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The visible aspects of culture, such as food, art, and language. Those aspects of the culture which we notice as we interact with its people.

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Notions of Beauty and Style in the Italian Culture -  Appearances matter 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. The concept of 'bella figura' or good image is important to Italians. They unconsciously assess another person's age and social standing in the first few seconds of meeting them, often before any words are exchanged. Clothes are important to Italians. They are extremely fashion conscious and judge people on their appearance. You will be judged on your clothes, shoes, accessories and the way you carry yourself. Bella figura is more than dressing well. It extends to the aura your project too - i.e. confidence, style, demeanor, etc. 

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Notions of Beauty and Style in the Italian Culture -  Appearances matter 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. The concept of 'bella figura' or good image is important to Italians. They unconsciously assess another person's age and social standing in the first few seconds of meeting them, often before any words are exchanged. Clothes are important to Italians. They are extremely fashion conscious and judge people on their appearance. You will be judged on your clothes, shoes, accessories and the way you carry yourself. Bella figura is more than dressing well. It extends to the aura your project too - i.e. confidence, style, demeanor, etc. 

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Deep Culture
http://www.culture-quest.com/Italy

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Family is the Italian Culture - The family is the center of the social structure and provides a stabilizing influence for its members. The family provides both emotional and financial support to its members. Nothing is more important to an Italian than,”la famiglia”. Loyalty and commitment first and foremost are to family members. Italian families, Mamma is at the center, and remains very close knit. Families spend weekend’s together, run businesses, and always enjoy large meals together.

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Family is the Italian Culture - The family is the center of the social structure and provides a stabilizing influence for its members. The family provides both emotional and financial support to its members. Nothing is more important to an Italian than,”la famiglia”. Loyalty and commitment first and foremost are to family members. Italian families, Mamma is at the center, and remains very close knit. Families spend weekend’s together, run businesses, and always enjoy large meals together.

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Deep Culture
http://www.culture-quest.com/Italy

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Attitudes towards Elders in the Italian Culture -  Because of the importance placed on, “La Famiglia”, the family, Italians tend to pay more respect to their country’s older citizens. It’s traditional to include people of all ages at family gatherings, and children are instructed from an early age to treat their elders with respect.

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Attitudes towards Elders in the Italian Culture -  Because of the importance placed on, “La Famiglia”, the family, Italians tend to pay more respect to their country’s older citizens. It’s traditional to include people of all ages at family gatherings, and children are instructed from an early age to treat their elders with respect.

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Deep Culture
http://www.culture-quest.com/Italy

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Concepts of Time in Italian Culture - Italians have a relaxed attitude towards time. They’re known to linger over a bowl of pasta or a cup of expresso. They believe you must enjoy life, and every precious moment is the most important thing. For example, spending time with family, talking to a friend, shopping, or having a fine glass of wine.

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Concepts of Time in Italian Culture - Italians have a relaxed attitude towards time. They’re known to linger over a bowl of pasta or a cup of expresso. They believe you must enjoy life, and every precious moment is the most important thing. For example, spending time with family, talking to a friend, shopping, or having a fine glass of wine.

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Deep Culture
http://www.culture-quest.com/Italy

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Approaches to Religion in the Italian Culture -  The major religion in Italy is Roman Catholicism. This is not surprising, as Vatican City, located in the heart of Rome, is the hub of Roman Catholicism and where the Pope resides.  Roman Catholics make up 90 percent of the population, though only one-third of those are practicing Catholics, while the other 10 percent is composed of Protestant, Jewish and a growing Muslim immigrant community.

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Approaches to Religion in the Italian Culture -  The major religion in Italy is Roman Catholicism. This is not surprising, as Vatican City, located in the heart of Rome, is the hub of Roman Catholicism and where the Pope resides.  Roman Catholics make up 90 percent of the population, though only one-third of those are practicing Catholics, while the other 10 percent is composed of Protestant, Jewish and a growing Muslim immigrant community.

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Deep Culture
http://www.culture-quest.com/Italy

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Deep Culture - Elements of deep culture deal with the feelings and attitudes that we learn by being a member of a particular group. It involves the thoughts and beliefs, the personal values, and the subtle gradations of interpersonal relationships as expressed in actions and words, by day-by-day details of life as it is lived. It cannot be seen only experienced within the culture. 

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Deep Culture - Elements of deep culture deal with the feelings and attitudes that we learn by being a member of a particular group. It involves the thoughts and beliefs, the personal values, and the subtle gradations of interpersonal relationships as expressed in actions and words, by day-by-day details of life as it is lived. It cannot be seen only experienced within the culture. 

