This video by Italian for Americans covers 5 Italian Customs Americans have trouble understanding.
- Coffee – Americans tend to drink large coffees and take their time drinking them sitting at a table while Italians drink their small coffees fast and often standing up at a bar.
- Rules at restaurants – Italian follow an order of eating food at a restaurant while Americans do not.
- Tipping – Italians and Americans have a very different idea about the size of a tip and when it is warranted.
- Lines – In America, people form lines where in Italy, many shops, post offices, etc require you to take a number and not stand in a formal line.
- Kisses – It’s common to give a double cheek kiss in Italy even if you don’t know a person well.
Here’s the video which provides more detail on the Italian customs American have trouble understanding.