Transcript Introduction Etiquette in Italy

Italy
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The leaning tower of Pisa
culture
Ancient
History
Rome
Italian
Food
The colosseum
Traditions
( Sunday
lunches )
Family
Dress
Business
meeting
Etiquette
in Italy
Italy
Italian
People
Explorers
Artists
Gift giving
Tuscany
Population
Language
Religion
Geography
Introduction
Cities and
Regions
Venice
Sicily
Geography
• Italy is the ‘ boot shaped ‘
country in western Europe ,
which is lined by :
– France , Austria ,Slovenia
and Switzerland .
• Italy covers around 116,300 sq
miles .
• Rome is the Capital of Italy.
Population
• Approximately 58 million
• Italy’s Major Cities which take
up about 70% of its population
include: Rome, Milan, Naples,
Genoa, and Venice.
• Most people live in northern
Italy, particularly on the west
coast around Rome and Naples,
and in the Po Valley. The
remainder of the population live
in the more rural areas in
Southern Italy.
Language
• Italian is the official
language of Italy , and
93% of population are
native Italian speaker .
religion
• The primary religion in
Italy is Roman Catholic.
• There is also mature
Protestant and Jewish
communities and a
growing Muslim
immigrant community.
Cities and Regions
Tuscany
A place to chill in the countryside
with lovely towns and villages
Cities and Regions
venice
A City build on islands and known
for its Carnival
Cities and Regions
sicily
A unique place full of art, archeology, history, folklore and breathtaking scenery.
Ancient History
“ Rome ”
• Rome first grew into power as a Republic.
The Roman
Republic
• They had a complex government with written laws, a
constitution, and a balance of powers.
• The Republic would rule Rome from around 509 BC
to 45 BC.
• In 45 BC Julius Caesar took over the Roman Republic
and made himself the supreme dictator.
The Roman
Empire
• In 27 BC, Caesar Augustus became the first Roman
Emperor and this was the start of the Roman Empire.
• The lower level government stayed the same, but now
the Emperor had supreme power.
The Empire
Splits
• As the Roman Empire grew it became more and more
difficult to manage from the city of Rome. Eventually the
Roman leaders decided to split Rome into two empires.
• One was the Western Roman Empire and was ruled out of
the city of Rome.
• The other was the Eastern Roman Empire and was ruled out
of Constantinople and become known as Byzantine Empire .
• The fall of Rome generally refers to the fall of the
Western Roman Empire. It fell in 476 AD.
Fall of Rome
• The Eastern Roman Empire, or the Byzantine
Empire, would rule parts of Eastern Europe for
another 1000 years.
Ancient History
“ the colosseum ”
“ the colosseum ”
• located in Rome
• The largest amphitheater in the Roman Empire.
•
It was built in the first century AD by Emperor
Vespasian. And completed in 80 AD .
• Built in the former gardens of Nero’s palace.
• Opened by Titus (Vespasian’s son) and started
with one hundred days of games.
•
Since the end of the Empire, the Colosseum has
suffered from many destructive forces .
Ancient History
“the leaning tower of pisa ”
“ the leaning tower of pisa ”
• The Tower of Pisa was built over 800
years ago.
• The tower is the third oldest structure
in (Pisa’s cathedral square).
• The tilt began during its construction,
and was caused by the soft ground it
was built on.
• The tower has a height of 183.27ft
from the ground on the lower side,
and 186.02ft from the ground on the
high side.
• The tower of Pisa is from the seven
wonders of the medieval world .
Italian
people
Italian people
explorers
• The Italian explorers Christopher
Columbus and Amerigo Vespucci
discovered the Americas while
Marco Polo explored the East.
• Alessandro Volta, was the prioneer
who did studies in electricity, hence
the name “Volt” describing a unit of
electricity.
• And many inventions like the piano
and thermometer was invented my
the Italians
Italian people
family
• The family is very
important for
Italians, where there
are still many big
families including
grandparents,
parents and children
in the household.
Italian people
artists
• Leonardo da Vinci (14521519) . One of the worlds
greatest painters of the
Italian Renaissance
Italian food
Food culture
Pasta
• Pasta is NEVER a side dish!
• Every type of pasta sauce has its own type of pasta
shape to go with it. For instance, Olive Sauce goes
great with penne or rigatoni, but not spaghetti.
• Spaghetti should never be cut, but twirled.
• Pasta should always be half cooked .
• Never eat pasta and meat in the same course or dish!
Always eat your pasta course first, then your meat or
fish.
• Ketchup is NOT a sauce! Especially a pasta sauce!
Food culture
drinks
• Coffee really means espresso in Italy.
• Cappuccino is strictly for breakfast or
afternoon break, but never for a meal.
• During a meal only wine and water are
usually permitted, unless you are having pizza
when you can have soda or beer.
Food culture
Dressings & Condiments
• NEVER add parmesan to a fish-based dish!
• Only olive oil, vinegar, lemon and salt are
ingredients for salad dressing.
Italian tradition
Sunday lunches
• 5% of Italians eat out on Sundays, while 95% are at home.
• Lunch usually starts between 12am and 1pm .
• It’s the main occasion to bring the extended family together, and the only time
ALL courses are included.
• In Italy the main course is usually split in two, primo and secondo (first and second
courses).
• Primo consists always of pasta, risotto or a soup .
• Secondo based on meat or fish, with countless side dishes.
• Usually at family gatherings it’s all about traditional local food. This means the
food will be excellent, locally sourced and tested countless times.
Its all about ., JOY .. FAMILY .. & TRADITION
Typical Italian food
Pizza
Pesto
Mozzarella
the most famous
Italian dish
it was invented in
1860
green sauce with
olives, herbs and
olive oil, and
parmiggiano
cheese.
Italian cheese
balls,
originally
made from
buffalo milk
For Italians
food is not merely a means for survival.
Food defines us. It belongs to our history and
culture as much as Raffaello and Leonardo da
Vinci do.
manners in Italy
‘’ gift giving ‘’
1. Do not give :
– chrysanthemums ( as they are used at funerals) .
– red flowers ( as they indicate secrecy).
– yellow flowers ( as they indicate jealousy ).
2. If you bring wine , make sure it’s a good vintage .
Quality , rather then quantity, is important .
3. Do not rap gifts in :
– Black ( as is traditionally a mourning color ) .
– Purple ( as it’s a symbol of bad luck ) .
manners in Italy
‘’ business meeting ‘’
1. Appointments are mandatory and should be made in
writing ( in Italian ) 2 to 3 weeks in advance .
2. Many companies are closed in August .
3. Its common to be interrupted while taking .
4. people often raise their voice to be heard over other
speakers .
manners in Italy
‘’ dress ‘’
1. Dressing well is a priority in Italy .(The way you dress can indicate
your social status, your family's background, and your education
level.First impressions are lasting impressions in Italy.)
2.
Men should wear dark colored , conservative business suits .
3. Women should wear either business suits or conservative dresses .
4. Elegant accessories are equally important for men and women .
Sources and references
• http://www.factslides.co
m/s-Italy#
• http://www.discoveritali
anfood.com/italianfood-customs.html
• http://www.kids-worldtravel-guide.com/italyfacts.html
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