Natural banana is a grey color. Pass on the store if either of these is true. The guys behind the counter are rude bastards at times, but it is worth it, believe me. It's north and a little east of the Pantheon. Ask a local, they'll tell you where it is.
People Interaction Speaking a little Italian goes a long way with the people.
Italians like most Europeans tend to be a bit more formal than Americans. I think we make the mistake of being overly familiar in an attempt to be friendly. Italians are very friendly people, but they start out a little more slowly than we do. When you walk into a store or other establishment you should as a matter of course greet them with one of those time-dependent greetings. Back to the Travels page .