What foreigners think of Italians _ Easy Italian 10.

Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of Easy Italian I'm Katy And I'm Matteo Hi And here we are in Milan in front of one of Italy's most famous buildings the Bosco Verticale We ask people what they think about Italian traditions and what they think of Italians abroad Let's go Can you tell me something typical about Italian culture Wow Well food of course popular culture food again football—those usual things you know Stereotypes—those that come to everyone's mind—but beyond that I can only think of these two things And what do people abroad think of Italians Hey they're noisy maybe even romantic and sure they dress well in short they sing Hi we're here with my mother and my sister to whom I'll be asking questions about Italian tradition What Italian tradition are you most connected to The way we celebrate Sunday or other occasions especially in southern Italy a bit more detail about being together having lunch together in this way bonds of family and friendship are maintained even among those who are not closely related by blood Even with friends this brings us closer together making us feel more united and connected Well first of all I'd say food—the food I believe is known throughout the world—the From a historical standpoint I believe Italy truly has shall we say a rich and profound history From the age of antiquity up to say the present day we truly have every kind of history imaginable And then we have a cinematic culture an artistic one I believe in short it's a country where nothing is lacking And if I need to tell you something else what would you say from the standpoint of culture Hmm And of course I don't know just go to Rome—Rome is an open-air museum so there's Culture there's art there's cinema—everything Yes then we can say that each city has its own unique characteristics in the sense that here In Milan we undoubtedly have a city where modernity clearly prevails If you go to Rome you'll find a culture that originates precisely in the classical era and extends onward right up to the present day meaning that every city truly has its own unique characteristics Venice in particular Another way of looking at it—well I think we're a fairly wealthy country you know And you dear sister what do you think Which tradition are you most attached to None in particular I'm not really attached to any traditions I'm not a traditionalist Well that's fine And another question for you—what do you think people abroad think of Italians I don't have a clear idea but from what I'm reading I think they still have something on us a fleeting thought that we're somewhat superficial more fond of good food than anything else Soccer and a lack of willingness to work—perhaps they think this applies especially to us southerners Poor thing if you go in there you'll end up in another episode Yes okay I meant to say I can since I'm from the south Thank you You're welcome Well I think above all they're a cheerful people I hope in the sense that they're a people Nevertheless I think they see us a bit as somewhat festive people always always seeking well-being I believe this is certainly not a people who are Freddo especially as you go further south through Italy In the north we might be a bit more reserved but overall I think we're A people seen as warm-hearted—yes that’s certainly what I believe And where are you originally from Albania What are the main cultural differences Major cultural differences—well that's a bit tricky Or is there something about Italian culture that really stood out to you So certainly the way we express our emotions whether joy or sorrow s is certainly something that perhaps distinguishes us let's say and the Italians are A people who are certainly joyful and festive and on this point we agree that's it The cheerfulness Exactly Could you tell me something typical about Italian culture Certainly the cuisine—the Italian cuisine is renowned worldwide and is one of the most celebrated The kitchen is also connected to agriculture and is one of the most recognized things in the world Just try it—I guarantee I know my way around a fork Is there something a particular tradition that means a great deal to you Well let's just say that in Italy the tradition of celebrating holidays with the family is deeply cherished e family in general probably the occasions when it is most readily found It's the Christmas holidays rather than the Easter ones anyway the ones that are obligatory religion aside every occasion is a good reason to be together as a family And what do people abroad think of Italians A great question—should ask foreigners but I believe Italian excellence be known throughout the world and thus hopefully have a favorable impression of us opinion and in this case too Italian cuisine abroad is undoubtedly recognized as one of the best things in the world