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Compared to other European countries lifestyle in Italy is slow, relaxed and unique in its own way. People like to move about with their lives gently. You might notice some pace in the industrial hubs of Milan, Torino and Treviso but overall, it’s laid back. Italians love to chat over a coffee, go out for a stroll in the middle of the day, and enjoy long lunch and dinners. |
Family life
Family and friends are important for an Italian. They cannot think of spending an entire day without enquiring about their parents and children, and a weekend sans a family lunch or dinner. Italians living outside their country miss their family a lot. Given a demographic problem which haunts most of the European countries today, a major part of the population is above the age of sixty. This adds to the slowness of life, and perhaps even to the strong family bonding that Italians are proud of.
Bar culture, café and conversation
This is lifeline for the Italians. Their day starts and ends with a cup of coffee. A cup of cappuccino or espresso after every meal is a must. Italians love to spend time over a hot cup of cappuccino and even hotter conversation with friends. Topics range from family, football, religion and politics.
A simple life but aesthetic
Italians believe in simple living. It’s a strange thing but the biggest and most famous automobile makers of the world love moving around in small and simple cars. Added to it they don’t even care about parking their car in a proper place or even keeping it clean.
However, Italians are great patrons of the art. Their homes reflect an exquisite blend of warmth, simplicity and high aesthetical sense.
Italian fashion is world renowned. One of the fashion capitals of the world, Italy has been consistently adding to the fashion trends adopted across the globe. Italians lay great importance on the way one dresses up. The streets of Milan are a feast for ones eyes where people experiment with cuts, color and texture even in everyday clothing.
Religion and contradictions
Being the country housing the preservers of catholic faith, Italians in present times have been living in a conflict over Catholicism and Rationality. Abortions, legal recognition to unmarried couples are some of the issues which many Italians have approved of, in spite of living by the catholic guidelines. Church attendance on Sunday masses has been on the decline. People these days are seeking legal recognition even after church marriage.
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