friends and relatives by their first names, but for elders, people of status or unfamiliar people, they must be addressed by their last names and "Mr.", "Mrs.", "Ms." and so on. Mr.", "Mrs.", "Miss" and so on. It should be noted that "Mrs." is only used to address married women, while unmarried women, regardless of age, should be called "Miss". Eating: Italians like to invite people to dinner. It's a way to get together with friends. Eating in restaurants, sometimes *** with the same share of money, unless the other party declares that he treats. How to Eat Western Food: You can't make noise when you drink soup, and you should drink it with a spoon from the inside out, and never pick up the soup plate and drink it directly. Bread and Spaghetti: Bread is usually served with butter, so break the bread into small pieces, spread it with butter, and eat it with your hands, but do not bite into the whole bread. Eat spaghetti can be fork, spoon and use a fork to slowly pick up a small amount (four or five) of spaghetti, will be wrapped around the tines of the fork into a ball, while the spoon to supplement it, you can easily eat. Meat and fish: meat in Western cuisine are generally large pieces, whether lamb chops, steak or pork chops should be cut into small pieces with a knife and fork, cut and eat, do not bite into small pieces and then eat, and do not use a fork to clip the whole piece of the mouth, bite and eat. Eat chicken or lobster can use your hands, chickens, quail, chickens leg bones are very small, can be grasped and eaten with your hands, can also be used with a fork, but the bones need to use your fingers to remove from the mouth. Western food in the fish have generally been removed from the bone spines, eating is very convenient, for a small number of small spines, should be pinched out by hand on the plate, can not be directly to the plate spit. Salad: can be used as the first course, but also as a side dish and interval dishes. For large pieces of vegetables in a salad, use a fork or knife to cut them into small pieces. The peas in the salad can be held in the left hand with a fork, the right hand with a knife, with the knife to push the peas to the fork. And the American way of eating them is simply to scoop them up with a fork. Desserts and fruits: cake and pastry with a small sweet fork, ice cream, pudding, etc. with a dessert spoon. In many countries, fruit is served as or with dessert, usually as a fruit salad or platter. If the fruit is unprocessed, it should be used in conjunction with a knife and fork. Pears or apples should not be peeled as a whole, but should be cut with a knife into four to six pieces and peeled and cored before eating, and bananas should be peeled first and then cut into several segments for consumption. In the absence of a knife and fork, the core of the fruit can be removed from the mouth with the hand and placed on the edge of the fruit plate, not directly spit on the table. Coffee and Tea: The last 'dish' in Western cuisine is coffee and tea. When drinking coffee, you can hold the handle of the cup in your right hand and pick up the saucer with your left hand, or you can just hold the cup and leave the saucer on the table, and put the cup back on the saucer after finishing a sip. The teaspoon is used only for stirring and is returned to the saucer when finished; it should not be used to scoop and drink. Drink Chinese green tea and mint tea without anything, or Indian tea, black tea or English black tea with a little milk and sugar. Italians are also hospitable, such as invited to a friend's home for dinner, usually the host, the guest should bring some wine, sweets, or bring some souvenirs or flowers to the host. Gift wrapping to pay some attention, otherwise the host will feel unhappy. As the host to accept the gift, should face the gift wrap open, and praise. Italians are seated in rows of one man and one woman, and generally separate husbands from their wives. Eating in the host's home, the traditional way is, during the table by the hostess to each guest on the food, guests such as which dish they like, you can ask the hostess again, the host will be very happy, and now this custom is also changing, the guests can take their own, but do not get up to take the food, when you can not reach, you can ask the host or other guests to pass the plate over. When the food just came up, now also let the dish in order to turn, turn to who in front of who take, men in this case should be to their own side of the women's attentiveness, first consult the lady and then to the lady clip food. When it comes to Italian food, people will naturally think of wine, pizza or spaghetti. In fact, there are three characteristics of Italian food. First of all, Italian dishes pay attention to the original flavor. Italy ...... >>
Question 3: What are the customs of the New Year in Italy The traditional customs of the New Year are different in each country, and the traditional customs of the New Year in Italy are mainly as follows:
1. Put lentils in your purse
2. Wear red underwear;
3. Burn fireworks;
4. Eat grapes to bring good luck;
5. Throwing debris at midnight on December 31;
6. Kissing under the mistletoe;
7. Opening the windows and doors to let the new year's fresh air into the house, and so on.
Traditions and rituals of the Italian New Year on January 1: The traditional customs of the New Year do not end at midnight on the 31st.On the first day of the New Year, January 1, you have to pay attention to the first person you meet on the street; if it's an old man or a stooped person. Then your new year will be full of good things. If you meet a child or a priest, if you will have to work twice as hard for the next 365 days. If you meet a woman (man), then it means that you are going to be lucky in the new year. Also, on January 1, put some coins and change in your pocket, and if you use them to help a homeless or unfortunate person, then in the future life, the smile will be with you.