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Italian Music - Italy has a lively tradition of music and dance stemming from folk traditions, many of which are based on older forms adopted from neighboring (or invading) countries. Again, regional differences create a lot of variety, so you can find Italian folk music with Celtic, Spanish and even Arabic influences. Performers of Italian folk music use old-fashioned instruments like simple flutes and even a bagpipe-like instrument called the piva.

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Italian Music - Italy has a lively tradition of music and dance stemming from folk traditions, many of which are based on older forms adopted from neighboring (or invading) countries. Again, regional differences create a lot of variety, so you can find Italian folk music with Celtic, Spanish and even Arabic influences. Performers of Italian folk music use old-fashioned instruments like simple flutes and even a bagpipe-like instrument called the piva.

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Surface Culture
http://www.culture-quest.com/Italy

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Italian Art and architecture -Italy has given rise to a number of architectural styles, including classical Roman, Renaissance, Baroque and Neoclassical. Italy is home to some of the most famous structures in the world, including the Colosseum and the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

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Italian Art and architecture -Italy has given rise to a number of architectural styles, including classical Roman, Renaissance, Baroque and Neoclassical. Italy is home to some of the most famous structures in the world, including the Colosseum and the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

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Surface Culture
http://www.culture-quest.com/Italy

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Italian Festivals - Italy is a country well known for its festivals, and many tourists attend festivals in order to experience the Italian culture and traditions. The Battle of the Oranges is a festival in the Northern Italian city of Ivrea, which includes a tradition of throwing of oranges between organized groups. It is the largest food fight in Italy.

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Italian Festivals - Italy is a country well known for its festivals, and many tourists attend festivals in order to experience the Italian culture and traditions. The Battle of the Oranges is a festival in the Northern Italian city of Ivrea, which includes a tradition of throwing of oranges between organized groups. It is the largest food fight in Italy.

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Surface Culture
http://www.culture-quest.com/Italy

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Italian Language - The official language of the country is Italian. About 93 percent of the Italian population speaks Italian as native language.  There are a number of dialects of the language spoken in the country, including Sardinian, Friulian, Neapolitan, Sicilian, Ligurian, Piedmontese, Venetian and Calabrian. Milanese is also spoken in Milan. Other languages spoken by native Italians include Albanian, Bavarian, Catalan, Cimbrian, Corsican, Croatian, French, German, Greek, Slovenian and Walser.

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Italian Language - The official language of the country is Italian. About 93 percent of the Italian population speaks Italian as native language.  There are a number of dialects of the language spoken in the country, including Sardinian, Friulian, Neapolitan, Sicilian, Ligurian, Piedmontese, Venetian and Calabrian. Milanese is also spoken in Milan. Other languages spoken by native Italians include Albanian, Bavarian, Catalan, Cimbrian, Corsican, Croatian, French, German, Greek, Slovenian and Walser.

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Surface  Culture
http://www.culture-quest.com/Italy

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Italian Foods – Heart of the Culture Italian cuisine has influenced food culture around the world and is viewed as a form of art by many. Wine, cheese and pasta are important part of Italian meals. Pasta comes in a wide range of shapes, widths and lengths, including penne, spaghetti, linguine, fusilli and lasagna. For Italians, food isn't just nourishment, it is life. "Family gatherings are frequent and often centered around food and the extended networks of families. For example, most of the foods that Americans view as Italian, such as spaghetti and pizza, come from central Italy. In the North of Italy, fish, potatoes, rice, sausages, pork and different types of cheeses are the most common ingredients. Pasta dishes with tomatoes are popular, as are many kinds of stuffed pasta, polenta and risotto. In the South, dishes are dominated by tomatoes, either served fresh or cooked into sauce, and also includes capers, peppers, olives and olive oil, garlic, artichokes, eggplant and ricotta cheese.. 

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Italian Foods – Heart of the Culture Italian cuisine has influenced food culture around the world and is viewed as a form of art by many. Wine, cheese and pasta are important part of Italian meals. Pasta comes in a wide range of shapes, widths and lengths, including penne, spaghetti, linguine, fusilli and lasagna. For Italians, food isn't just nourishment, it is life. "Family gatherings are frequent and often centered around food and the extended networks of families. For example, most of the foods that Americans view as Italian, such as spaghetti and pizza, come from central Italy. In the North of Italy, fish, potatoes, rice, sausages, pork and different types of cheeses are the most common ingredients. Pasta dishes with tomatoes are popular, as are many kinds of stuffed pasta, polenta and risotto. In the South, dishes are dominated by tomatoes, either served fresh or cooked into sauce, and also includes capers, peppers, olives and olive oil, garlic, artichokes, eggplant and ricotta cheese.. 

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Surface Culture
http://www.culture-quest.com/Italy