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