10 Unique Italian Things I’d Miss Living in Italy.

[@Mayimbeoo7]

The trains in Italy are amazing! They put Amtrak to shame. The laidbackness of an Italian dinner is also something that is far better than the US.

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Exactly. I feel that every developed country needs an efficient train system. I think the US desperately needs it. Yes meals here are important because they’re also the scenes of many discussions so in essence they are key for social gatherings. These are where great things are done and discussed

[@1vegasdood]

I agree.....on my first trip to Italia 20+ years ago, I immediately appreciated the greetings culture....I think it would temper the global hate just a bit...

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

It’s a simple gesture that does indeed go a long way.

[@claudiograssi1037]

As italian there is something that I couldn't miss: the healthcare system. One example. Years ago I had a cardiac arrest, hospitalized for 20 days, implanted of a defibrillator, taking 10 drugs per day. The bill? Exactly zero.

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

It has its faults but I’ll take my chances here. Absolutely. I definitely gotta make a video on this topic

[@patz6689]

My husband and I are finishing a nearly 7 week long vacation here in Italy (Vernazza through Paestum) and in this short time we can wholeheartedly agree with every point you’ve raised (except healthcare, since we haven’t needed it yet). The Italians we’ve encountered have been so helpful and friendly, the food quality/freshness has no comparison, greeting the proprietor of shops is something we look forward to doing, trains are fantastic (and not in CA, where we’re from), and so much more. We were even discussing driving differences. There isn’t “road rage” here-we got honked at and waved at, but never felt concerned about someone wanting us to pull over to ‘settle things’ as one might in Southern California. Also, we’re kind of liking round-about instead of signal lights. They keep traffic moving. We are sad to go back to California (it’s beautiful-but hey, it’s work), but we know without a doubt the things you’ve named and more are reasons we’ll be back.

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Hi Pat. There is road rage here but you’re correct. I’ve never had the fear that the other guy is going to want to rumble with me. I agree. Rotaries are great. They exist in Massachusetts.

[@Davearmstrong42]

I have been to Italy twice(3 weeks for each trip). I literally went kicking and screaming on my first trip. By noon on our first day in Venezia, I was hooked! I'm not sure this makes sense, but I feel I am 'home' when in Italy. The best way I can describe it is going to work and then coming home after a hard day's work. My goal is to live in Italy for as many months as I can each year(6ish) and have my grandkids visit for extended periods. So... what DO I miss? 1. The food and wine. I am sure many other countries have great food and wine, but Italy is for me! Just the 'way' food and wine are valued is very much me. 2. Passeggiata. I cannot wait until I experience this with my grandchildren. It is a cultural gold mine. 3. Ambiance. I have been in NYC, LA, and many other cities of the US... and thousands of other rural parts but there is a sound/smell combo in Italy that is divine. I love it. 4. This should be my #1... which is the Vaporetto in Venice. If I knew the moment of my death, I would be on the Vaporetto with a bottle of Super Tuscan, some cheese, and bread. I have taken the water taxis, but I prefer public transportation especially when it is either worker transit time or when the kids are heading to/from school. If you don't see behind the curtain into the daily life, you miss the real beauty of Italy.

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Indeed there is so much you miss when you don’t explore Italy an attempt to get another country. So I take it you didn’t wanna come here at first right? The food is indeed wonderful here however when you live here long enough you do begin to create a different standard for food and therefore you begin to develop a sense for great food versus subpar food. Many times I have eaten food which I know you have an American would go crazy for it and at the same time your average Italian would maybe give it a five out of 10. You’ll see what I mean as you live here long enough.

[@Davearmstrong42]

@@DavidsDoseofItaly I'm a hard core foodie and find it nearly impossible to get the kind of ingredients here that I can in Italy. We always book airbnb with fantastic kitchens so that I can really get some cooking-fu done. But I agree that once you have food at the level you do in Italy, your standards are forever higher. Now if I can just smuggle a 55 gallon drum of GOOD olive oil back home lol. thanks again. Great vids!

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Just put the drum under your shirt and hopefully no one will notice!

[@Davearmstrong42]

@@DavidsDoseofItaly hahaha, wait... was that a fat joke? kidding of course ;)

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Sure the way you type gives up heavy vibes ! Nah it was actually just an attack of dumbass logic on my part

[@TomJosephi]

I'll start wstching your videos often since I am Italian on my mother's side. My mother's family is very much like the Italians you describe. I live in a town in the US where 25% of the residents are Italian and from the South. My mother grew up there and I still have an aunt who lives there. This is one way for me to keep track on life there. I also had an uncle who lived 10 years in Florence in the 1960s and 1970s. It's nice to be near my family and have things within walking distance. Ciao.

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Thank you for watching! I actually envy you because you have direct family in Italy. I do now because I am married, and my daughter was born here. But before that I had were distant cousins in the south.

