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Intercultural communication in Italy
Italy is a country located in Europe with a predominantly Mediterranean climate. It has a population of over 62 million people who primarily speak Italian, German, French, and Slovene. Interactions are very important in Italian culture, and more than a third of single Italian men between 30-35 live with their parents. Italians have many superstitions related to things like stairs, black cats, and brushing against someone. Some safe topics of conversation with Italians include Italian architecture, art, opera, films, sports like soccer, and hospitality. Taboo topics include religion, politics, taxes, criticizing Italian culture, the mafia, and World War II. Meetings and business are usually done between people who know
Intercultural communication in Italy
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- 3. LOGO Main Information About Itly Map Reference: Europe Area: 301,340 sq km Climate: Predominantly Mediterranean; alpine in far north; hot, dry in south Population: 62,007,540 (July 2016 est.) Languages: Italian, German, French and Slovene
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- 5. LOGO Some facts about ITALY Interactionsare the most important thing. More than a third of single Italian men between the ages of 30 and 35 live with their parents. In Italy, 13, is not an unlucky number, but 17 is. Italians have so may superstitious. (stairs, black cat, brush… )
- 6. LOGO 5 Key Conversation orGesture Tips Italian architecture and landscape (UNESCO)1 Anything related to Italian art, opera and films2 Sports, especially soccer3 The warm Italian hospitality4 Current events, as long as they are not derogatory to Italy5
- 7. LOGO 5 Key Conversation orGesture Taboos Religion, the Vatican and its policies1 Politics and taxes2 Criticizing the Italian culture, even if your Italian counterparts are doing so3 4 The Mafia5 World War II
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- 9. LOGO ETIQUETTEs MEETING ETIQUETTE Greetings areenthusiastic yet rather formal the usual handshake with direct eye contact and a smile suffices between strangers. GIFT GIVING ETIQUETTE Do not give: Chrysanthemums Red flowers Yellow flowers Do not wrap gifts in Black. Purple. DINING ETIQUETTE If you are invited to an Italian house: If an invitation says the dress is informal, wear stylish clothes that are still rather formal. DRESS ETIQUETTE Dressing well is a priority in Italy men should wear dark colored. Conservative business suits women should wear either business suits or conservative dresses. BUSINESS MEETING ETIQUETTE Italians prefer to do business with people they know and trust they prefer face-to- face contact.. Italians respect power and age decisions are often based more on how you are viewed by the other party than on concrete business objectives.
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Editor's Notes
- #10 1.Italians are guided by first impressions, so it is important that you demonstrate propriety and respect when greeting people, especially when meeting them for the first time Wait until invited to move to a first name basis! 2. Do not: give chrysanthemums as they are used at funerals, red flowers as they indicate secrecy, yellow flowers as they indicate jealousy. Gifts are usually opened when received. 3. in south people eat late.) around 9, 10 You may arrive between 15 minutes late if invited to dinner and up to 30 minutes late if invited to a party. If you are invited to a meal, bring gift-wrapped. 4. Italians judge people on appearances and the first impression you make, will be a lasting one Italians are extremely expressive communicators 5. Many companies are closed in August, so it is best not to try to schedule meetings. It is common to be interrupted while talking people often raise their voice to be heard over other speakers. Appointments should be made in writing (in Italian) 2 to 3 weeks in advance. 6. Elegant accessories are equally important for men and women.