Here I found some information on Italian customs, etiquette and customs on the Internet. I hope it will be helpful to you. 1. Etiquette Italians are cheerful, enthusiastic and pay great attention to politeness. They have the habit of exchanging greetings and hugs when meeting. Hugging each other is a symbol of peace and friendship. When greeting, call the other person "Mr.", "Mrs.", "Miss", etc. according to the situation. Elders and superiors should be treated with the respectful title of "you". If you are a close friend, use "you" to express closeness. Italian names usually consist of two parts, the first part is the first name and the last part is the surname. Italians have the habit of calling people by their first names instead of their surnames. They call elders, people of high status or people they are not familiar with by their surnames. After Italian women get married, they generally keep their own names and change their husband's surname. When you encounter problems in Italy, you will generally receive enthusiastic help from Italians without the need for anything in return. 2. Food: Food includes pizza, Po cheese, Roman sheep cheese, Gorgonzola sheep cheese, Asiago cheese, soft cheese, Valpadana hard cheese, Sicilian sheep cheese and fresh cheese. Italians are very particular about dining, and several dishes should be eaten separately. First is the cold appetizer, and the starter is usually a variety of pasta, rice, etc. The second plate is a variety of meat, fish, etc., followed by a variety of vegetables, etc. Finally, eat desserts, fruits, ice cream, etc. Italian pizza is delicious, real pizza baked in a wood-burning oven and topped with mozzarella cheese. 3. Siena Horse Racing Festival The Siena Horse Racing Festival is the most famous traditional horse racing event in Italy, held on July 2 and August 16 every year. On the day of the horse racing, people dressed in costumes gather at Plaza del Cabo. The city of Siena is divided into 17 neighborhoods, each with a regional flag. Each neighborhood takes turns to participate in the competition. The rules of the competition are very simple. The horse race runs three laps along the circular track circled in advance in the square. Whoever reaches the finish line first wins. However, the competition was very hard and intense. The winning neighborhood receives a silk pennant with an image of the Virgin on it. The winning neighborhood holds an open-air dinner to celebrate the victory. The horse racing horse that has made great achievements in winning the "pennant" will sit in the chief seat and have dinner with people. The joyful atmosphere continued into the night. The word Italy evolved from Italy, which means a paradise for calves to grow. In ancient times it was the core part of the Roman Empire. The current population is 56.411 million, mainly Italians, accounting for about 94% of the total population. The official language is Italian, with German and French spoken in some areas. The people of China and Italy have a long history of friendly relations. The famous Italian traveler Marco Polo is a cultural exchange between the East and the West that is very familiar to the people of China and Italy. Clothing Etiquette Italians generally wear Western-style clothing in formal social occasions. Especially when participating in some major events, they pay great attention to dressing neatly and like to wear three-piece suits. At weddings, brides like to wear yellow wedding dresses. In some festivals, grand costume parades are often held, with everyone from children to the elderly wearing all kinds of fancy costumes. Manners and etiquette Italians like to get closer when talking. The distance between the two parties is usually 30-40 centimeters, and sometimes they are almost close to each other. They don't like other people staring at them while talking and consider this kind of gaze to be impolite. They like to use gestures to express their personal wishes. Commonly used gestures include: gently pinching the chin with hand to express disinterest, walking quickly, etc. Meeting Etiquette Italian names are given by the first name and last name. In addition, there is also a Christian name, which is the name given by the priest when the baby is baptized. After a woman gets married, most of them take her husband's surname, and some use both men's and women's surnames. Italians often shake hands when meeting guests at social events, warmly embrace friends and relatives when they meet again after a long time, and wave to acquaintances when they meet on the street. Dining Etiquette Italians pay attention to color, aroma and flavor when making dishes, and their flavorful dishes can be compared with French cuisine. They appreciate Chinese food very much. Both men and women are fond of alcohol. They often drink beer, brandy, etc., and they especially like to drink wine. When Italians treat guests to dinner, they usually go to restaurants, and sometimes they also entertain relatives and friends at home. When they treat guests, they often have less tea and more wine. At formal banquets, there is a different kind of wine for each dish. Wedding and funeral etiquette Italians believe in Catholicism, so weddings are mostly hosted by clergy and held in churches. However, ancient courtship customs still remain in some areas. For example, if a young man in Sicily likes a girl, he will often invite a few friends to come under the window of the girl's house in the early morning or at night, play the guitar and sing love songs. The main festivals in Italy include Christmas, Epiphany, and Easter. It is said that the coastal city of Viaret in central Italy and Nice in France are the two major centers of European carnival activities. Business Etiquette The general manager of an Italian company has a lot of power and likes to act arbitrarily. Even department and section chief level personnel mostly just follow the things clearly explained above. Therefore, when engaging in business activities, you should try to deal directly with the general manager. Although Italians are very polite to people they meet for the first time, they often do not give clear answers to questions and they are unwilling to express their opinions hastily. Only after a period of contact and gaining their trust can business negotiations be smoother. Travel Etiquette The best seasons to travel to Italy are from February to May and September to November every year. When traveling in Italy, be aware when buying things from retail stores that their business principle is that buyers and sellers are on equal footing. Italians love children.

If you go to a restaurant and see some children running around and being naughty, don't get angry, otherwise the locals will be very disgusted with your behavior.