Italians often start meals with an aperitif and end with after-dinner drinks. When eating pasta, use a fork to twirl it and place the full forkful in your mouth instead of slurping. Do not begin eating until the host says "Buòn appetito!" which means "enjoy your meal".

1. ITALY
Dinner parties or large lunches often start with an
aperitif and end with after-dinner drinks.

2. Dining etiquette for eating pasta. If you are served pasta, do not use a spoon to assist
yourself while eating it. Use a fork and the sides of the bowl or plate against which to
twirl the pasta onto the fork. Do not slurp the pasta strands into your mouth. Place
the entire forkful into your mouth at once.
Dining etiquette for beginning to eat. Do not begin eating until the host says. "Buòn
appetito!"