I haven't been to Italy since I was a teenager, but I remember everyone made such a big deal about Italian fashion, with comments like "Italians always look at your shoes" and being teenagers, we cared a LOT about style. Also we were there on a long term trip so we shopped a lot while we were there and tried to dress more European and sophisticated (spoiler: we probably looked like clowns).

If I go again, will I be treated rudely for dressing in my everyday casual clothes? (Basically jeans and sneakers, hoodie, baseball cap, which would be acceptable in most non-work situations in New York) I don't plan to do any fancy things, I just want to sight-see but I don't want to be laughed at.

Speaking in particular about the traditional green loden "Hubertus" coat. https://imgur.com/a/lodenmantel-zmR4rGg\].

I own and wear one often in my country, but I will be visiting South Tyrol and I know the coat originates from that area. I wondered if I should wear a different coat since I don't know what stigma or connotations this coat has there.

I have been told that in Austria loden coats are more often worn by someone who is politically rightwing, but I don't know if it is similar in South Tyrol. I am not wanting to make a statement or stand out in any way.

Any insight is welcome. Thanks!

Hi guys!

I've started to watch Formula 1 recently and I got curious about it.

I've seen people talking about how Ferrari is almost a religion in Italy and Kimi Antonelli joining them would stop the country. Is it true?

Do kids care about F1 as much as they care about football? Do people talk about it on the streets?

Thanks!

Hi, I found a car I'd like to buy, but as a non-resident I need to do it through a company. The car is in pieces, no technical check-up. Can someone recommend one that will not rip me off?

I'd like to write a high fantasy adventure drawing inspiration from the Kingdom of Italy (in its more infantile years) however, I've had very little luck in trying to find books about it at my local University library. I'm looking for books on the clothing worn at the time (fashion too), their military, government, as well as their overall history. "The Kingdom of Italy: The History and Legacy of the Italian State from Unification to the End of World War II" is already on my radar, but dedicated books on the topics would be appreciated. Thank you much!

This is a surprise present for my wife's birthday. I'm from the UK and have been to Italy a couple of times previously but not Verona. I know the Arena di Verona where the Opera is being performed is very special but outside of that I know nothing. I have very good seats booked already.
Some genuine experiences or tips about Verona would be useful.

Simple question

Guys!

I am swiss with some italian relatives.

Recently I read that around 6'500'000'000 (yes six billions) Swiss Francs of "unclaimed" pension funds are "forgotten" in switzerland.

As many Italians have worked in Switzerland, a significant share of that money must belong to Italian Citizens.

What is going on?

Are there services in Italy who offer help (for example help people who worked in Switzerland 30 years ago, claim their money)?

Are those services useful?

Do you know of such cases.

Anyone who has worked in Switzerland in the last ~100 years has right to "AHV", in addition since 1985 "Pensionskasse" as well.

I heard about "Patronati" - are these services useful? Do they help with above mentioned topic?

Any Opinion on this subject is welcome.

I moved to the province of Frosinone (not Frosinone city). I know each commune probably has slightly different rules for rubbish disposal, but hoping for some overall advice.

My husband and I bought a large old house in the countryside/mountains. It belonged to some old people who passed away and we bought it from the son who inherited it. It is full of furniture and outside a lot of rubbish, mainly metal scraps, have been dumped. We have no idea how or where to get rid of it.

We asked the guy we bought it from and he was useless. He said just to take anything that burns and bring it out to the field and burn it and anything that doesn't burn, you just dump somewhere on the land. I could burn the burnable stuff, but there is A LOT and it would take a while, if I wanna keep the fire small and manageable. But dumping stuff is not an option. Some of the stuff I wanna get rid off are already something that was dumped on the land.

I've emailed the municipality for advice as well some time ago, but never heard back. I can't really call anyone, as no one seem to speak English and I don't speak Italian yet. So I'm coming to Reddit for help.

