Do's and Don'ts: Etiquette in Sicily

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[@YouMeandSicily]

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[@edwardkornuszko4083]

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[@lifeatthefino2793]

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[@YouMeandSicily]

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[@gamacaluso]

Thank you for this very useful information… it’s a big help for when I get to visit Sicily next year. ❤️

[@CrystalDatingCoach]

NEVER order Capuccino after 12!!! It's consider a Morning drink! But even after 30 years in Italy...I still do! 😂Great advice!

[@ciaosusan47]

That is my favorite cap also. I am glad that you two like it. I Your show is great. I still am learning after 30 plus trips to Italy Ciao Daniel

[@YouMeandSicily]

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[@sonyaarcidiacono746]

Love the content, another great video

[@YouMeandSicily]

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[@ulrikeforaci3120]

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[@YouMeandSicily]

@@dougstuart8553 grazie!

[@stefanolorenzo2175]

I was born in Sicily (Bagheria) and raised in Brooklyn, and I have been coming to Sicily since the early 70s. I have seen all the changes. Ester and Alfredo, you both give great advice. I am not a kisser, however, but occasionally with dear friends or famiglia I will give a peck here or there. I do speak Italian and Sicilian rather good (although I only speak Sicilianu with old school Siciliani since the language is not spoken as fluent as it once was). So, to the person who told Alfred that Sicilians should learn English to communicate with others--NOT in Italy, and especially Sicily. Americans get a bad reputation because they're so demanding. You do not get free refills in Sicily, folks, so don't ask. If you happen to get ice in your beverage, don't complain that it isn't the ice that you are used to. Also--complaints about Italian beer. Italians are known for their wine; Germans are known for their beer. If you don't like Italian beer, buy one that you like. They have all types, even Corona (Mexican) or American. So don't make a long complaint about Italian beer. Here is another one: when dining out in a restaurant, do not blow your nose in the cloth napkins. That is disrespectful. Keep in mind Sicilians are extremely passionate. They get offended easily. They do have both a strong love and hate for Americans. Even Italian-Americans who visit the Island that tell Sicilians their grandparents are from this town or that town. They do not care! To local Sicilians, if you're not a born and raised Sicilian, you're not Sicilian. They laugh when Americans say, "I am Sicilian." You do not know the cultura--culture--language or understand the heritage. Even though I have made the mistake while writing this, an Italian and Sicilian are two different ethnicities. A true Sicilian will never say he is an Italian. Mi trovu assai divertito dai tuoi video. Curativi!

[@YouMeandSicily]

Love everything about this thoughtful comment ! GRAZIE !

[@robertoposa1120]

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[@YouMeandSicily]

GRAZIE !!!

[@sonyaarcidiacono746]

We are hoping to find a small place to buy in sicily so we can live 6 months in australia and 6 months in sicily. We have been watching your videos for a few months now so know that you have great contacts and advice. I hope we can catch up when we arrive in november Cheers sonya and salvatore

[@tombendistinto2961]

Tipping is an USA cultural phenomenon in Australia we don’t tip and we haven’t tipped here in Italy. Speaking to Italians they say tipping is not common and they never tip so I think you make your own choices.

[@YouMeandSicily]

Correct. But US culture is the opposite and the average tourist usually can afford it.

[@CrystalDatingCoach]

I believe the best ARANCINA is round like the an orange. Arance means Orange. 😂

[@spideraxis]

Ciao! Let's go for a slice of pizza.

[@vincentciliberti5026]

"...go to church and dress up..." after all you are entering the House of God. I learned this at a young age: Nobody goes to see a King or Queen in his ripped jeans. Respect is what it is called.

[@irisessex7863]

I like your cup and your top Esther ❤

[@YouMeandSicily]

GRAZIE ! All Sicilian!

[@SalCatalfamo-m5r]

As an annual visitor to Italy and Sicily, I have never seen anyone kiss another person’s hand. Generally, people shake hands when they meet.

[@YouMeandSicily]

@SalCatalfamo-m5r obviously, this is an old custom not used today except in a family setting with the elderly. As a youngster, we did this in my family. Perhaps it is a dying tradition, but I am no youngster either. For the holidays we did this when visiting elderly relatives. I remember my grandmother's brother in particular..

[@SalCatalfamo-m5r]

@@YouMeandSicily you look like a youngster to me! I enjoy your informative show, and your willingness to promote our beautiful Sicily.

[@YouMeandSicily]

@@SalCatalfamo-m5r Grazie...

[@sallycollura]

Crossing the eating utensils in America let's the waitstaff know that you're not finished with your meal, but you said that in Sicily that means you're finished. Interesting. Here in the US when you're finished you place the utensils (fork and knife) at the 9 and 3 o'clock position.

[@ulrikeforaci3120]

upps, traditions are different ... depending in different regions of Sicily are...

[@tombendistinto2961]

Buona sera

[@vincentciliberti5026]

What about the coperto?

[@YouMeandSicily]

YES we spoke about it !

[@vincentciliberti5026]

@@YouMeandSicily I always had a feeling that the coperto covers the waiter's tips too

[@josephrenda2992]

Hmmm so no baseball hats then?

[@YouMeandSicily]

In season:)

[@JudySerkes]

what is the link for the history of Arancini?

[@YouMeandSicily]

@@JudySerkes Everyone has their story. Simply Google it and pick what you want to believe.:)

[@ulrikeforaci3120]

send a private message, if you want to get into contact....

[@YouMeandSicily]

Yes