[@metfan4evr]

David, I've watched about six or seven of your videos. I am also an Italian American. I've only been to Italy twice, it was on vacation, the typical things. It was beautiful, culturally enlightening, but I would never want to live there. I live in the new york city area, 15 miles from midtown Manhattan. As you know manhattan is much more like Rome than your hometown but it's unmistakably American. We have problems here, no doubt. We have a gun problem, a health care problem, a racial prejudice problem and many others. But we also protect the world. We feed the world. We still take in millions of immigrants. We gave the world the iPhone! America leads, the rest of the world follows. Including Italy. Italy, Greece, France, England - their time was centuries ago. It's been our time since the end of WW2 and it still is. So enjoy your cappuccino and canolli while we work like hell to pay a trillion dollars so that nut from Russia doesn't loft a rocket into St Peter's square.

[@Mario-xl8ld]

This is true! And I hope that the USA remains the world hegemon for decades to come (because the alternative is much worst)! However this does not mean that life at the center of the empire (aka America) is better than life in the province of the empire (aka Europe). It is just a matter of preferences: somebody finds purpose by living in the "button room" and by leading new discoveries, someone else likes a more sophisticated and less stressful life. The world is beautiful because it is made up of different people!

[@metfan4evr]

Exactly Mario. And that is why I am a little offended by David's undertones that the Italian lifestyle is so much better. It's different, not better.

[@Mario-xl8ld]

@@metfan4evr it is its channel, and (in my opinion) he is honestly describing what he thinks. I also think that Italian lifestyle is so much better, but this does not mean that this should be valid for everyone. In the western world we live in democracies (especially thanks to the USA who defeated Fascism and Nazism in WW2) and everyone is entitled to his/her opinion. I don't find David's content offensive, on the contrary I admire him for the choice that he made and I find his videos very informative for the people who might decide to move to Italy in the future!

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

I think the word better, and “best country in the world” are they redundant because it is purely up to the individual and their perspective on life. I think it is a real misconception that life is less stressful here in Italy but that also is up to the individual perspective. I would challenge that some Italians are more stressed out than Americans.

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

To metfan4ever and Mario : I would have tagged both of you, but for some reason, KZbin doesn’t always give me the option to do so! Grrrrr I appreciate both of your comments. I would say half a lifetime ago I did indeed feel that Italy was more superior to the US in almost every sense. Now that I’m 43 and I’ve lived here for 14 years I have been able to live and experience the full brunt of all of Italy’s defects. simply put I have a deeper understanding of both countries, and I don’t feel one is more superior than the other. On the other hand on a daily basis, I experience plenty of moments where I would prefer to be in the United States and others, where I am grateful to be here so in the end in my situation, it doesn’t really matter where I live because I always find problems and joys in both places. I will say, though that, after much careful consideration and living in a collective society, like Italy is I am not sold completely on the idea of collectivism, and there are many moments where I prefer or individualism. It doesn’t mean that I prefer to only think of myself and not others, no. My take on individualism is not being bound, socially, and also emotionally to the collective hole, which at times does not allow for individual thought and room for new ideas.

[@mariasole5921]

Hello David! Nice video. I moved to USA 10 years ago (~5 years in Chicago, and in the Silicon Valley right now). I like it here, especially the career and job opportunities. However in the past ~2 years I started considering moving back to Italy (and this is probably why the KZbin feed suggested me your awesome channel). I agree with all 10 things that you mentioned in this video. For me, the absolute number 1 unique thing of Italy is its society and the depth of relationships that you can build with friends/family/co-workers. I really miss that, and when I speak with friends and family members that are in Italy I am jealous sometimes because I feel that their quality of life is way better than mine, even if I have a successful career and I cannot complain much for the good things that I have here. I just miss the "humaneness" of Italian society!

[@Mario-xl8ld]

Well said. I also have a similar experience and I am thinking about going back to Italy after a decade in the USA (mainly in the midwest and in the east coast).

[@mariasole5921]

@@Mario-xl8ld in questi 10 anni in USA ho conosciuto tantissime persone italiane (~100) e più della metà nell'ultimo paio d'anni condividono questa voglia di tornare in Italia presto. Ovviamente sono tutte preoccupate per il lavoro e gli stipendi bassi in Italia, ma il desiderio di lasciare gli USA è principalmente legato alla società più superficiale, alla poca umanità, ed alla violenza. Soprattutto chi, tra quelli che ho conosciuto, sta per fare figli vorrebbe farli crescere in Italia.

[@Mario-xl8ld]

@@mariasole5921 interessante. Non ho fatto "statistiche" tra le persone che conosco, ma anche io conosco tanti italiani emigrati in USA che vorrebbero tornare in Italia. Quelli vicino alla pensione che sono qui da 30-40 anni hanno molta nostalgia dei luoghi e delle tradizioni, quelli più giovani che sono qui da 10-15 anni hanno voglia di socialità. Di americani (o italo-americani) che vorrebbero lasciare il paese, invece, non ne conosco.

[@mariasole5921]

@@Mario-xl8ld statistiche a go-go negli ultimi anni 🤣🤣 Comunque sì, tra gli americani che conosco magari solo i mariti/mogli di italiani/e che hanno viaggiato tante volte in Italia per vacanze capiscono cosa sono la società italiana e lo stile di vita italiano. Gli altri (giustamente e comprensibilmente) vedono l'Italia solo come una destinazione da sogno per passare un paio di settimane di vacanza.

