Food
Are spaghetti and meatballs Italian or American?
American!
Italians don't pare their meat with pasta, they separate it into two courses.
Who typically has more family owned businesses?
Italians!
In America businesses are more industrialized and commercialized to make money. In American children are less likely to want to take over a family business because having a college education and following your own path is more apparent.
Where is there typically a slower pace?
Italy!
Life in Italy is slow, no one is in a rush.
Who is more likely to go to college?
Americans!
College isn't as encouraged in italy as it is in the US. Many take over family businesses.
Who drinks more Americans or Italians?
Americans!
Italians love their vino. But they don’t overdo it. In America, there’s a culture of binge-drinking. In Italy, a bottle of wine is shared among friends or around the dinner table. Italians like to drink, but they know how to keep it classy.
Who is more likely to say ‘I love you’ to a friend?
Americans!
In Italy the only person someone says these three words to is their partner that they are going to marry. This phrase has a very strong meaning and shouldn’t be said to more than one person.
Are people more independent in Italy or America?
America!
In the US independence is one of the our most valuable qualities. In most Italian families, independence isn’t really pushed at. Everyone is an extension of the family and “needing” one's family is normal and healthy. In the US we tend to put career and finances ahead of our spouse, children, siblings, and parents, whereas for most Italian families, family comes first no matter what.
Where would you be more likely to develop a personal relationship with a professor?
America!
Teachers here are more likely to give guidance, support and be a shoulder to lean on in times of need. Italian professors are more focused on just teaching and the material.
Where do tomatoes originate?
America
Who takes naps more?
Italians!
Everyday for a couple hours after lunch time, most stores and restaurants close for riposo, which is when Italians take a nap
Who is more likely to recycle?
Italians!
It is mandatory to recycle here.
Where will be in school longer?
America!
Children go to school from ages 5-18 and then college. In Italy children are in school from ages 6 to 16 and then college is optional.
Who drinks more coffee?
Americans!
For Italians, coffee is usually consumed after a major meal or for breakfast. Americans typically drink coffee at any time of the day.
Where are you more likely to get fired from a job?
America!
Not many people can be fired in Italy because of the Unions.
Who is typically a louder speaker?
Italians!
Most Americans are quiet speakers in closed public places. If you’re in a restaurant in the US it’s unlikely that you’ll hear anyone voice stand out from the the crowd. In Italy, you can easily hear a conversation that a woman or man is having.
Which place has more days in the school year?
Italy!
Italians go to school for 200 days a year where Americans are only in school for 180 days.