Even if they are unspoken, there are always rules when having dinner in an Italian house.
1. Dad is always at the head of the table
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2. Salad is eaten at the end of your meal
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3. No one starts eating until you've said grace and/or "Buon appetito"
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4. No hoods or hats at the table
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5. Pasta comes first, then the meat or seafood
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6. Mom or Nonna expect you to compliment their cooking
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7. There is always either dessert, espresso, or a digestivo (or sometimes all 3) to finish the meal
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8. If there isn't any leftover food then you didn't make enough
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