Question 4: What are the customs and taboos in Italy? Italy is predominantly Italian, more than 90% of the inhabitants of Catholicism.
If someone sneezes, the person next to him will immediately say: "Salute (SALUTE)! (Wishing you good health)". In addition, sneezing or coughing in front of others is considered to be impolite and offensive, so I have to say "sorry" to the person next to me right away. It is said that the cold is as terrible as a beast in the eyes of the Italians because there have been cases in Europe where people have been killed due to the epidemic of colds.
The Italians are hospitable and courteous. On formal occasions, dressed very well. Meet gift is to shake hands or beckon; to the elders, status and less familiar people, to call his last name, plus "Mr.", "Mrs.", "Miss" and honorary title; in the In the case of dining, riding in a car, taking the elevator, etc., will let the lady go first. Talking with Italians should pay attention to the proportion, generally talk about work, news, soccer; do not talk about politics and American football. It is taboo to cross handshake, taboo counting touch "17".
In the minds of Italians, freedom is the most important, the Italian people's punctuality and collective concept of relatively poor, banquet late 20 minutes or so are very normal things. Italians have the habit of drinking coffee, eating braised fruits and drinking sour milk in the morning. Alcohol, especially wine, is a drink that Italians can't live without, and both men and women drink wine at almost every meal, even when drinking coffee, but also mixed with some wine.
Question 5: What are the customs and etiquette in Italy? Customs
Italy is mainly Italian, and more than 90% of the inhabitants are Catholic.
If someone sneezes, the person next to him immediately says: "Salvi! (to your health)". In addition, sneezing or coughing in front of others is considered rude and offensive, so I have to immediately say "sorry" to the person next to me. It is said that because there was a precedent in Europe for the death of a person due to a severe epidemic, the cold in the eyes of the Italians is as horrible as a beast of prey.
The Italians are hospitable and courteous. On formal occasions, dressed very well. Meet gift is to shake hands or beckon; to the elders, status and less familiar people, to call his last name, plus "Mr.", "Mrs.", "Miss" and honorary title; in the In the case of dining, riding in a car, taking the elevator, etc., will let the lady go first. Talking with Italians should pay attention to the proportion, generally talk about work, news, soccer; do not talk about politics and American football. It is taboo to cross handshake, taboo number "17".
In the minds of Italians, freedom is the most important, the Italian people's punctuality and the collective concept of relatively poor, the banquet is late 20 minutes or so is a very normal thing. Italians have the habit of drinking coffee, eating braised fruits and drinking sour milk in the morning. Wine, especially wine, is a drink that Italians can't live without, and both men and women drink wine with almost every meal, even when drinking coffee, but also mixed with some wine.
Italians taboo chrysanthemum.
Italy's wedding and funeral customs, similar to other European countries, the ceremony is more related to religious ceremonies. Italians need to marry through the engagement (exchange of engagement rings), marriage (divided into civil and church weddings) two ceremonies, March, April is the peak of the Italian youth choose to get married. Italians were not allowed to divorce before May 1794, and after the May 1974 referendum, the Italian divorce rate has remained high.
Italians are mostly buried in the ground, mostly in large cemeteries.
Italians are very family-oriented, and grandmothers are highly respected - there's even an annual contest for the "coolest grandma" (the most recent winner beat out other competitors by dancing the fast-spinning tarantella barefoot). (the most recent winner beat out other competitors in the competition by dancing the tarantella barefoot and spinning rapidly).
Famous Italian Attractions
Piazza del Colosseo
The Colosseum (also known as the Roman Colosseum) is one of the greatest buildings of the Roman era and one of the best-preserved circular arenas. Located in the southeast of Venice Square. The Colosseum is one of the world's eight greatest attractions and a symbol of the Roman Empire. This huge amphitheater is called the Flavio Theater because it was built by several emperors of the Flavio family. Often, it is called the Colosseum. The Colosseum looks like a huge bunker, covering an area of 20,000 square meters, with a wall circumference of 527 meters, a diameter of 188 meters, and a wall height of 57 meters, which is equivalent to the height of a 19-storey modern building, and the arena can accommodate 107,000 spectators. Like all Roman buildings, its basic structure is an arch structure, a series of arches, vouchers and the proper arrangement of the oval building components to make the whole building extremely strong. This was the venue used in those days for animal fights, English athletics, horse races, theater, and song and dance performances. This majestic building is a model of architecture. It is a magnificent structure built on an alcove. In the time of Nero, this alcove was an artificial lake in the gardens of the Golden Temple of Nero.
