Italian Traditions
In Italy, ordering this coffee drink after 11:00am is a tourist giveaway.
What is Cappuccino?
This region is considered the poorest in Italy.
What is Calabria?
This Turin‑based soccer club has won more Serie A titles than any other Italian team.
What is Juventus?
When eating with others, this indicates that it is time to begin.
What is, saying "Buon Appetito?"
A topic that polite Americans might avoid, but one that Italians will willingly argue about with great emotion.
What is politics?
The tradition of tossing coins into Rome’s Trevi Fountain is said to guarantee this.
What is a return to Rome?
The region in Italy where most Italians left to immigrate to America.
What is Sicily?
This bright‑red Italian team is the most iconic and successful in Formula 1 history.
What is Ferrari?
The unexpected and unwritten rule for pedestrians in Italy.
What is, cars have the right of way?
This activity is common after dinner in smaller towns and cities in Italy.
What is the evening stroll, or "passeggiata"?
This dramatic singing tradition, born in Italy, became a foundation of classical Western music.
What is Opera?
The region in Italy considered the wealthiest.
What is Lombardy?
This famous Italian Grand Prix circuit, nicknamed the “Temple of Speed,” is located north of Milan.
What is Monza?
A popular American pasta that does not exist in Italy and would confuse an Italian waiter.
What is Fettucine Alfredo?
This is typically how breakfast out is eaten in Italy.
What is standing at a "bar" and drinking an espresso quickly? No lingering.
This is a cherished Italian Christmas food tradition.
What is Panettone?
This region in Italy has the highest rate of tourism.
What is Veneto?
The international sport invented in Italy.
What is Bocce?
A common greeting among friends in Italy.
What is a kiss on both cheeks?
This Italian custom is an important part of everyone's social and cultural calendar. Not so for many Americans.
What is a fixed vacation schedule?
On New Year's Eve, Italians wear this for good luck.
What is red underwear?
This is the top exporting region in Italy.
What is Lombardy?
The sport that Italy has consistently underperformed in compared to other countries.
What is Rugby?
The topic Italians don't joke about, but Americans do.
What is the mafia?
The heart of Italian culture that is the exact opposite of the heart of American culture.
What is a strong fatalistic attitude, versus American sunny optimism?