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Hi Mary Sun ☀️. Thank you thank you ! I have a friend who is moving back possibly this year mainly because her job in Virginia is ending but she really misses Italy and wants to raise her daughter there. Where are you from in Italy? Exactly friendships here are far less superficial

[@georgeleone]

I'll be 70 August 23rd. My one regret in life is not moving to Italy when I was younger was 19 the first time i visited Italy back in 1972, Last time visied was 2018, plan nexr two trips in November 2023 and November 2023. Then more if I'm stll kicking. I enjoy your videos!

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

You could still move here. Nothing is impossible. I moved here at 29 because I didn’t want to live with a big “what if “. I had to satisfy my curiosity

[@georgeleone]

@@DavidsDoseofItaly Thanks!

[@bistecca1048]

N.1 ! I always wondered about this. I mean, for us italians, it comes natural to start and end a dialogue with a greeting. It is both a wish to see you back and a wish about the hope of you having a nice time after the conversation: Well, in the old past it might have been like this, but we could say it is some kind of tradition. And what about I always wondered, was the "why" you (them?) americans didn't do that. You can see that even in movies (ok, they are movies!). Two people talk, then suddenly one of the two turns and goes away, no questions asked, no words spoken anymore. What? How could I know the dialogue was over? You go away just like that? Leaving me here, hanging? This is what my little head thinks every time. Nice video, though. Thank You. (Oh, about italian food not being no.1 in the world... hehehe...You know it IS, don't You? ^_^ )

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

I really don’t know why we skip the greetings in US culture. We don’t skip them completely but compared to Italians I suppose we do seem a bit cold. The movies however are different and even I find it strange how people don’t end a phone call or just abruptly walk away. I suppose the only explanation would be that we’re a bit more introverted because we don’t live so close to our neighbors like in Europe. Let’s just say that I enjoy the food very much here In Italy 😎😎

[@tinalettieri]

For me it's normal too. In my family, we always greeted each other in the morning when we went down to breakfast and sooner if we saw each other in the hall. I live in Israel and it's normal here as well. When I worked retail in the US around 20 years ago, we were told not to greet someone with "Can I help you?" I don't know why but we could actually be written up for it. When I would simply give the standard American "Hi, how are you today?" when someone walked in, they would get very defensive and instead of greeting me back, tell me they were just looking and the body language said "stay away." They all assumed they were being watched for security purposes. We had cameras for that but we had to be eyes everywhere because we had to be alert to them needing help or being ready to check out.

[@williamdeoradesilva9444]

Love your channel David. Thank you.

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Thank you 😊

[@tinalettieri]

Si, mi manca L'italia!

[@MassimoDeToni]

Simpatico il tuo accento Napoletano o simile!,! 😂😂😂😂

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Credo che 10 anni fa un po’ più forte. Ora che sono a qua a Roma da otto anni ormai non c’è più Diciamo che è stato bello essere un finto napoletano!

[@MassimoDeToni]

Allora adesso sarai un "finto" Romano. Poi vieni a vivere in Toscana! che essere un Toscano come forse sai già è il massimo della simpatia in Italia! @@DavidsDoseofItaly

[@tinalettieri]

9. It's called La Cortesia and it can't be emphasized enough. The closest explanation is what we think of as Chivalry and applies to both men and women, if you really understand the Medieval concept in it's fullness.

[@chuckswaim]

The healthcare seems more humane in Italy. Thanks for including that in your video. 😊👍✨

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

I’d like to think so. Granted as I said in the video there are plenty of exceptions and it really depends on which region of Italy you’re in. But the key concept is that it is a system that provides for everybody whether you can work and contribute towards the tax paid system or if you can’t work. It’s all the same. I do not miss medical bills and insurance whatsoever

[@chuckswaim]

@@DavidsDoseofItaly I agree, it's a plus in Italy of not having to worry about going ridiculously broke over medical bills. In America, it's really a gross outrage here. Looking forward to your next video.

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

I just think it’s insane that people are wiped out because of medical bills

[@_aaroneous]

Our trips to Italy have become much more enjoyable since we've learned how easy trains are and how efficient the travel between cities is. Even when we've been on the trains that are not the fast, fewer stops lines, we've really enjoyed the experience.

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Really? What did you enjoy?

[@_aaroneous]

@@DavidsDoseofItaly no stress of renting a car!

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

I haven’t rented a car here since 2012 I believe. I suppose renting a car could be stressful however if you’re used to driving here and you’re looking to go to places where public transportation is either scarce or doesn’t exist then having a car is very handy.

[@jedwards1975]

We miss the people of our "paese" in Molise. Some of the nicest people we have ever met. But yeah, the food, history, and just the overall simpleness of life these people have is something I wish we could have here in the states.

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Hi Jason. Molise is an area Italy which unfortunately I haven’t visited but that’s next to my list. Yeah pretty much everything that you’ve just said is why I moved to this country. Could you possibly move here too?

[@jedwards1975]

@@DavidsDoseofItaly Retirement looks like an option with that visa. For now when we want to take a break from the American way, we hide out in the village for a couple of months and enjoy Rome coming in / out.

