I hate to say it, but there must be something in the Italian psyche that tolerates a level of criminality that most societies don't.

Last edited by meister (2011-06-25 02:43:11)

pents....FWIW

Anyone thinking of going round Naples for a look see...forget it. Its a spawling, filthy dump with some proper dodgy people hanging about. Service in shops and cafes is shocking-I had my bank card thrown back at me in one shop after use. In Rubinacci the assistant was tapping her fingers on the counter while I looked at some jackets (loose threads on some €850 jackets BTW) which I thought was very rude. In most of the high end shops the service was at best aloof. In Prada for woman the staff were helpful (not so in the mens) and nice in the Attolini store but apart from that...
Met a New Zealand lady that had a small gold chain snatched from her neck, taxi drivers are theives, had the same journey three times, prices varied from €40 to €55. Everyone drives like complete nutters and crossing the road is a challenge, cars and scooters with dents or scratches must make up 50% of traffic.

I,m surprised that a New Zealander could afford a gold  necklace , let alone wear it anywhere other than on the ankle, right near the tattoo

As I keep on reminding people and organizations when dealing with foreign individuals and suppliers is never, ever underestimate cultural differences and sensitivities.

Italy is a case in point, a curious Arabesque nation filled to the brim with corruption and nationalistic pride not to mention egos that can throw a tantrum over any perceived sleight.

An example of the Italian psyche: two candidates turn-up for an interview for a supervisory position. One candidate is a legitimate hard working family man with proven academic and vocational qualifications and verified references. The other is found to have been incarcerated in the Bangkok Hilton for ten years for smuggling meta-amphetamines, who has subsequently changed his name by deed-poll, all qualifications are fake and has never worked the industry before. Generally, the illegitimate candidate will be chosen as it is viewed as a badge of honour to have booked the system and also, such a man will be open to skullduggery with your good self.

This is how Italy, does or doesn't work. And with Italy starting to financially wobble, should the rest of the EU decide to throw money at it, then this will be the biggest mistake ever, as that money will be snorted up the noses of cronies, sycophants and whores of misfortune.

Now the Italians are an industrious nation for sure, and the Brits are prone to gazing on Italy in rose tinted spectacles in a state of bewildered enchantment at its style and seemingly endless sprezza. Scratch beneath the surface though, and its one dirty obnoxious nation, much like the shallow and corrupt modern day Britain itself.  Both of these nations look at each other in exotic awe, failing to recognise its a mirror they're really looking at.

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Last edited by meister (2011-07-16 08:40:21)

Eh,eh...
Now you know why Naples have still so many tailors..
Because his economy is less developed.
Now,the actual situation with garbage and other is only a sad moment in history of the City,not the normality
(think for exemple to New York in 70s,and its problems).
But Naples is Naples,is light and shadow,
So,if don't like are many others Italian Cities and many others tailors.
Rome,Florence,Bologna,Milan,Venice.....
For the rest,yes, the moral of we Italians is "Italian style".
and nothing illusion,no change,never.
So i can understand that many are not ease with this.
Oh,well the world is large,are many others places.