Before I made the big move, I received some advice from an expat living here. I just found it on my computer and thought it might be helpful even if you plan to come for just a visit.You have so little time to learn all the info you need to come on over....be prepared.
1. there are no clothes dryers
2. get used to wearing clothes more than once before washing
3. you can buy 100% cotton nothing shrinks here
4. Olive oil goes on all food, no salt – that is used in cooking
5. Pasta is served before the main dish and salad is last
6. Use a cell phone all the time (including playing with all the sounds it makes) in public = cool.
7. look to the right and left before crossing, and even behind you cuz you never know where the cars are coming from or at.
8. Find where all the americans hang out, irish pubs are, and xpats...because you will miss BSing.
9. Learn how to cut in line before the italians do.
10. Say "Non parlo Italiano" all day till you learn it.
11. Hand towels are used after you wash your ass and not to dry your hands and face.
12. Your DVD and VCR do not work here buy it when you come.
13. Teaching english is what you will do till you get tired of it.
14. Walking more than you have to because the bus you planned to take is too packed to get on.
That should be enough for now....if I think of anything else I will let you know....Maybe someone can add more to it.
Don't think that what I wrote is negative and trying to get you not to come......Remember that Italy is a better place to live than the USA!
Italy vs. USA
1. If you are robbed you will not know about it here till you get home. Beats getting bashed in the head for your wallet or have a gun pointed at you.
2. You can walk the street late and will not get harassed by some bum...he will only ask for money
3. Italian men do not beat their wives if unhappy, or divorce them. They find a lover that makes them happy.
anything else?
1. there are no clothes dryers
2. get used to wearing clothes more than once before washing
3. you can buy 100% cotton nothing shrinks here
4. Olive oil goes on all food, no salt – that is used in cooking
5. Pasta is served before the main dish and salad is last
6. Use a cell phone all the time (including playing with all the sounds it makes) in public = cool.
7. look to the right and left before crossing, and even behind you cuz you never know where the cars are coming from or at.
8. Find where all the americans hang out, irish pubs are, and xpats...because you will miss BSing.
9. Learn how to cut in line before the italians do.
10. Say "Non parlo Italiano" all day till you learn it.
11. Hand towels are used after you wash your ass and not to dry your hands and face.
12. Your DVD and VCR do not work here buy it when you come.
13. Teaching english is what you will do till you get tired of it.
14. Walking more than you have to because the bus you planned to take is too packed to get on.
That should be enough for now....if I think of anything else I will let you know....Maybe someone can add more to it.
Don't think that what I wrote is negative and trying to get you not to come......Remember that Italy is a better place to live than the USA!
Italy vs. USA
1. If you are robbed you will not know about it here till you get home. Beats getting bashed in the head for your wallet or have a gun pointed at you.
2. You can walk the street late and will not get harassed by some bum...he will only ask for money
3. Italian men do not beat their wives if unhappy, or divorce them. They find a lover that makes them happy.
anything else?
2 comments:
Too funny- I wonder if this all just seems the norm to you now !
Some creature comforts are worth giving up when one considers the beauty that surrounds you !
Enjoy the good life my friend.
S
you also have to be prepared for weird looks if you ever try to eat raw vegetables or drink tap water in front of italians :P
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