The document provides information about various aspects of business and culture in Italy. It notes that Italy's population is 90% Roman Catholic, and that Italians are known for their ingenuity, imagination, and education. Some tips for business in Italy include arriving on time for meetings, shaking hands with all people when being introduced or leaving, and sending business letters in Italian for more attention. The top three industries in Italy are tourism, machinery, and textiles.

1. by James Bachand

2. Money of Italy

3. Religions in Italy
Roman
Catholic
(90%)
Other
(10%)
Roman Catholic
Other

4. Italian People
 Ingenuity
 Imagination
 Intelligence & Education

5. Italian
Fashion
200 Euros
5% GDP

6. Italian Food
 Produce & Spice can be worth
3X as much if exported.

7. Greetings in Italy
 The usual handshake involves direct
eye contact and a smile among new
people.
 Italians are guided by first impressions,
so it is important that you demonstrate
respect when greeting people,
especially when meeting them for the
first time.
 Friends may greet each other with a kiss
on both cheeks.

8. What is the official language
used in conducting business?
 Most business can
be conducted in
English. Yet, a
courteous letter in
Italian will gain more
attention.

9. Tips for Business in Italy
 It is important to arrive for business
meetings on time.
 When being introduced during a
business or social meeting, shake hands
with everyone present -- men, women
and children. Shake hands again when
leaving.

10. Italian Business Gifts
 Do not give red flowers as they indicate
secrecy.
 Do not give yellow flowers as they indicate
jealousy.
 If you bring wine, make sure it is a good
vintage.
 Do not wrap gifts in black, as is traditionally
a mourning color.
 Do not wrap gifts in purple, as it is a
symbol of bad luck.

11. Work Days in Italy
 They work 8 hours a day for 5 days a
week.
 They also tend to take long lunch
breaks.

12. Top 3 Industries In Italy
 Tourism
 Machinery
 Textiles