This Italy PowerPoint will teach you about the country's culture, customs, family life, gender roles, cuisine, etiquettes for dining, social and business interactions, and much more to assist you in your travels. Did you know that soccer is extremely popular in Italy? Or that there are 2,400 kilometers of waterways in Venice? The complete version highlights these facts and much more: • 20 Points on General Information • 12 Points on Family Life • 23 Points on Food • 15 Points on Food Etiquette • 16 Points on Social Etiquette • 21 Points on Business Etiquette • 5 Cautions for Travelers • 14 Points on Trivia.

1. ITALY
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2. Family Life
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The family unit is the
core of Italian life.
Strong
intergenerational
cohesion.
Ties to family remains
close even after
marriage.
Reciprocal support
between parents and
children.

3. Social Etiquette
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Wait to be introduced.
You are introduced to the
oldest male person first
followed by the women.
Do not use “Ciao” when
first meeting a stranger.
Use “Buon giorno/Buona sera,
Signore/Signora/Signorina”.

4. Business Etiquette
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Use titles based on
age, gender, and
profession when
being introduced.
Punctuality in the business
environment is taken very
seriously, however, it is
not as highly regarded in
the social atmosphere.

5. Trivia
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Soccer (football)
is the most popular
sport with over
44 million fans
recorded in Italy.
National football
team is the 2006
World Cup
titleholder.
Spectators rank
Italian football
almost as highly
as religion.

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