Why do enlightened people seem so approachable and make you want to share personal things with them?What’s a phrase for when you forget to do something one time, and then purposefully stop doing it? For example, you exercise every day for a month. Then one day you forget to exercise, so after that you just decide to stop exercising altogether.... See More »
How can I have meaningful interactions with locals in Italy if I don’t speak the language fluently?What is the meaning of "I am watching you" sign? I'm a girl, a senior male coworker at work does that to me from a distance and then smiles. How do I interpret this? Can someone make me understand this? What are the reasons that make it difficult for... See More »
Italy has been the first country in the West to experience two real game changers!The first thing was totalitarian socialism in the form of Fascism under Benito Mussolini. Now many people think he was right wing and nationalist but he began as a follower of a politician who was on the fringes, but still a leading advocate for... See More »
What do you think of this organisation?Brothers of Italy (Italian: Fratelli d'Italia,[a] FdI) is a national-conservative and right-wing populist political party in Italy, that is currently the country's ruling party. After becoming the largest party in the 2022 Italian general election,... See More »
Do you ever watch movies from different countries to learn something about their culture?I guess that’s how most people have learnt about America, 🇺🇸 through their movies. Obviously, it could be said America comes across as a very violent place and they aren’t at war with anyone but themselves! Here in Europe we have the Ukraine war,... See More »
What are some red flags to watch out for in a relationship that might seem perfect on the surface but aren't right spiritually or personally?How do you actually get yourself out of bed when you don’t want to? How do people balance a growing online presence with their personal lives, especially when it starts affecting relationships? What steps can I take to avoid making relationship... See More »
Do you remember lunch timeIn your highschool cafeteria? This is a typical highschool lunch in Rome, Italy. 98% locally grown. This is a typical highschool lunch in the United States. Where school board contacts are awarded to the lowest bidder. 🤔 🥷☕ (2)
ETNA EXPLODES Mount Etna erupts sending tourists fleeing for lives as volcano explodes into life & smoke plume rises from mountainMOUNT Etna has dramatically erupted, sending holidaymakers fleeing for their lives as smoke billowed from the mountain. "Explosions of growing intensity" are being reported above the island of Sicily, Italy, as Europe's highest active volcano began... See More »
Pineapple does go on pizza.Yes, Pineapple Goes on Pizza — And if you disagree you're Just Wrong. All of You. Even You, Italy. Let’s settle this once and for all: pineapple belongs on pizza. Not as a joke. Not as a “quirky” choice. As a legitimate, elite-tier topping. And if... See More »
China‘s state capitalism is no match for the USSince the dawn of international economic interactions, a recurring chorus of voices has made it their mission to act as alarmed prophets, warning of the imminent demise of economic freedom and openness. These voices caution that states, exploiting... See More »
The city of PalermoThe city was founded in Isla Palermo 734 BC by the Phoenicians as Sis ("flower"). Palermo then became a possession of Carthage. Two Greek colonies were established, known collectively as Panormos; the Carthaginians used this name on their coins after... See More » (12)
I have been asked a few times if I am married?No, the majority of couples in Italy are not married. Italy has one of the lowest marriage rates in Europe, with around 3.2 marriages per 1,000 inhabitants. This is significantly lower than many other European countries. Here's a more detailed... See More »
Why do men, no matter what you give them and how much you invest in them and treat them well, always end up disappointing us one way or another?What are some things you can only learn through a job and that you can only ? How do you envision Atomic Robo’s interactions and dialogues with characters like Captain America and Iron Man in Marvel Rivals? Can the government really stimulate wealth... See More »
The language of SicilyToday in Sicily most people are bilingual and speak both Italian and Sicilian, a distinct Romance language. Many Sicilian words are of Greek origin, while smaller numbers of other loan words are from Norman, Arabic, Catalan, Occitan, Spanish and... See More »
A piece of Italy my brother brought back for meHard candy, my teeth are so bad I won't be sucking on these much, but the thought is what counts! My Listening Time on Audible is atm = 1 Month 19 Days 5 Hours and 45 Minutes --- I have to try to get to 2 Months by the end of May, it's a race I... See More » (1)
Social Security in Italy 🇮🇹In Italy, the social security system, managed by INPS (National Social Security Institute), provides various benefits including old-age, disability, survivor's, and unemployment benefits. These benefits are generally based on contributions made to... See More »
Our family dynamic!I’m often surprised by how so many people on here have dreadful family relationships with their parents often some kind of villain in their lives. It’s astounding really because in Italy 🇮🇹 families are more closely linked and socially the nuclear... See More »
Zionists refused service at a restaurant in Naples, ItalyThis is old news now. However, I am failing to understand this code of conduct of the restaurant's owner because hospitality sector workers are expected to provide a memorable service to their customers. Yes! This is a memorable experience too for... See More » (1)
In case you were wondering about thisWhile in most Anglo Saxon countries wives take their husbands names on marriage it is different in Italy. 🇮🇹 In Italy, it is not customary for women to legally change their maiden name to their husband's surname after marriage. While they can choos... See More »
The Divinity of War, Joseph De Maistre (1753 - 1821)This is a excerpt from Joseph De Maistre, an influential reacionairy romantic catholic from the 18th century. This piece is found in: "St Petersburg Dialogues: Or Conversations on the Temporal Government of Providence" published in 1821. Some of his... See More » (2)
38th America’s Cup NAPLES 2027⛵ BREAKING: The 38th America’s Cup is headed to Naples! Get ready as Emirates Team New Zealand, representing the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, will defend the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup in the historic and passionate heart of Italy –... See More »
Here’s something more about SiciliansSicilians are an Italian ethnic group indigenous to the island of Sicily, with a history reflecting diverse influences. Their ancestry is a mix of early Sicilian tribes, conquerors like the Greeks and Romans, and later settlers like the Normans and... See More »