Work on the Colosseum was begun by Emperor Vespasiano in 72-75 AD and completed by Emperor Tito in 80 AD. Tradition has it that 40,000 slaves were used in the construction of the building, part of the 100,000 captives that Emperor Tito brought back to Rome in 70 AD after the destruction of Jerusalem. The main use of the Colosseum, which could hold at least 50,000 spectators, was for animal fights and gladiator battles. These events were varied and well-equipped, and more than any other, they aroused the **** and frenzy of a large audience that was particularly fond of brutal spectacles. Among the many performances, the first to be remembered was the celebration of the completion of the arena, which lasted one hundred days, killing five thousand beasts and hundreds of gladiators. During the reign of Turazin, the total **** killed 11,000 beasts and 10,000 gladiators fought here. During Probo's reign, one hundred lion cubs were put into the arena at the same time during one fight alone, and their roar shook the entire arena. Yet more gladiator fights. It is hard to believe that people were so fascinated by this brutal fighting, especially women. In these brutal fights, only those who win a certain number of times can be free. ...... >>
Question 6: What are the characteristics of Italy, human customs and culture? What are some other famous cities? Milan Football Fashion Capital Turin Economic Capital Colosseum (piazza del colosseo) This huge amphitheater is called the Flavio Theater because it was built by several emperors of the Flavio family. Often, it is called the Colosseum. It is a magnificent structure built on an alcove. In the time of Nero, this alcove was an artificial lake in the gardens of Nero's Golden Temple. Work on the Colosseum was begun by Emperor Vespasiano in 72-75 A.D. and completed by Emperor Tito in 80 A.D. The building was built by the Emperor Vespasiano, who was the first to build the Colosseum. Tradition has it that 40,000 slaves were used in the construction of the building, part of the 100,000 captives that Emperor Tito brought back to Rome in 70 AD after the destruction of Jerusalem. The main use of the Colosseum, which could hold at least 50,000 spectators, was for animal fights and gladiator battles. These events were varied and well-equipped, and more than any other, they aroused the **** and frenzy of a large audience that was particularly fond of brutal spectacles. Among the many performances, the first to be remembered was the celebration of the completion of the arena, which lasted for a hundred days, killing 5,000 beasts and hundreds of gladiators. During the reign of Turazin, the total **** killed 11,000 beasts and 10,000 gladiators fought here. During Probo's reign, one hundred lion cubs were put into the arena at the same time during one fight alone, and their roar shook the entire arena. Yet more gladiator fights. It is hard to believe that people were so fascinated by these brutal fights, especially women. In these brutal fights, only those who had won a certain number of times could go free. Until 608 AD, the arena was used for gladiatorial and animal fights, and in the Middle Ages it was transformed into a castle. It was then partially destroyed to make way for the digging of building materials for the construction of churches and palaces. This destruction continued for centuries and was only stopped in the 19th century, when several popes began to restore the building, as evidenced by the brickwork that has been repaired over the centuries. This majestic building is a model of architecture. Like all Roman buildings, its basic structure is that of an arcade, with a series of arches, coupons and appropriately arranged elliptical building elements that make the whole building extremely solid. Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli (basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli) Address of the attraction via cernaia 9 How to get there Public ****Buses 4, 16, 36, 38, 60, 61, 62, 64, 75, 195, 492, get off at "republica" Opening hours 800 Open hours 800-1230, 1600-1830 General information The Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli (basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli) was rebuilt in 1563 by Michelangelo using the ruins of the warm water hall of the baths of Diokleziano, and in the eighteenth century by luigi vanvitel (luigi vanvitel). (In the 18th century it was transformed by Luigi vanvitelli into its present form. The entrance is like the Pantheon, with a patio 91 meters high, the architectural limit of the time. Venice is a bridge between the East and the West, a place that is unique in the world for its gentleness, but also for its Mediterranean elegance, one of the strongest in history. This world-famous city, founded in the 5th century AD, is located in northeastern Italy, about 4 kilometers from the mainland, on 118 islands in the Venetian Lagoon, crisscrossed by more than 150 canals and 400 bridges, which unite the 118 islands into a single city. Venice's incomparable and unique appearance and rich artistic treasures make it the most attractive tourist city in the world. The beauty of Venice cannot be separated from its turquoise water and bobbing boats, and even more so from its magnificent classical buildings. Standing in St. Mark's Square to look around, vertical and horizontal streets here into a winding canal; in the ordinary city streets pass unimpeded vehicles, here into a small boat. Every little waterway, street, church and square here is a landscape and a record of the splendid culture and history of the city of water. Rome This belongs to God and the angels of the Eternal City, which was built by the Tai Po River between the seven hills, several times destroyed and several revivals, historical sites everywhere can be seen in the ancient Colosseum of Constantine Gate, the four rivers of fountains, the Spanish Steps ...... and is located in the downtown area of the Catholic religious place of the Vatican, but also added a scenic route. Florence Carrying the fruit of the Renaissance, is a famous cultural city and art paradise, a tourist city to attract a large number of international tourists. As the cultural center of the European Renaissance, Florence has left countless important historical ...... to modern people. >>
Question 7: About the customs of Italy Ladies are respected, especially in various social occasions, ladies are given priority everywhere. At banquets, ladies are allowed to eat first, and gentlemen may eat only if the lady moves her knife and fork first. When going in and out of the elevator, let the lady go first.
