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Traveling abroad - do they hate us
Posted on 5/31/25 at 2:59 pm
Posted on 5/31/25 at 2:59 pm
Tried walking in a restaurant in Italy to get some pizza after our flight and they said they were booked until the next day. There were empty tables and we looked online for reservations the next day and they said there were some available in 15 minutes today. I know I don’t speak Italian, but I’m very polite. Everyone kind of seems disinterested when we speak to them at all. Just getting weird vibes the first day.
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Posted on 5/31/25 at 3:00 pm to Gordon Hayward
Increasingly yes
You may also be used to the south, where people treat each other kindly in public. Some cultures are not like that.
You may also be used to the south, where people treat each other kindly in public. Some cultures are not like that.
This post was edited on 5/31/25 at 3:02 pm
Posted on 5/31/25 at 3:01 pm to Gordon Hayward
Were you speaking English?
Posted on 5/31/25 at 3:03 pm to Mo Jeaux
Attempted Italian but my accent gives gay country singer so it doesn’t flow well
Posted on 5/31/25 at 3:05 pm to Gordon Hayward
did you have your wallet in your front pocket to prevent pick pocket theft? Also Italy is the last place to order pizza
Posted on 5/31/25 at 3:05 pm to Gordon Hayward
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Traveling abroad - do they hate us
Yes. It is pretty evident when you travel that many people hate you because you’re American. Even more so if you’re fat or obnoxious.
Posted on 5/31/25 at 3:05 pm to Gordon Hayward
Some of my family were in Italy a couple of months ago for two weeks. They had a great time, the people there were welcoming, and they had no problem getting into restaurants. (They don't speak Italian.) Maybe it's just that one, or the area you were in.
Posted on 5/31/25 at 3:08 pm to Trevaylin
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Also Italy is the last place to order pizza
Why do you say this? I lived there for 3 and a half years, the pizza is delicious.
Posted on 5/31/25 at 3:08 pm to Carolhdg
Im in Milan. Just chicks with no bras and lots of mopeds so far.
Posted on 5/31/25 at 3:08 pm to Trevaylin
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Also Italy is the last place to order pizza
Why?
Posted on 5/31/25 at 3:08 pm to Gordon Hayward
Our driver we met in Italy comes to visit us here every few years. Maybe “other people” aren’t the problem? 
Posted on 5/31/25 at 3:09 pm to Trevaylin
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Also Italy is the last place to order pizza
What? In Everybody Loves Ramon, Ray and the family go to Italy, he orders a few slices, and says it’s the best he’s ever tasted!
I guess you can’t trust Hollywood
This post was edited on 5/31/25 at 4:13 pm
Posted on 5/31/25 at 3:09 pm to Trevaylin
It was a pizza shop… they specialize in… pizza.
Posted on 5/31/25 at 3:10 pm to Gordon Hayward
I would kill to have an opportunity to try the real deal spaghetti and meatballs in Italy. Not that quick shite they cook in this part of the world. Maybe one day.
Posted on 5/31/25 at 3:12 pm to Gordon Hayward
Attempted Italian but my accent gives gay country singer so it doesn’t flow well
Maybe they were just homophobic
Maybe they were just homophobic
Posted on 5/31/25 at 3:12 pm to ezride25
Maybe I annoyed them by saying thank you in English and Italian and holding the door open for the people exiting the restaurant as we walked in. You not blaming me for this lol.
Posted on 5/31/25 at 3:12 pm to Z Cavaricci
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I would kill to have an opportunity to try the real deal spaghetti and meatballs in Italy
Probably hard to find. It’s an American dish.
Posted on 5/31/25 at 3:13 pm to Gordon Hayward
I can’t say exactly what happened to you, but open tables aren’t always a clear indicator that the restaurant isn’t busy. They might be understaffed.
Posted on 5/31/25 at 3:14 pm to Z Cavaricci
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I would kill to have an opportunity to try the real deal spaghetti and meatballs in Italy.
Don't bother. Clearly, you won't be served.
Posted on 5/31/25 at 3:18 pm to Gordon Hayward
I have never really felt unwelcome. Only in Paris were people rude because i was American. Though i expected that there. In Italy most were really friendly.
But if i sense I or my money isn't welcome. I keep it moving.
I did have a bartender in Amsterdam with an attitude.
But Italy and Spain i have bring but good things to say. Colombia too. If your a single guy go to Colombia. A half million peso a day budget will have your living the high life but that's like $120 in real money. Shakiras and Sophia Vegaras every where
But if i sense I or my money isn't welcome. I keep it moving.
I did have a bartender in Amsterdam with an attitude.
But Italy and Spain i have bring but good things to say. Colombia too. If your a single guy go to Colombia. A half million peso a day budget will have your living the high life but that's like $120 in real money. Shakiras and Sophia Vegaras every where
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