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

I feel small Italian towns are good therapy in that they help to escape from American stress. At least they have the potential to do so

[@MassimoDeToni]

Al minuto 3:08 Montecatini Alto!!!! A casa mia!!! Uno dei più bei posti al mondo!,!

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Quale zona davvero mi è piaciuta. La Toscana è molto di più e non solamente Firenze Pisa e Siena.

[@MassimoDeToni]

Esatto! io abito a Prato (no so se la conosci) tra Firenze e Pistoia, e ti posso assicurare che basta spostarsi di 10 Km per incontrare luoghi paradisiaci!@@DavidsDoseofItaly

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Prato come no. Sono anni che non ci vado però ci sono stato tante volte Sono stata ospite da un’amica per due settimane e devo dire che è stato divertente ma anche un po’ frustrante perché ho subito uno shock culturale notevole.

[@MassimoDeToni]

cosa intendi per shock culturale? Considera che in Italia è tutto molto differente anche tra Milano, Roma e Napoli ad esempio... non so se è cosi in USA...@@DavidsDoseofItaly

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

A chi lo dici. Ho vissuto a Napoli e Salerno complessivamente per cinque anni Diciamo che Prato per me è abbastanza diverso rispetto al mio paesino in America. Tutte cose erano nuove. L’aperitivo che da noi non è esattamente la stessa cosa.più che altro da noi si parla di happy hour, il ritmo serale italiano (la movida se vogliamo). Senza dubbio la cosa più difficile per me è stata la lingua. Ero un principiante e quando mi trovavo in mezzo alle persone a chiacchierare non ne riuscivo ad aggiungere molto.

[@norma8686]

I agree with your list, I would probably miss all these things too, plus more. About us being helpful, I personally like to help people, it makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside 😊

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Hi Norma. Hope you’re doing well. Thank you for illustrating my point!😍

[@Mudball2006]

In America, you would say hello if you saw a store clerk when you walk in the store. We also have small towns/villages

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

I can’t speak for the rest of the country where I’m from it doesn’t happen often

[@Mudball2006]

@@DavidsDoseofItaly That's interesting. Here in New York, even though people think we are cold and rude, everyone seems to always say hello to the clerk if you make eye contact.

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Well yeah direct eye contact usually warrants a response

[@patriciasandler3964]

We still live in the US, although we have Italian citizenship. However, we spend two to three months there. We always thought we would live in Napoli, but after spending a month in Milano, we really thought it was a great place, especially for people our age. We did take advantage of Pronto Soccorso, which was excellent. Having the language really makes it all so easy.

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Hi Patricia. Well having Italian citizenship is a humongous hurdle which you have crossed so well done. So even though I lived in Napoli for two years and I’m still attached to that city on many levels I don’t know if I would ever actually live there again. I would say that for most retirees looking to move to Italy I would not recommend that town. When you’re older you want organization, calm and good medical care. I can’t guarantee those in Napoli

[@patriciasandler3964]

@@DavidsDoseofItaly My cousins live in Rome, and they think that the medical care is excellent. Is that your experience?

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

I don’t know if I would call it excellent but my wife and I haven’t had any real problems. My wife was in the hospital for a week in April for nothing too too serious and I guess we were at the care seven out of 10. The only problem is that the staff wasn’t always readily available.We’ve also taken my daughter to the hospital twice but in the end it was nothing serious. I was satisfied with their care also because the Children’s Hospital here in Rome is one of the best in the country. It’s called bambino Gesù.

[@patriciasandler3964]

@@DavidsDoseofItaly Thanks David. I knew about Bambio Gesu`. It is very close to where my cousins live. Spallanzani is also a great hospital for infectious disease.

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

we're close to that too.

[@intersezioni]

One of the reasons to love or hate Italy: THE SANREMO FESTIVAL! 😁😘😍

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

It’s good for the country even though it doesn’t align with my musical tastes.

[@reginapolo3357]

Grazie David. I am looking forward to finally be there

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

L’Italia ti aspetta !

[@hubieheathertoes]

That is the video we all truly needed! With a bit of tongue in a cheek, a bit of seriousness, politeness and as always honest and good fun. Thank you, David!

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Your feedback is always highly valued. 😍

[@hubieheathertoes]

@@DavidsDoseofItaly anytime

[@josephaugello1527]

I'm sure one thing you would miss is the safety in italy. I know there is a theft problem. The us has so many shooting everywhere to

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Hi Joseph. That is one topic that I considered putting in the video however I felt it was a bit too controversial. Here in the comments however I don’t mind talking about it. It is extremely disheartening to hear about these shootings in the United States and you are correct I do feel safer here. I have had a few rough encounters here in Rome but I chalk it up to the fact that this is a big city and such occurrences can happen in any big city. I am happy that Italy is not really a gun culture.

[@brendabrubaker8662]

Love your videos. I do have to point out that different areas of the United States are very different from each other.

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Hi Brenda! Thank you 😊 For sure. The US is vast and offers tons of different realities.

[@nadir8804]

On a smaller scale but also in Italy the regions are different from each other. The climate difference is an important factor amongst other reasons.

