Italy Cross Cultural-Understanding Presentation.pptx

Italy is a great country that has unique culture

1. Italy

2. Our Team Hordi Glen Gogaho Suwarni Umaternate Putri Andini Samad Apriani Joni Nurmaeda Sibela Mirna Jusman

3. Table of Contents 01 General Information about Italy 02 The Culture 03 The Foods 04 The Clothes 06 Fun Fact Dos & Don’ts

4. You need to know! Capital : Rome Population : 58.653.000 (2024 est.) Religion : Catholic Head of Government : Giorgio Melony Head of State : Sergio Mattarella Language : Italian Currency : Euro (€) One of the most ancient European countries  commenced its history in the 2nd millennium BC when the Apennine Peninsula was selected by its first inhabitants - the Italic peoples - to settle in.  Italy has land borders with  Austria , Slovenia, Switzerland , and  France .   Italy often described as a country shaped like a boot

5. Culture, Custom, & Tradition

6. Greeting Dress Etiquette Do not wear ripped pants in Italy In visiting religious or churches site in Italy, please dress properly (avoid sleeveless clothes and wear something below knee) Avoiding wear slippers, except around the beaches area.

7. Eat Etiquette Business Etiquette Punctuality is something that we should pay attention in business, in Italy. Even though it is normal in a party or banquet. Avoid make a business arrangement in August because many companies are closed and the employees have a holiday. Formal attire is generally expected for business meetings, for the most part dark colours for businessmen. Businesswomen tend to wear elegant and modest pant or skirt suits, accessorised with simple jewellery and makeup . Keep in mind that Italy is a major centre of European fashion design and production. Even casual clothes are smart and chic.

8. Be a Guest Etiquette In Italy, it is okay to be late 15-30 minutes when your Italian friend invite you to a party or banquet. Always be helpful .

9. Traditional Foods

10. Pizza In Italy, pizza is fresh, simple, and of a decent size, making each ingredient stand out on its own. There are two types of Italian pizza: Neapolitan pizza “pizza Napoletana ”, which is thicker and smaller, also known as Naples-style pizza, and Roman pizza “pizza Romana ”, which originates from  Rome  and is thinner, crispier, and larger.

11. Pasta S imple combination of eggs, flour, water, olive oil, and salt. Some of the most popular types of  pasta  are fettuccine, spaghetti, penne, and tagliatelle . Pasta may be prepared in a variety of ways: creamy, with pesto, with fresh tomato sauce, or even stuffed. But certainly, one of the most popular pasta dishes in Italy, especially in Rome, is Spaghetti a la Carbonara made with guanciale , egg, pecorino cheese, and black pepper.

12. Gelato S imple combination of eggs, flour, water, olive oil, and salt. Some of the most popular types of  pasta  are fettuccine, spaghetti, penne, and tagliatelle . Pasta may be prepared in a variety of ways: creamy, with pesto, with fresh tomato sauce, or even stuffed. But certainly, one of the most popular pasta dishes in Italy, especially in Rome, is Spaghetti a la Carbonara made with guanciale , egg, pecorino cheese, and black pepper.

13. lasagna A meal made up of layers of pasta, meat, cheese, and tomato sauce. Lasagna is from the Naples region and it was originally cooked with bechamel sauce, ragu , and cheese, but over the years, with more international ingredients available, lasagna transformed into what we know today.

14. Italian cheese There’s so much in the Italian cheese culture that it needs its own list. Cheese has been around the Italian Peninsula for centuries . As is common with every Italian food, each region has mastered a specific type of cheese, but all are equally good. Locals say the best mozzarella is sold in Southern Naples, it is a fresh kind of cheese made with buffalo milk. Parmigiano Reggiano cheese is found in Parma in the region of Emilia-Romagna. Parmesan cheese, also known as the “King of Cheeses”, is worldwide famous and its magic is that it goes well with everything. Gorgonzola is the Italian blue cheese from the Gorgonzola region, one of the greatest strong cheeses and one of the most beloved in Italy.

15. Traditional Clothes

16. T raditional Italian clothing reflects Italy‘s rich cultural and historical legacy. Each garment, from elegant attire to humble costumes, tells a story of tradition, artistry, and identity.

17. In Campania, particularly in  Naples , the flamboyant Neapolitan Tarantella costume embodies a fusion of passion and tradition, characterized by bold colors and intricate patterns. Worn during festive occasions, it symbolizes joy and celebration, compelling onlookers with its exuberance. In Sicily, the colorful Sicilian Trinacria  dress reflects the island’s vibrant culture and heritage through intricate embroidery and symbolic motifs. Worn during special events, it portrays Sicilian identity and pride, showcasing the region’s rich history and varied influences. Southern Italy

18. In   Veneto , Venice’s gondolier costume is iconic, symbolizing the city’s charm and tradition. Worn by gondoliers navigating the canals, it features a striped shirt, dark trousers, a red sash, and a straw hat. northen Italy

19. South tyrol

20. Sardinia

21. Fun fact

22. Italy has 58 UNESCO World Heritage Sites . It's the birthplace of the Renaissance . The Vatican City is a country within a country . An Italian invented the first eyeglasses. Italy is home to the oldest university in Europe; The University of Bologna (1088) An Italian invented the espresso machine; by Angelo Moriondo in 1884 There are over 350 types of pasta . Italians use over 250 hand gestures. Gelato was invented in Florence during the Renaissance . An Italian invented the piano . The Colosseum in Rome is the largest ancient amphitheater ever built. The Italian flag is known as "Il Tricolore ."

23. Dos & don’ts

24. Greetings Smile:  Italians communicate a lot with their facial expressions and body language, and have a really hard time with people who don’t. If you don’t smile to someone when greeting or introducing yourself to them, they’ll think you’re rude or hate them. Shake hands:  Shaking hands is a key part of Italian etiquette when you meet someone new or when you greet a business contact. It’s also common among acquaintances, especially among men. Kiss your friends and relatives twice on their cheeks:  Italians do kiss, a lot. Not as much as the French do, but almost. You should kiss your friends and relatives twice on their cheeks when saying hello and goodbye. All of them. Yes, it’s a lot of kissing and they love it. Don’t be too formal:  Italians tend to be warmer in their manners than many other populations, and generally don’t like formalities too much. Just try to adapt to the level of formality they use toward you.

25. Dinning Wait for everyone to be served before starting to eat:  In some cultures, eating together is more about sitting at a table together than it is about actually consuming the food. The Italian culture is not one of them. Before starting to eat, make sure that everyone is served and ready to start. Not waiting for everyone to start at the same time is considered very rude. Always say  Buon appetito ! :  This is another key rule of Italian dining etiquette. Before starting to eat, you should always say  Buon appetito !  to your tablemates. Literally, this expression means “Good appetite,” but it really means, in context, “Enjoy your meal.” Always serve your tablemates before yourself:  When helping yourself with food or wine, always start with the others at your table and serve yourself last. Don’t worry; you don’t need to serve thirty people if you’re at a big dinner, just focus on serving the guests next to you. Kindness and generosity are highly appreciated at Italian tables. Don’t talk with your mouth full:  Italians really don’t like to see how the food looks in your mouth. Don’t burp:  In some countries, for example in India, burping is a sign of satisfaction and satiety. But in Italy, it’s unacceptable. Basically, you should avoid every loud sound—slurping is another good example.

26. Don’t ask to share your pizza . Don’t ever cut up spaghetti .   Don’t order a cappuccino after 11:00 a.m. Overtipping Putting cheese on a pasta that contains fish or seafood Expecting perfect punctuality  

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