If someone sneezes, the person next to him immediately says, "Salvi!" It means, "To your health!" The reason for this is that Europeans are said to be very afraid of catching a cold, and there have been cases in Europe where people have died from severe colds, so people are especially careful not to catch a cold. If they catch a cold, they want to get well right away. In addition, sneezing or coughing in front of others is considered rude and offensive, so I have to say "sorry" to the person next to me right away.
In Italy, it is customary to bury the dead. There are cemeteries everywhere. Cemeteries in big cities are very elaborate, like a garden, and there are many beautiful carvings.
It is common to be late for a banquet. Italians do not have a strong sense of time, especially when attending banquets, receptions and other activities, often late. They arrive 15 or 20 minutes late is commonplace. If they are too late, they often say, "The traffic was too congested, I'm so sorry."
It is customary to put grape sprigs in front of stores. Italy is a country that produces a lot of wine. Many small towns and even rural farmers also make wine. In the past, some farmers made a lot of wine at home, and when they had enough for themselves, they planned to sell some. They hung their grapevines in front of their houses so that passers-by would know that they had wine to sell. Once the wine was sold out, the green branches were taken down. This custom has continued to this day, and some stores still hang grape branches in front of their doors.
When eating in Italy, the Italian custom is that men and women are seated separately. Meal order in general, is the first on the cold plate, followed by the first course, pasta, soup, rice or other staples; the second course of fish, meat, etc., and then sweet or fruit, ice cream, etc., and finally coffee. Pay attention to etiquette when dining, and don't ask for too much at once to eat. During the meal, don't clink your knife and fork. When eating noodles, use your fork to roll them up and bring them to your mouth, do not suck them with your mouth, especially when using soup, don't make a loud noise. After each dish is finished, put the knife and fork side by side on the plate, indicating that the dish has been used up, even if there are leftovers, the waiter will remove the plate.
The Italians like to drink and are very particular about it. Generally drink an aperitif before dinner, the table depending on the dishes set wine, eat fish drink white wine, eat meat with red wine, the table can also drink beer, water and so on. After the meal drink a small amount of spirits, can add ice. Italians rarely drink heavily, there is no habit of persuasion during the table, casual.
When invited to a friend's home, especially on New Year's Day, you should bring some gifts or souvenirs to the host. Gifts should be well packaged. After receiving the gift, the host will open it in front of the guests and say some polite or thank you words. In addition, to the Italian family guests, do not arrive early, a little later for good.
The Italians are warm and cheerful. Talking about the problem are generally straightforward, do not beat around the bush. Talk rich in expression and gestures, several common gestures are: 1, with the thumb and forefinger in a circle, the remaining three fingers pointing upward cocked, said "good" or "all the best". 2, raise the forefinger swing back and forth to indicate that "no", "no", "no", "no", "no", "no", "no", "no", "no", "no", "no", "no", "no", "no", "no". 3, shrug your shoulders and spread your palms, sometimes with a wry smile, indicating "I don't know". 4, use your forefinger to hold your cheeks and turn them back and forth, meaning "delicious flavor". 5, the five fingers are turned upwards, indicating "good" or "everything is fine". "5, five fingers together, palm down, turning back and forth against the stomach, indicating "hunger". 6, with the side of the forefinger touching the forehead, is to scold people "stupid", "fool! "
The Italian Shengli is the most famous Italian city in the world.
