How to Be Italian

Oct-Nov, 2022

Tuscany and Rome

I have carefully observed the people of Italy in case I want to become Italian some day. I am pleased to share my findings with you, with apologies to any Italians out there.

I don’t have all the photos yet. I have almost 2,000 to go through. I will try to find more after we get home.

HOW TO BE ITALIAN

1. Enjoy driving a tiny car . . .

2. . . . Or a motorcycle

3. Chug your shot of espresso while standing at the counter

4. Talk with your hands

5. Sit at a sidewalk cafe

6. Smoke cigarettes

7. Wear a white sweater with black stripes

8. Shop at the local market 

9. Wear a scarf

10. Drink an Aperol spritz

11. Eat more gelato

12. Costumes and flags!! 

13. Flag throwing!! 

14. Stand in the street outside a taverna and drink wine with your friends

15. Have at least a master’s degree in parallel parking

16. Say “Prego!” several times a day for no apparent reason

  

17. Hang your laundry outside your window

18. Own the crosswalk!