Living habits of Italians

Garbage classification: Italian law stipulates that garbage must be classified, otherwise there will be a high fine.

Hygiene: Italian bathrooms have separate bathing areas, which are separated by curtains or baffles to avoid water splashing outside the bathing areas. Pay attention to timely cleaning after bathing. Some bathrooms have a small rope by the wall, which is used in case of an accident. If you pull the rope, you can inform the landlord. Don't pull at will.

Taboo: when four people shake hands, don't cross each other to form a cross; You can't wear sleeveless shorts and short skirts when you enter the church, and you can't make any noise.

Religious habits: More than 90% of Italians are Catholics, so churches concentrate the essence of Italian culture and artistic architecture, and religious influence permeates the daily life of Italians, so visiting churches is a good way to understand Italian and western cultures. During important festivals, cathedrals such as vigilia di Natale, Pasqua and ascensiontide will hold mass (messa). As tourists, you should respect religious etiquette, keep quiet and turn off your mobile phone.

Traffic safety: Italian highways are fast, so don't walk through them at will; Many cities have no bicycle lanes, so pay attention to safety when driving; Motorcycles under 50cc and over 18 years old can obtain a driver's license through a simple written test or drive with an international driver's license; Italy can recognize the international driver's license of motor vehicles.

Environmental protection: it is best to take your bag with you when you go shopping in the supermarket. Supermarkets only provide paper bags and plastic bags that need to be paid; Italian law prohibits smoking in public places, and offenders are fined.