Very helpful, I must say. Look at them in the eye and shout, and they understand every word..." (Mr. Warbeck in Sienna, talking about local Italians.)

Hilary McKay
Very helpful, I must say. Look at them in the...
Very helpful, I must say. Look at them in the...
Very helpful, I must say. Look at them in the...
Very helpful, I must say. Look at them in the...
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In a few lines, Mr. Warbeck sums up a key element of Italian culture: the importance of eye contact, eye contact to be understood, and eye contact to be respected. In Italy, it is considered bad manners not to make eye contact when speaking with people. In fact, it is considered rude not to make any eye contact with a stranger.

In Italy, anything you say will be understood if you look the person straight in the eyes. In addition, it is culturally important for Italians to maintain eye contact. This is because Italians believe that maintaining this kind of direct eye contact helps people to feel comfortable and safe with each other.

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