Can anyone tell me if there are recycling centres or something here? I have a van and can easily drive the stuff somewhere. It is things like sofas and other furniture, metals scraps, appliances and things like that.

Any advice would be very appreciated!

We are on a tight budget, so any free or cheaper options would be good 😊

Buona sera tutti! I am travelling in Italy with my car. What are the best places (online?) I can search for vintage road bikes along my route? Any tips appreciated. Thanks

Ok fellow Italians. I have been away from the old country for too long and I need some reminders of why we're the best at insulting each other. You know, nostalgia and to laugh.

What is your favourite insult or exclamation?

Currently "he could fall into a pool of breasts and come out with a dick in his mouth" is living rent free in my head.

Vasco Rossi - Sally 

Why did I only find out about it by chance in the back of an Uber in Milan at night while on a 10 day trip to Italy? Why was it so suddenly captivating despite the fact that I know almost no Italian? Why doesn't this song have any global fame, unlike many mediocre Spanish songs that still attained global fame?

Note: parts of the above are rhetorical and I suspect I know at least part of the answer, but I still genuinely want to hear Italian points of view on this and share my experience lol. Thanks.

Is the general consensus in Italy, that this one you managed to screw up?

I was in England and bought a lot of cheeses and I want to bring them to Venice. Is there a big chance that their will take it away or give a fine?

I’m currently on Erasmus in Italy and recently asked an Italian friend for some local music recommendations.
He mentioned Måneskin, who I’ve heard of before.

My Italian friends say they’re very well known, but that a lot of Italians don’t like them ,particularly the lead singer.

So out of curiosity, what do Italians here actually think of Måneskin and Damiano?

I bought some women’s clothes from a shop in Spain and the brand I was told was a small Italian brand called Nemi (which is what the labels say). The styles are quite feminine, think silk skirts and flowy dresses. I’ve been searching for the website but so far can’t find anything, does anyone have any suggestions where I can buy this online?

Going to be teaching English in Cosenza, and I need ideas for an appropriate gift. This is the first time I have met this person.

I’ve already bought hoodies trench coats and scarves They’re not extremely heavy but I won’t really be able to wear them if it’s going to be warm It’s a bit difficult for me because I need to pack modest clothing since I wear hijab so I need to know what kind of weather to expect and what clothes would be suitable

Hello everyone!
I’m looking for some information about Oggiono, and I was hoping that someone here might be able to help me. I have a few questions about the area, daily life there, and what it’s like to live or study in Oggiono.
If anyone has lived there, currently lives there, or has any experience with the area, I would really appreciate it if you could share your experience and answer a few questions I have.
Thank you in advance for your help! I really appreciate it. 😊

This viral video of chef Gino D'Acampo ranting in Italian about someone ruining his dish has a top comment with an English translation, but I'd like to see what his actual Italian words are in text 😀

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFby3IEs9V0&t=269s

Hi,

I am from Poland and I would like to start selling clothes made from Italy in Poland. I was looking for some websites where I will be able to buy a product at a good price but I could not find anything appropriate.

Do you know where I may look for a product or it i6s better to look for it locally?

I come to Italy every summer from Austria and I love the idea of riposo. I am very curious how this functions in daily life. As I understand it, riposo is generally between 13 and 16, but exact times can vary based on your business. However, as a tourist I mostly see businesses that deal with tourists, like restaurants, bars, hotels. But for the average tradesman, factory worker, office worker, or school do you also get riposo? If you get these long lunches or rests how long do you get off and does that mean you have to work later into the day to get your full working day in? Do you get paid riposo? What does your day actually look like? Thank you!

I dont currently own a functional grader. Could I make due with cutting it finely, or should I go and get one.

I just went on vacation in Liguria and Ventimiglia, and would like to hear what italians from all over Italien thinks of Ventimiglia. I know that most italian would say that the nearby city San Remo, is a rich city or so it was one time. So How do the rest of italy see Ventimiglia?

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