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Italian Culture

Italian Culture. Breakfast - 7-10am: Coffee. Caffè , or Espresso : Straight shot of coffee Caffè americano : Not exactly coffee from the United States, but more watered-down than espresso. Caffè macchiato : An espresso "stained" with a dab of steamed milk.

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Italian Culture

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  1. Italian Culture

  2. Breakfast - 7-10am: Coffee Caffè, or Espresso: Straight shot of coffee Caffèamericano: Not exactly coffee from the United States, but more watered-down than espresso. Caffè macchiato: An espresso "stained" with a dab of steamed milk. Caffèristretto: Espresso with a tad less water, stronger than regular espresso. Cappuccio, or Cappuccino: Coffee combined with steamed milk (more so than macchiato).

  3. Breakfast: Sweets Granita with Brioche • Cannoli Cornetto with Chocolate • Assorted Sweets

  4. Aperitivo – Happy Hour • From 18:30 to 20:30 there is aperitivomeaning happy hour. For 5,00 /8,00 euro you get one drink and a whole plate with different type of snacks.

  5. Lunch (13 -14:30hs) & Dinner (20:30 – 22hs) • MENU • Antipasto • Primo • Secondo • Dolce • Caffè

  6. Time - Siesta Keep in mind, that in Sicily SIESTA TIME starts at 13.00 and ends at 16.00! During this time all shops and markets are closed. In Sicily the meaning of time is flexible with friends; however, for work it is still important to be on time.

  7. Communication • Italian versus Sicilian • Use of hands • Voice level • Greetings • Introduction hand shake • With friends two kisses, right cheek then left

  8. Rules of the streets Parking on the curbs • Crazy driving • Don’t be timid when crossing the street 

  9. How to deal with Italian love?

  10. Working in an Italian company Hierarchy Joking with Colleagues The Boss Breaks Willingness to Learn

  11. BarcellonaPozzodiGottoand its Surroundings Tindari/Oliveri • Capo diMilazzo • Aeolian Islands

  12. La Bella Sicilia – Cultural Excursions Taormina • Etna Volcano/Catania

  13. La Bella Sicilia – Cultural Excursions Palermo • Cefalù • Stromboli Volcano

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