Been reading up on different ways that Italians communicate.
A huge one in difference seems to be the gesturing. In fact, they have a term for it: gesticulate.
[They don't just "gesture" - they gesticulate.]
Here's an interesting article from the NY Times: When Italians Chat, Hands and Fingers Do The Talking
It's in their blood. So cultural, in fact, that they think we Americans are ridiculous in conversing without gesturing.
[“You mean Americans don’t gesture? They talk like this?” asked Pasquale Guarrancino, a Roman taxi driver, freezing up and placing his arms flat against his sides.]
Speaking with their hands appears to be a strong method of communication - unique to Italy. I think this is such a neat way to have expressive conversations to better get your point across, especially when miscommunication happens so often!
Maybe I'll be picking up some of this habit. . .
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