If you grew up in an Italian household, you know that your family definitely has some habits. They tell you to leave the lights on when you go out “so people think that we’re home”. Here are 10 habits of Italian families!
1. Each family member has designated seats on the couch and at the dinner table
2. They probably didn’t move too far from their parents so grandchildren get to see Nonna and Nonno all the time
3. Whenever they go out to dinner, they critique the meal. You probably feel like you’re on an episode of Chopped
4. They are EXTREMELY overprotective. They want to know where you are and who you’re with at all times
5. They always have a few coffee cakes at home in case company stops by
6. They never want their children to move out
7. If you want to do something, your father says asks your mother and your mother says ask your father
8. They can always tell when you’re getting sick and usually blame it on the fact that you’re not wearing socks
9. They expect you to be home every Sunday for dinner (and probably every other day too)
10. They leave the lights on when they leave so people will think that they’re home
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- Main Image: Mariano Di Vaio – Instagram
Man, you hit every one on the nose ! Ciao
Wearing socks is a real thing!! 🧦
One problem When mom and dad went out to dinner we had to stay home with Nonna or my oldest sister – the only thing i got was the plastic swords from the martini olive’s❗️ 🇨🇮😂🇨🇮 the rest is spot on
Very true and very funny. I grew up with an American mother and an Italian (Neapolitan) father in Napoli. For the first 23 years of my life, living in Italy, I recall doing all the things you mentioned and some…:). Those days are long gone but they will be in my heart forever ❤️♥️❤️
also when you were leaving after a visit, you had to ring their phone twice as a signal that you got home safe.
Now its in reverse, after I visit (being the grandmother) I have to call them!
Absolutely spot on. I lived in an apartment building and we were all related and had huge Sunday meals!
everything was right on. I remember when my mom and my aunt told me that when they wanted to move out,The only way they could was to move in with one of their brothers and his family or get married.
I lived in California and everyone of thoses are correct with my family. Brings back good memories
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Wow-Every Sunday was family day-no going outside to ride bikes or play with the neighbor kids, you stayed inside, ate a HUGE meal around 2 in the afternoon and hung around the family. It was either at my grandparents or they were with us. I so wish we were able to do it now, but sadly they are all gone. I miss them all every week……………