Stores would close so employees could go home. But, where possible, families try to get together for lunch. Workers who don't go home may take advantage of cafeterias provided by their companies. Families try to at least sit down together for dinner. The mouth should be covered when a person yawns or sneezes.
Men remove their hats when entering buildings.
It is impolite to remove one's shoes in the presence of others. Italians are known for their use of hand gestures during conversation, especially in the south. Hands are often used in communication instead of words. A common gesture is rubbing the thumb rapidly against the fingers to indicate money. A finger placed under the eye and pushed down slightly on the skin says someone is smart or clever.