[@lislearnitalianwithsongs]

Thanks for another cool video! … It might sound funny, but, being from Northern Italy, I do miss the snow! Up until some 15 years ago it used to snow almost every year where I live, whereas now it doesn’t snow anymore (dang Global warming)! As much as I hate common places, I do have to admit that food in Italy is generally… Great! There is so much variety, and, the farther south you go (in my opinion) the better it is! I totally agree about the healthcare system. We Italians always complain that our healthcare system is not great: it’s slow, hospitals can be very crowded in certain areas and so on and so forth… and that’s true. But, as you said, it’s close to free and it’s for everyone! Here in the Northeast, where I live, all my family, young and old, have always had very positive experiences with the healthcare system. Might I add that the educational system is also very affordable? University fees are not that high. From around 1000€ or less to about 3000 a year. And For high quality degrees… most of the times. The same applies for institutions such as the “conservatori” (Music academies). My personal experience is as follows: I enrolled at the conservatorio of my town in the year 2000. That year I paid the huge amount of (drum roll…) 64,000 liras! If you think that’s a lot, it’s absolutely not. In euros, it’s 32. And I mean thirty-two euros. NOT thirty two hundred… Nowadays prices are considerably higher: for my masters in jazz music, in the academic year 2015, I paid around €2000. Still, it’s a fraction of what, say, Juilliard, or Berkelee would be in the US. I know, those are… Juilliard and Berkelee! They are the best schools, that I could only dream of attending. But then again, in my classical double bass class, over the years, I’ve had “classmates” from the US, Canada, Japan, England, Macedonia, and the Czech Republic, and they were coming specifically to study with that teacher. And bear in mind that all of the above comments come from a person who has always wanted to move abroad, specifically to an English-speaking country, and has always looked at North America as a dreamland! Finding a parking space in Trieste? Another thing you WOULDN’T miss! Grazie per il video!

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Hey, thank you for your thoughts! To be honest, I’ve had no major complaints about the healthcare system here. My wife just had surgery yesterday and so far the service has been good. even to this day as an American I still can’t believe that we don’t have to answer to any insurance companies which is wonderful. The same argument goes for the education system, which, in my opinion should always be tax paid. Personally, though, I would like my daughter to think about owning a business in the future, rather than going to university. of course depends on what she wants to do in life. In regards to moving to North America. In my opinion, this needs to be a very calculated decision. It very well could be the solution that people are looking for in this country. However, I think many people are naïve when it comes to living in North America on a day-to-day basis . In the end, it all depends on what you can offer to the job market, your skills, your ability to adapt to a country which is very different than yours and and lastly if you have a game plan for the next 5-10 years. The United States in particular is a miserable country if you don’t make a lot of money. Think it’s better to stay in Europe.

[@maglorthearcanist]

We have black ice in italy too, only in the north and in the recents years is more rare, but here is more funny, you know, when you go down from a tortuos muntain road and every hairpin turn is covered in black ice... very exciting.

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Oh yes I know that feeling from living in Connecticut

[@LASTSET61]

Lol I take that New Haven Line often. Funny to think we might have been on the same train at one point. Perhaps one day in Italia!

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Yeah we very well may have been! In the future and make sure to wave! 😎

[@LASTSET61]

Certamente!

[@CalabriaDreaming]

Love this video. I too love the Borghi especially here in Calabria, and the food I can confirm is the best in the world. Helpfulness I don’t agree with but that’s because calabrians are not as open as the Tomans are but yes they are very generous and lovely once they accept you in to their society. Keep up the great work!!

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Hi Lilly ! Oh sure. I’ve met my fair share of stronzi who weren’t helpful. Usually I can spot them instinctively and so I just don’t approach them. I’m behind in my video watching on your channel. I’ll get on it ! Un abbraccio!

[@DragonessaLightSkrill]

Nice video!! We have snow in Le Marche, but not like in America probably haha. I love your channel!

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Hi ! Thank you! I’d love to see le Marche some day !

[@22Jeffreyb]

Great job my friend. As a frequent traveler to Italy, there are more things I would miss not going or leaving. Hope all is well.

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

We are doing well thank you and looking forward to seeing you again in September!

[@22Jeffreyb]

@@DavidsDoseofItaly oh I forgot to mention. We cancelled our September trip this year. We decided to take a short vacation here at home. We are going to Lake George in upstate NY. We are looking to visit Italy again in may.

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Ah ok. That sounds nice and relaxing. See you in May!

[@marthatrujillo8371]

Grazie David for the video very interesting like always. 🥰

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Thank you Martha !

[@louisdangelo9375]

Thank you David.

[@russwoodward8917]

Wonderful video David!! Very informative. I may take you up on learning better Italian!

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

You should because even if you don’t actually use it learning another language is great exercise for our brains.

[@Rualnys]

Thanks for another great insider view into what makes Italy so enjoyable to travelers. From personal experience, although very short, I’ll agree with most of what was said here but for others I’m going to need a bit more time to find better examples, specifically with relation to how helpful Italians are. My short visit to Rome was a bit disappointing in that regard but I’m sure this city is the exception to this matter. Of course, I won’t allow this particular issue to taint the image I have of Italy as a whole and I can’t wait to return in the near future.

