What are the customs and delicacies in Italy?

More than 90% of Italian residents believe in Catholicism. If someone sneezes, the person next to him will say, "salute!" Wish you good health. Besides, sneezing or coughing in front of others is considered impolite and rude, so I should immediately say "I'm sorry" to the people next to me. It is said that it is because there has been a precedent in Europe that people died because of the popularity of heavy feelings. In the eyes of Italians, a cold is as terrible as a scourge, so people next to it will say, "salute!" Wish you good health.

Italians are hospitable and polite. On formal occasions, dress is very particular. The greeting ceremony is to shake hands or wave; For people who are old, have status and are unfamiliar, they should be addressed by their surnames, plus honorary titles such as "Mr.", "Mrs." and "Miss"; In the case of eating, taking the bus, taking the elevator, etc. Women will be allowed to go first. Pay attention to discretion when talking to Italians, and generally talk about work, news and football; No politics, no football. Italians are forbidden to cross handshakes and the number "13".

Italians are afraid of chrysanthemums (for funerals).

The wedding and funeral customs in Italy are similar to those in other European countries, and the ceremonies are mostly related to religious ceremonies. Italian marriage needs to go through two ceremonies: engagement (exchange of engagement rings) and marriage (divided into civil affairs and church wedding). March and April are the peak times for Italian youth to choose to get married. Italians are not allowed to divorce before May 1974. 1974 After the referendum in May, the divorce rate of Italians remained high.

The burial methods in Italy are mostly earth burial, mostly in large cemeteries.

Italians are completely family-centered, and grandma is highly respected-even there is an award of "coolest grandma" every year (the winner beats other competitors by dancing the fast-spinning Tarantella barefoot and wins the competition).

Italians shake hands or signal when they meet. Some Italians are not punctual when dating. In Italy, women are respected, especially in various social occasions, where women are given priority. At the banquet, let the ladies eat first, and only when the ladies move their knives and forks can the gentlemen eat.

Italians avoid the number "13". No room number, theater seat number, etc. The word 13 is allowed. When sending souvenirs, don't send handkerchiefs, thinking that handkerchiefs are ominous things to wipe tears when relatives leave; Don't send chrysanthemums when sending flowers, because chrysanthemums are in full bloom when sweeping the grave; Flowers and branches should be singular. Men and women are not allowed to wear shorts, short skirts or sleeveless shirts to visit churches or Catholic museums.