Expect to be pushed and jostled in places where it's busy. It's not considered impolite, so try not to let yourself be irritated by it. During dinner, the man always pours the wine. Italian men think it's unfeminine for a woman to do this. Shake hands whenever you meet or say goodbye to someone, regardless of how short the meeting has been. Women are expected to cover their heads when they enter a church and suitable clothing must be worn. This also means no shorts or sleeveless shirts for men.

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