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Italian Culture / References

... The primary author of this profile was Nina Evason, originally published in 2017. Atma Global. (2013). Italy: Values and Belief System. Retrieved from http://pspl.culture-quest.com/pspl/index.php/italy-local-culture/italy-values-and-belief ...

Italian Culture / Core Concepts

... Fare la Bella Figura Campanilismo Elegance Politeness Boldness Flexibility Formality Confidence Italy is a country in Southern Europe that mainly consists of a large peninsula in the Mediterranean Sea, with two major islands – Sicily and S ...

Italian Culture / Religion

... Italy is officially a secular state, yet its religious and social fabric remains deeply shaped by Roman Catholic traditions. Long regarded as the heart of Catholicism, it is home to the Vatican—the seat of the Roman Catholic Church and the ...

Italian Culture / Italians in Australia

... The Italian migrant community is one of the most well-established in Australia. Indeed, Italians have been arriving since the 1800s. There have been many waves of migration from Italy, with the largest influx occurring during the post-war ...

Italian Culture / Family

... The family (la famiglia) is the most important aspect of an Italian’s life. It provides emotional and economic support to the individual and often forms the basis of their social circles. Italian families, on average, have become smaller in size over the p ...

Italian Culture / Population Statistics

... Italy Population 1 Language Religion Ethnicity Cultural Dimensions Italians in Australia 27 These demographic statistics pertain to individuals in Australia who were born in Italy, as reported in the 2021 Australian Housin ...

Italian Culture / Business Culture

... Meetings First impressions are vital in business as the persona you put forward initially can prevail in an Italian’s mind throughout a meeting. Keeping this in mind, make sure to present yourself neatly, stylishly and professionally in a conservative suit ...

Italian Culture / Do's and Don'ts

... Do’s Take the time to show some thoughtfulness and consideration regarding people’s lives, no matter your familiarity with them. For example, enquire about their well-being before getting to any point at hand. This is essential to fostering good relationsh ...

Italian Culture / Etiquette

... Basic Etiquette It is common for Italian friends and families to kiss on the cheek when they meet, irrespective of their gender. Stand up out of respect when an older person enters the room. It is important to dress neatly and respectfully. Cover your mout ...

Maltese Culture / Core Concepts

... Hospitality Generosity Homogeneity Warmth Modesty Pika The nation state of Malta consists of three inhabited islands and several uninhabited ones located in the centre of the Mediterranean Sea, with Sicily to the north and Tunisia to the south. Malta has a ...

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