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Thanks 😊 Yeah you weren’t here long enough to experience how helpful they can be. Some are the polar opposite so you never know

[@brucebenson5908]

Yep, you nailed it.

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Nice ! Thank you!

[@alessandromangiapia7082]

To be fair most of the world has a public health system, but your point still, of course, applies

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Hi Alessandro. Sure we got public health care in the US but I still profess that if you don’t have insurance you’re in serious trouble.

[@massimilianocorradini6871]

Ciao David, ti vedo in forma, purtroppo ho perso molti tuoi video per impegni di lavoro, spero tutto ok per te e famiglia, un abbraccio.😉👋P.s, complimenti per la foto del lago Albano, abito a 2km da lì....😁

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Ciao Massimiliano! È sempre bello vedere i tuoi commenti qui. Non ti preoccupare se sei un po’ indietro, tanto abbiamo tutti una vita abbastanza impegnativa. A parte il caldo c’è piaciuta tanto a Casal Gandolfo e vogliamo tornarci presto. Siamo scesi giù per il lago però devo dire che quando c’è il grande caldo e non hai intenzione di fare il bagno è abbastanza scomodo. Bisogna andarci al tramonto e l’ho fatto una volta. Insieme ad un amico abbiamo preso il canoe E abbiamo attraversato il lago. È stata un’esperienza bellissima. Un abbraccio a te.

[@massimilianocorradini6871]

@@DavidsDoseofItaly da ragazzo ho fatto il bagno al lago il primo di gennaio....😁🥃

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

😯😯. E come mai ? Io direi che l’acqua fredda fa benissimo al corpo , circolazione del sangue e al sistema immunitario

[@massimilianocorradini6871]

@@DavidsDoseofItaly nottata alcolica 😂😂😂🥴

[@attenzioneallontanarsidall7940]

it snows in the north on the Alps and in central and southern Italy on the Apennines, the Italian public health system is the second best in the world after the French one according to the world health organization. bye

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Hi. Interesting screen name. Yes as I said in the video it does snow in Italy but in most parts of the country it does not

[@bonnyvondolores2647]

buon giorno,,, hey… nice channel…I’m older… single woman, very active, traveler, artist, out-going. I just want to be in Italia again.. planning to attend the Venezia Biennale… September 2024.. a few days in Venezia, and traveling on train to Roma and southern areas… seriously considering a couple years living in Italy… any channels you want to recommend for those of us who not “looking for jobs” and want to spend quality time?

[@AlessandroConti_78]

hi Dave an italian here, love your vids. would like to know if you will ever talk about 2 things i'm interested about usa compared to italy, and i'm talking about racism and how do you feel it is in italy compared to the US? and about the american cops?lol that i think looks crazy from an italian point of view.. thanks and keep up the good work!

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Hi Alessandro. Those two topics are very interesting and I would have to make a video which is carefully worded and put together. I don’t know if everybody would agree with me because with racism in particular there is never a complete agreement. I would have to do an in-depth analysis and try to be objective as I possibly could. As for the police I could mention them but I feel that it might be too broad a topic. Nevertheless I’ll consider it so I thank you!

[@AlessandroConti_78]

​@@DavidsDoseofItaly thanks for your answer,i definitely agree and look forward to watch your videos that i really find entertaining, well done and funny! daje ;)

[@phill7341]

I am a new subscriber to your channel. We are planned a trip to Rome in April. I started searching KZbin channel for information for my visit. I have food allergies ( dairy and eggs) so no cheese. Will that be an issue, I do not want to insult anyone. I am from Connecticut as well. Love your honest video. Thanks!

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Hey Phil! Oh no, just tell them "sono allergico al formaggio" and they'll understand with no offense taken. Thank you for the feedback on my channel. Will this be your first time in Rome?

[@phill7341]

@@DavidsDoseofItaly Yes it is and I can't wait. 4 days in Rome and 2 in the Tuscany area. Thanks for the quick response.

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Ah nice. Both offer two different versions of Italy

[@vanessalatina6713]

what about dental insurance when I was in Sicily from 2007 to 2010 things were different did anything change about that

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Hi Vanessa. I don’t think dental insurance really exists here. I mean if it does exist I wouldn’t be shocked but I just don’t think it’s something that’s done here in Italy. Personally, I’ve never seen it.

[@flaeuro]

I need to do 2 tests: stress test and ultrasound of my heart .> 3 (months waiting time …. And God knows how much I will need to pay ( I have insurance) 😮

[@elendilnix]

La neve ormai non c'è più nemmeno al nord, o almento non come una volta. I miei genitori vengono dalle alpi a nord della Lombardia, dove faceva così freddo che l'acquedotto ghiacciava d'inverno. Ora quando nevica fa 20cm. La neve che mostri nel video è abbastanza normale pure qua nel pedemontano Lombardo, ma non dura più di poche settimane, solitamente arriva a Febbraio.

