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An Italian Cultural Briefing

An Italian Cultural Briefing. presented by Italian Social Welfare Organisation. The objective of this presentation is to provide you with some insight into what it means to be Italian, to assist you in providing culturally appropriate care to your Italian clients.

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An Italian Cultural Briefing

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  1. An Italian Cultural Briefing presented by Italian Social Welfare Organisation

  2. The objective of this presentation is to provide you with some insight into what it means to be Italian, to assist you in providing culturally appropriate care to your Italian clients. Other objectives - introduce you to ITSOWEL and the CPP project, develop relationships, broaden networks, meet and greet, chance to ask questions and engage. What’s in it for the audience? This presentation is a “starter”only. It does not represent every Italian or every cultural identity. It is designed to wet the appetite for more Italian flavours. So sit back and enjoy just a “taste” and join us for the main meal soon. The Italians……… A culturalantipasto

  3. Today’s menu… • Italians …. the same but different • Let’s talk ….. not just “Italian” • My place …. my things • Religion …. Saints and superstitions • Food and the art of eating … a pleasure Buon appetito

  4. The same but different • Italians are generally a warm, friendly and exuberant people • For Italians, the good life is having their health, family, serenity and financial security • Family is of prime importance • National identity is weak among Italians with most identifying with their village or region • Italians are individualists who enjoy the company of others • Italians often describe themselves as coming from the North or South

  5. Still the same but different • Italians value education and loyalty, but are not too concerned about punctuality • Italians have a dislike of authority and regimentation, preferring an unstructured life • An example of this occurs when you • put an Italian in a crowded place where a • slight push or shove is not considered rude and • queuing is not popular!!!

  6. Let’s talk • Many older Italians speak regional dialects – Italian is effectively their second language • Senior Italians mayhave difficulty with printed information both in English and Italian due to their lack of formal education • Italians tend to be highly expressive of joy, sadness and grief, both vocally and physically, with frequent use of gestures and touch

  7. Still talking • Older Italians prefer to be addressed in the polite form, using titles such as Signor and Signora followed by their first name • Physical contact such as kissing on cheeks and hugging is common place and normal amongst many Italians, both males and females • An Italian’s sense of personal space is much less than in many other cultures,and Italians will stand close to each other when talking

  8. My place…my things • I love to share time with family and friends • Sometimes I love to sit and talk and share a joke with friends

  9. My place…my things • Sometimes I like to work in my vegetable garden • I relax by playing card games, bocce and bingo (tombola) • Sometimes I enjoy listening to Italian music and radio or watching TV • I love to enjoy good company and food

  10. Each city, town and village has its own patron saint Saints are very important to Italians and many elderly Italians love to celebrate religious feasts Italians celebrate their name day Illnesses are the preserve of particular saints Saints and superstitions

  11. Saints & superstitions • Religion and religious practices are very important to provide a sense of community • Praying can be done alone or in a group and is often accompanied by the use of rosary beads • Elderly Italians may like to display religious icons in their rooms • Italians will observe holy days on the Italian religious calendar • Italians are also superstitious and use icons to protect them from evil

  12. Italian food is regional. People prefer to use ingredients found in their particular region (pasta from the south is tubular while the in the north it’s flat) The ability to prepare their own food is very important to Italians The art of eating • Sharing food is very • important to Italians • Italians love to eat and are passionate about their food • They consider good cooking an art • One of the • essential flavours • in Italian food is • family and friends

  13. Before meals, some Italians might pray or cross themselves and will almost always wish everyone “Buon appetito”- enjoy your meal Lunch and dinner tend to be the same, with one being a smaller meal Bread and wine are served throughout the meal Wine and water are served with lunch Espresso coffee is favoured Still eating

  14. We hope you have enjoyed your short stay in Italy………….. Please contact Natalie Mancilla, CPP Coordinator, to arrange your next visit……. Community Partners Program ItSoWel 42288222 cpp@itsowel.com.au

  15. ItSoWel wishes to thank the Department of Health and Ageing for their ongoing support Grazie mille

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