98 Rise tinted glasses ???

Dear Fiona,
I am replying to your latest editorial. I am a relative newcomer to your splendid magazine which I stumbled across quite by accident. My wife is from an Italian family and as a result I have, over the last 30 years, travelled extensively and often, to Italy. To those who would complain about the Italians or thier country I would say only this. The only thing that we British have that the Italians do not.....is British reserve. I suggest that for just one day of thier life they dress tastefully, talk loudly, be animated and impulsive, and say what you think, not what you think you should. They will find it a very liberating experience. If they believe that Italians are over exuberant, this is only thier passion for life and it is probably thier most endearing quality. If you prefer organisation and routine, stay away from Italy it is not for you. Italians are like Italy itself, warm and welcoming, it is better to imitate rather than criticise them. OK so no one is perfect but that includes Britain and the British. Having spent so much time in both cultures I know which one I prefer.
Regards
Ian Sutherland.[/i]

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General chat about Italy

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 02/24/2005 - 12:07

Well Ian, you certainly like to make a big splash! with your first post on the new forum. I must say that I agree with you.

Bravo! Let our emotions be liberated.

Attilio

PS : Just back from Rome, wore my sun glasses all the time. Even on overcast drizzly days. Viva La Dolce Vita

[quote=Ian S.]Dear Fiona,
I am replying to your latest editorial. I am a relative newcomer to your splendid magazine which I stumbled across quite by accident. My wife is from an Italian family and as a result I have, over the last 30 years, travelled extensively and often, to Italy. To those who would complain about the Italians or thier country I would say only this. The only thing that we British have that the Italians do not.....is British reserve. I suggest that for just one day of thier life they dress tastefully, talk loudly, be animated and impulsive, and say what you think, not what you think you should. They will find it a very liberating experience. If they believe that Italians are over exuberant, this is only thier passion for life and it is probably thier most endearing quality. If you prefer organisation and routine, stay away from Italy it is not for you. Italians are like Italy itself, warm and welcoming, it is better to imitate rather than criticise them. OK so no one is perfect but that includes Britain and the British. Having spent so much time in both cultures I know which one I prefer.
Regards
Ian Sutherland.[/i][/quote]