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Una cosa che non mi manca per niente e il ghiaccio. Penso che siano cose pericolose soprattutto quando guidi. Un’altra realtà americana che non mi manca è il fatto che la neve può spezzare i fili che portano la corrente a casa non so dalle tue parti ma a noi è successo che siamo rimasti senza l’elettricità per giorni

[@elendilnix]

@@DavidsDoseofItaly io ho vissuto in Svezia un semestre come exchange student e ho provato ad avere le strade ghiacciate a -20°C. Tuttavia le strade ghiacciate c'erano anche qui dove vivo a Brescia.

[@CandyBimatic]

Oh David, I think you would miss a lot more than what you said ... but above all you should get used to "living to work" because that's what everyone would expect from you in the USA while the chance to enjoy life like in Italy and in Europe in general it is a luxury that in the US is only for millionaires, certainly not for ordinary people ... at least that's what I saw when I was in the US and I don't think the situation has improved now that life has gotten tougher for everyone everywhere in the world! But for what I know maybe you are a millionaire and then everything would change, because in Italy the rich are envied and detested by ordinary people in America instead they are admired and taken as an example! However, I prefer Italy where wealth and money are more evenly distributed and more democratic than in the USA!

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Sebastian you are correct there are many things that I would miss however I didn’t want to make an hour long video! I often tell my Italian friends that the US is not a place where you want to be poor as in the people live to work. Americans do make more money that is correct however I feel the majority of them don’t have the time to enjoy their earnings. Why do you think Italians despise the rich whereas in America it is the opposite?

[@CandyBimatic]

@@DavidsDoseofItaly Simply because it is the truth ... and there are very specific motives; the Italian tax system makes it almost impossible for a person to become a multimillionaire except in exceptional cases that provide few possibilities: exorbitant salaries not justified by the actual work performed (for example, footballers who certainly do not "kill" themselves for work, assuming that their favorite hobby can be defined as work) or through some sort of business work that in order to generate so much money despite taxation uses some "trick" to evade the tax authorities, vice versa with a taxation that in the case of large earnings reaches 70% it is difficult to get rich ... I would say impossible! Then there are the great heritages that are inherited and that were built in the first half of the twentieth century and that were built, among other things, thanks to connivance with the, THANKS GOD, deceased fascist state ... complex and painful speech ! These are the reasons why the average Italian hates the rich because he knows that all that wealth in 99.9% of cases has unclear sides to say the least. The Americans, on the other hand, love money, they don't talk about anything else, there is no speech you can make in the United States that does not end up measuring what you are talking about with money. Americans have always shown money and have a disproportionate admiration for wealth, they measure their life through the bank account and also for this they are competitive beyond all limits they grow up in a culture in which one is what one owns and comes continually pushed to work harder to buy more to get more ... they are never satisfied and as good nationalists they see money as the realization of the American dream so to be a good American you have to do at least 3 things: be a patriot, work hard and become rich ... even getting married and having children but on this you can derogate ... generally Americans never think that one has made money by evading taxes because the tax system does not limit personal enrichment and in general a rich man is not expected to share his well-being with others because the concept of welfare state does not exist (vice versa there would be universal public health), this leads to the classic assumption: a rich man is always a winner a poor man is always a loser! I have seen this everywhere, I am not limiting myself to the experience in a single state (I was lucky enough to travel "in lungo e in largo") ... it is a cross-cultural element common to all of America , regardless of the wealth of the individual state, the mentality is that! If I'm not mistaken you lived in Connecticut, perhaps the richest state in the union, I wouldn't want to be poor in that state, however it wouldn't change much to be poor in one of the poor states in the midland ... Wyoming ... South Dakota... so to speak ! It is a cultural fact that the average American firmly believes he can become rich even if in 99.9% of cases he will never be, the average Italian hopes to live well and in peace and does not have false illusions about the possibility of becoming a millionaire. ... most people would not even want it because too much money becomes complicated to manage and one could risk losing one's peace of mind ... everyone would like a "well-stocked" bank account, but without exaggerating so as not to complicate the life ... Italians (Europeans in general) will never "kill" themselves with work to become millionaires ... rather we play the lottery ... never say never in life! 🤣🤣🤣

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Yeah I would say that it’s not a good idea to be poor in Connecticut. It really isn’t a good idea to be poor anywhere in the United States but especially in my state because our welfare system does exist and I just don’t think it creates a stable life and long-term wellness. I suppose I myself am a victim of this mentality. we believe that the job you do and the amount of money that you earn is a reflection on your determination to succeed in life but I do realize that success can be measured on different scales. For example I think learning the Italian language, starting a family, and adapting to a foreign country’s culture is a measure of success. However I do believe that money solves many problems and at the end of the day even in Italy substantial sums of money change peoples attitudes and opinions on what is possible in life.

[@CandyBimatic]

@@DavidsDoseofItaly In Italy it is always said that money solves 50% of problems but the rest depends on your ability to find and create solutions to improve your life ... success is actually a mix of many things, but I can say that the money doesn't give you everything, a happy life is also made up of things that money can never buy like love, friendship and loyalty! Those who think they can buy these things lie to themselves ... those who grant you these things only for your status actually only love your money and you are only a collateral means to get them ... moreover there are rich people who do they are also satisfied with a substitute for feelings. As for me I want the original of whatever I want and if I can't have the real one I give up!

