Travel Etiquette
Italy
Currency
Euro
Official Language
Italian
Dress
Fashionable high quality suits are a sign
of success in Italy. Quality leather accessories
such as shoes, belts and handbags will make
a good impression on your Italian hosts.
Meetings
Be punctual to business meetings but do
not expect this from your Italian host.
It is common for Italians to talk over each
other.
Gifts
Gifts are not common in Italian business.
Hand Gestures and Body Language
Make sure not to use the hand gesture
with your thumb holding down your
middle and ring finger. This is vulgar
in Italy.
Formalities
At social gatherings, it is impolite to ask
someone about their profession.
Most Italians have 2 sets of business cards
– one for formal occasions and one for
more informal relationships.
