1. Ryon Rocco Period 4

2. This is Italy and its flag

3. How to dress in Italy Your clothing will be perceived as
a reflection of your social standing.
Never wear scuffed, unshined or unfashionable shoes. No J’s or sneakers.
Men should wear expensive ties and well-cut dark suits. No jeans.
Men also often wear tie clips, cuff links,
or stylish watches.

4. How to dress in Italy (cont.)
You should only wear quality fabrics like lightweight wools and silks.
Women are advised to dress simply with darker colors and accessorize with brighter colors.
Women should also wear more makeup and jewelry.
Perfumes are usually used by men and women.

5. Good Business gifts in Italy
Refrain from giving a gift unless you receive one first.
Your gift should be a small expensive gift that is not obviously expensive.
Alcohol or crafts from your own country are smart choices.
Also fine pens, flowers, silver key chains, and chocolates make good gifts as well.

6. Bad business gifts in Italy
Gifts that showcase your company logo.
Gifts wrapped in black, purple or gold paper. Black is the color of mourning and purple is the color of bad luck.
Don’t give knives or sharp objects. May be interpreted as severing a friendship.

7. Welcoming topics of conversation
Italian architecture
Italian art and films
Sports, especially soccer
Italian Food and Wine
Italian landscape
Opera
Culture and history of your own country

8. Topics to Avoid in Conversation
Religion!
Politics
The Mafia
World War 2
Criticizing or Negative comments about the Italian culture

9. Environment Italy is the boot shaped peninsula
Italy is surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea
Italy is covered by mountains from many ranges such as the Alps
The main religion in Italy is Roman Catholic
Italy is the 6th largest economy in the world

10. Environment (cont.)
Key industries include automobiles, shipbuilding, chemicals, furniture, clothing, textiles, leather goods, footwear, food processing, ceramic products, components and machinery

11. Political Situation Italy has been a Republic since 1946
Italy’s economy ranks 7th in the world.
Italy is also a founding member of the
ECC which is now the EU.

12. Government laws and regulations
Italy is the President of the Republic
He is elected by the Parliament and serves for 7 years
His seat of government is in Rome
He controls the armed forces and judiciary
You will need a passport to travel to Italy.

13. Government laws and regulations (cont.)
If you wish to work in Italy, you
have to visit the Questura and apply for a permit.
Everyone over the age of 15 is required to carry an ID.
Car drivers need a valid drivers license.

14. Import requirements Currency controls the in and out
You can import goods up to the value
of 175 Euros
Restrictions are:
Products of animal origin
Animals or Plants
Drugs, weapons, explosives, and medicine