Living in or visiting Italy is a wonderful experience. The country is beautiful, the people are friendly, and there are so many things to do - and to eat! But living in a place you're not familiar with can be stressful at times. You worry you'll say or do something wrong or weird - or worse, that you'll accidentally offend someone. And things are always slightly different for Americans, who have an entirely different background and way of doing things. There are so many things you couldn't know about Italians' daily life without having experienced it for yourself. There are different types of foods, different methods of recycling, different ways of traveling and measuring and spending time with family... not to mention all of the misconceptions we Americans have about Italian culture and cuisine.Lucky for you, you have someone on the inside who can teach you 55 of the most important things you should know before going to Italy. You can learn from my five years of experience, mistakes and misunderstandings, and you can read about some really funny faux pas you'll be glad you don't have to make yourself! And, best of all, you can learn it from someone who understands exactly where you're coming from and what you need to know.This book is written by an American for Americans who are traveling to Italy or living there already, so that they can feel more confident in their interactions with others. How to Be an American in Italy is a friendly, authoritative guide to help you fit in in Italy without losing your American spirit, and to help you feel more at home in your new home.