[@nadir8804]

@@CandyBimatic you're actually describing regions in northern Italy, workaholics, money orientated and social status ambitions.

[@viorelmoraru9159]

Hi good morning my name is Daniel please I need an advice if it’s possible I am leaving on United States (New Jersey) for the last 15 years and I’m looking to buy a property on Italy. It is located on Tuscany Chianti castelnuovo berardenga. For retirement me and my family, I never been to Eataly but I know I have something in common and my family it comes from there and I believe I like it very much I grow up in a similar environment Italian style kind of. My wife and my son went there and they visit and they I like it very much. I just don’t know the area and i like to know more before I am going to make the next step please I appreciate your help if it’s possible?

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Hi Daniel. I’d like to help but I think your question is a bit vague. What specifically would you like to know?

[@viorelmoraru9159]

@@DavidsDoseofItaly Hi David..! what I need to know how is it the location, if it’s a good or not to go to location. how is it like the living style. if I can make it or not there, if I can find a job. Thank you so much!!

[@carolc1543]

Ha. Have you had experience with healthcare in Florida? It’s a nightmare. Seven months I have been waiting to get an answer as to what is wrong with my heart. Seven months! I’m assuming since I survived all these months and stress with healthcare here, I am fine. This is a long story. But a scary and frustrating story. I have many stories of poor and at times dangerous healthcare here.

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Oh my Lord that is incredible. What has caused the extensive wait ? Glad you seem to be doing ok and thank you so much for sharing this

[@carolc1543]

@@DavidsDoseofItaly causes of wait… too many people, not enough doctors …

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Wow that’s surreal. Hope things get better in the coming years

[@carolc1543]

@@DavidsDoseofItaly I’m moving to Italy in March.

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Oh nice ! I think you will be in better hands here.

[@gobbidimerda1]

It's true that you pay health care with taxes, but it's important to note that a millionaire, a homeless or a stranger will receive the exact same service. This is because receiving health care is a constitutional right here.

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Bingo. Exactly why I prefer living with universal healthcare.

[@grizzZlyBear]

I'll be honest, Italian food isn't as good as it's advertised. Hollywood romantisized it. That's all. I've had as good as pizza, if not better, in Armenia.

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

We’ve definitely had bad culinary experiences in Italy. Sure. It’s better to read restaurant reviews , word of mouth recommendations and for god sakes avoid restaurants where people invite you to come in.

[@andreanecchi5930]

non capisco perché youtube ha cancellato il mio commento , non avevo scritto nulla di male😅

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Meno male che hai scritto un altro commento ! Non ho capito nemmeno io ! Cosa avevi scritto ? Come saluti le persone quando entri in un posto ?

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Meno male che hai scritto un altro commento ! Non ho capito nemmeno io e purtroppo YT mi cancella alcuni commenti anche quelli interessanti! Allora, Cosa avevi scritto ? Come saluti le persone quando entri in un posto ?

[@andreanecchi5930]

@@DavidsDoseofItaly si ho raccontato alcuni casi in cui lo faccio , quando negli ultimi giorni ho aiutato le persone e di quando l'anno scorso sono stato in ospedale e ho detto che non ho pagato nulla a parte un paio di cose 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

@@andreanecchi5930 perfetto. Mi piace quando confermate ciò che dico nei miei video. A volte non so come reagiranno i miei iscritti italiani , cioè se magari capisco male qualcosa. Si per me il ticket ha un costo abbastanza ragionevole rispetto ai costi che si devono affrontare in America. Tutto bene ? Come mai sei stato in ospedale?

[@andreanecchi5930]

@@DavidsDoseofItaly trombosi venosa , ci sono stato venticinque giorni in ospedale , ora è tutto a posto , solo che devo continuare a prendere un anticoagulante , l'unica cosa un po' fastidiosa è che la gamba in cui ho avuto la trombosi venosa è rimasta leggermente più grande dell'altra

[@giovanniserafino1731]

Well, every culture is different, but from the Italian perspective to enter a store or restaurant and not greet people with a simply “ hello” is the height of ignorance. Second, American puritanical laws requiring ID for a bottle of beer to go with your pizza is ridiculous. Yet: at the same time many states in the U.S. allow full access to marijuana. Yes, in America you can not legally drink until you’re 21, but you can buy all kinds of assault weapons online at 18 years of age. Lastly, why are Americans so loud in restaurants? They are less than 30 cm away from each other and yet they are loud and boisterous. There is plenty reason for the stereotype “ugly American! “

[@norma8686]

Also Americans can drive at 16 and a car can be its own kind of weapon.

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

I thought I responded to this, but perhaps not. I've also never understood US alcohol laws either. In CT for the longest time it was illegal to buy alcohol on Sunday, so yeah VERY puritanical law! Honestly, I think only a small percentage of US tourists are loud in restaurants when they come to Italy and often I find Italians louder, but that's just my perspective. Lastly, buying guns in the US has been one of the biggest controveries in the last 50 years and sadly I don't seen an end to it.

[@giovanniserafino1731]

@@DavidsDoseofItaly non sono proprio sicuro, e forse abbia ragione tu, , ma quando gli american bevono troppo, parlano sempre ad alta voce!