Italian Culture

Italian Culture

Breakfast - 7-10am: Coffee

Caffè, or Espresso: Straight shot of coffee Caffè americano: Not exactly coffee from the United States, but more watered-down than espresso. Caffè macchiato: An espresso "stained" with a dab of steamed milk. Caffè ristretto: Espresso with a tad less water, stronger than regular espresso. Cappuccio, or Cappuccino: Coffee combined with steamed milk (more so than macchiato).

Breakfast: SweetsGranita with BriocheCannoli

Cornetto with ChocolateAssorted Sweets

Aperitivo – Happy Hour

• From 18:30 to 20:30 there is aperitivo meaning happy hour. For 5,00 /8,00 euro you get one drink and a whole plate with different type of snacks.

Lunch (13 -14:30hs) & Dinner (20:30 – 22hs)

• MENU– Antipasto– Primo– Secondo– Dolce– Caffè

Time - Siesta

Keep in mind, that in Sicily SIESTA TIME starts at 13.00 and ends at 16.00! During

this time all shops and markets are closed.

In Sicily the meaning of time is flexible with friends; however, for work it is still important to be on time.

Communication

• Italian versus Sicilian

• Use of hands• Voice level• Greetings– Introduction

hand shake– With friends two

kisses, right cheek then left

Rules of the streets

Parking on the curbs Crazy driving

Don’t be timid when crossing the street

How to deal with Italian love?

Working in an Italian company

The Boss

Hierarchy

Joking with Colleagues

BreaksWillingness to Learn

Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto and its Surroundings

Tindari/Oliveri Capo di Milazzo Aeolian Islands

La Bella Sicilia – Cultural Excursions

Taormina Etna Volcano/Catania

La Bella Sicilia – Cultural Excursions

Palermo Cefalù

Stromboli Volcano