Doing as the Italians Do

The saying stands that when you're in Rome, you act like the locals. I have come to realize that I am not the American I once was. I'll let you in on some of the ways I've been Italianated.

1. When I have to choose between rushing or being late, I choose being late.*

*Note: Fifteen minutes after scheduled meeting time is still on time.

2. When in doubt, wear black.

3. I consider rushing a meal standing up less than half an hour after we've finished eating.

4. Showering... slightly less of a priority. Especially if it means rushing.

5. I now own at least one scarf for Fall, for Winter, for Spring, and for Summer, and I have at least three different ways to wear each of them.

Ciaociao!

Signed,

the Sengenblogger