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Living in Italy Cortney Mccall

Vivendo in Italia. Living in Italy Cortney Mccall. Capital = Rome Religion = predominately Roman Catholic Government = republic Language= Italian Population = 58,057,477 . Italy. Business Greetings. Shake hands May include grasping arm with other hand

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Living in Italy Cortney Mccall

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  1. Vivendo in Italia Living in Italy CortneyMccall

  2. Capital = Rome • Religion = predominately Roman Catholic • Government = republic • Language= Italian • Population = 58,057,477 Italy

  3. Business Greetings • Shake hands • May include grasping arm with other hand • Not polite to reach over others’ hands • Either person may extend first

  4. Business Dress • Men • Conservative business suits • Dark colored • Dressing well is a priority

  5. Women • Business suits • Conservative dresses • Elegant accessories

  6. Business Cards • Exchanged after formal introduction • Look closely at card in their presence • One side should be in Italian • Make sure your title is on card • Put any degrees you have on there • Most of the time, only in black and white

  7. Business Introductions • Eldest one first • Should get special treatment • Should stand when introduced • Usually do not use professional titles

  8. Table Etiquette • Stand until invited to sit down • Do not keep hands in lap • Do not put elbows on the table • Start with a small amount on first serving • Always accept seconds • Follow the lead of the hostess • Ex. she starts eating first, she gets up first, etc.

  9. Dining Etiquette • If invited to a Italian home: • Informal dress = stylish semi-formal clothing • Punctuality is not mandatory • Invited to a meal: • Bring wine or chocolate as a gift • You may send flowers earlier that day

  10. Gift Giving • Usually opened when received • Do not wrap in certain colors • Purple – bad luck • Black- mourning • Do not give yellow or red flowers • Indicate jealousy and secrecy • Always bring a gift if invited to dine

  11. I Chose Italy Because… • My parents backpacked it • I love Italian food • Very pretty place • Culture is very different than ours

  12. http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/global-etiquette/italy-country-profile.htmlhttp://www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/global-etiquette/italy-country-profile.html • http://www.cyborlink.com/besite/italy.htm • http://www.professionaltravelguide.com/Destinations/Italy/Trip-Planning/Business-Etiquette/Personal-Introductions • www.google.com (pictures)

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