Italy is rich in wine, wine, a variety of names, is a necessary beverage in the family. At lunch and dinner, men and women, young and old, rarely do not drink wine. Guests are also treated with wine. Even coffee is mixed with some wine, as it is considered to be fragrant. The way of drinking is also very delicate, generally drink an aperitif before the meal, depending on the dishes or drink red wine, or drink white wine, after the meal with a small amount of strong wine on the rocks. Italy's annual per capita alcohol consumption of about 120 liters, but people rarely abuse alcohol, the table also do not persuade people to drink, each according to their ability. Therefore, drunkards are rarely seen. Italians are accustomed to eating Western food, mainly French dishes, most people also like Chinese food. They generally pay attention to dinner, often drink while dining, chatting, a meal is often to eat -, two hours or even longer.
Italians do not have a strong sense of time, often late for appointments, that this is the style; meetings are not allowed to start on time, the professor arrived 10-15 minutes late for class is common. Latecomers are often traffic congestion and other reasons, no need to explain more, even these explanations can be dispensed with when there are many people, as long as you say "sorry" will be enough. In the north, all business letters should be brief. In the South is more focused on human contact, from ...... >>
Question 8: What are the customs and good food in Italy? The Italians like to invite people to dinner. It is a way of getting together among friends. Go to a restaurant to eat, sometimes *** with the share of money, unless the other party declared his treat; such as invited to a friend's home for dinner, generally the host, the guest should bring some wine, sweets, or bring some souvenirs or flowers to the host. If the host accepts the gift, he should open the wrapping and praise it. If the first day for some reason did not bring gifts to the host, the next day must call the host specifically to thank.
Italians are usually seated in rows of men and women, and usually separate husbands from their wives. In the host's home to eat, the traditional way is, during the table by the hostess to each guest dishes, guests such as which dish they like, you can ask the hostess again, the host will be very happy, and now this custom is changing, guests can take their own food, but do not stand up, and when you can not reach it, you can ask the host or other guests to pass the plate over.
Italian food has several characteristics. First of all, Italian cuisine pay attention to the original flavor, do fish and chicken mostly do not put what seasoning, only in the pan frying or baking, and then poured with lemon juice, or sprinkle some pepper and salt can be on the table. Eat shrimp is only boiled in white water; Secondly, Italians generally only three dishes per meal, the table with bread, you can take: the first is generally pasta or other pasta, such as pizza, macaroni and so on. Eat noodles with a fork rolled up to the mouth, do not use the mouth to suck out the sound; the second main dish is usually meat, such as steak, grilled chicken, fried fish, etc., accompanied by some vegetables. Meat in Western cuisine is usually a large piece, need to use a knife and fork to cut it into small pieces, eat while cutting, eat chicken or lobster can be used by hand, fish have generally been removed from the bone spines, it is easy to eat, for a small number of small spines, should be pinched out of the hand on the plate, can not be spit directly to the plate; the third is a lettuce salad; after the meal there are fruits and desserts.
Eating at home, guests can judge how much food according to the number of knives and forks set by the host: the first dish is usually put a fork, the second dish is put a knife, a fork, fruit knife and snack spoons placed in front of the plate. If the meal club to put more, that the host to prepare a sumptuous food, each dish to eat less, so as not to eat later, the host will be mistaken that you do not like her cooking. When eating, try to avoid clashing knives and forks. Each dish after eating, to put the knife and fork side by side on the plate, said you can remove the plate, and then only on the next dish.
When Italians entertain guests, they usually drink an aperitif before the meal, switch to white or red wine during the meal, and drink a digestif after the meal. White wine is often a light wine, used with fish or seafood; and when consuming meat food such as poultry and livestock, it is changed to mellow red wine. Unlike Chinese etiquette, wine should be poured into the host's cup first after the bottle is opened, and the host raises the cup and dips his lips first, which is a sign of respect and de-guarded suspicion.
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Women are respected, especially in various social occasions, women everywhere priority. At banquets, women are allowed to eat first, and only when women eat first can the gentlemen eat. In and out of the elevator, let the lady first.
If someone sneezes, the person next to them will immediately say, "Salvi!"
Salvi! The reason for this is that Europeans are said to be very afraid of catching a cold, and there have been cases in Europe where people have died from severe colds, so people are very careful not to catch a cold. If they catch a cold, they want to get well right away. In addition, sneezing or coughing in front of others is considered rude and offensive, so I have to say "sorry" to the person next to me right away.
In Italy, it is customary to bury the dead. There are cemeteries everywhere. The cemeteries in the big cities are very elaborate, like a garden, with many beautiful carvings.
It is common to be late for a dinner party. Italians do not have a strong sense of time, especially when attending banquets, receptions and other activities, often late. They arrive 15 or 20 minutes late is commonplace. If they are late for too long, they often say: "Traffic is too congested, I'm really sorry."