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Italians are great! I love their culture so much that I studied Italian at university and I now teach the language to Brits. We can learn a lot from them, perhaps especially in the areas of good hospitality, presentation skills (dressing well) and eating well.
I think Italians are fascinating, beautiful people. I love the Italian language as well, it’s truly melodic and wonderful to listen to. Love you Italy ❤️🇮🇹❤️ from Scotland 🏴
When I first moved over to England nearly 9 years ago, people were asking me where I was from, as soon as I said Italy, they all went "oh that's lovely! I love Italy and Italians" so I felt super welcomed :) I love living in England, great place to be, loving the open-ness to different countries culture and how foreigns can actually socialise within the local community, something Italy should take as a good example and work on...
I was born in Southern Italy like our father and Franco but our sisters and elder brother and fathers wife was born in England and we have the best of both cultures.
I am Italian but I know very well English mentality, and their way of living, as I lived overseas for many years, mainly in English speaking countries. Also I lived in London for 5 yrs. Well I must say that my Best friend for a life time was an English guy. In the beginning he was very distant and not very friendly but, after 1/2 years, we became so close that for me he was like part of the family, as much as I was part of his. He passed away in a tragic circumstance but trust me when I say that when my father died, I didn't cry as much as I did for my beloved Friend's sudden death. I love England I would give up my right arm to retire up there in Dorset. UK always in my mind. Love The Brits. Carus :-)
My husband is Italian and we live in north Italy. That's true about the older generation, they care about what they wear and walking everywhere is never an option it's a must! Nice content Easy English, at first i was worried what is the content all about honesty 😂😂
@Joy che poveraccio. Lasciando correre le tue malattie psichiatriche non trattare male chi viene qui e contribuisce al nostro benessere. Non sono mica tutti hooligans.
As an Italian and a human being I must say that these two teenagers have been a blessing to my ears and to this video as well. Such intelligent teenagers who are easily able to perceive the world objectively. Especially the boy was incredible! Mille grazie 🙏🏻
Bosnian citizen here from Sarajevo. Although I started learning Italian in the 80's because of Gaetano Scirea and Juve, I only really started speaking it when I moved to - London! :D honestly, 90% of my friends in London were Italians. Also, if all nations were like Italians, the world would be at peace. Amore. Forza Juve, forza Italia!
Italian constitution is against wars. The only wars we have been involved post WW2 and after the constitution was written, we were dragged by the Usa. Or by Nato for defence. Stop wars.
As Italians we will never be able to forget your sacrifice to free our country from the fascist dictatorship. Honor, respect and memory for the British soldiers who fell in Italy for the freedom of our people.
The brits are fantastic people, they have great sense of humor and a rich history of explorers and scientists. Gonna watch the video on the Easy Italian channel and I really hope my compatriots will be just as generous and polite.
I love the respect that Italians and British people have for each other. (I use football topics to teach English on my channel. Love football? Please take a look.)
The rich history of science in England definitely inspired me at least in part to study physics (the contributions of Italy to science are also famously very rich!)
I'm Italian but have a deep respect for England. Love the literature, arts, science, music, cities. The people there are so polite and kind to others and welcoming. Always a Thank You and cheers from the people. Very happy and loving people. I love how nice their gardens are. Their cities are cleaner than in Italy and better managed.
Really, cleaner, better managed? Watch the videos of Brits exposing the real Britain and especially the seaside cities of the UK, then tell me they're better in either regard. Naples, Italy's worst is better than most of them or equal.
@@michaelanthony4750 I think it depends on each person's lifestyle,mentality,income,class,the place where someone works,his or hers social circle,activities. But i agree that on average italians dress well(specially in the north)despite that, in my opinion,the best dressed man in the country is from Naples,the menswear ambassador Danilo Carnevale.
I am English. My beautiful, lovely wife Mária, is Italian. I love Italy, especially her food. The Roman empire, we teach our children. And we always visit Rome. We live in Devon, UK right now 🏴 🇮🇹
I find the more south you travel in Italy the more fun Italians are. I love how they joke and take the mickey out of one another (ribbing one another). Always laughing, smiling and having fun.
Can confirm, we adore Italians, we love learning about the culture, we love the food, we love their effortless style, we love how expressive they are. They're everything that we aspire to as Brits but are too repressed to embrace. I'm so in love with Italian people that I started learning the language a few months ago so I can make some italian friends.
Hello thyop You know, sometimes Italians aren't even shy in embracing the fact that they don't want to work, but that they want to be paid every month. And they also embrace that someone else will have to provide for them. This can make you all smiles and cheers. This also is Italian Style
@@fabioasterix750 That "not wanting to work" seems to be a feature of the people living in the hotter climes, and who can blame them really. But they still need a bit of money to enjoy the good food and drink... again totally understandable.
@@3rdEyeWide well It's not that southern Italy is much hotter then Spain, south east Europe(well, there's Greece there) or Turkey for instance. But in our south they really don't feel like, not even in winter
@corsaro nero Do I? My statement was based on CLIMATE, not race. Perhaps I was incorrect, but in no way did I imply behaviours or mental attitudes were attributable to biological race.
@corsaro nero One might say it's racist -at least highly obnoxious and rude - to expect me to respond to a language I don't speak. Are we all perfect beings? Is your knowledge absolute? Do you have no blindspots? Well, if you don't I guess I should be greatful for having the chance at conversing with a god, hmm?
🇮🇹❤️🏴we love english too!!there are very nice english people as well!we should not fight over football but embrace each others culture!!I'm glad you have a good opinion of us and thanks everyone for the lovely words 😁🙏🇮🇹
I LOVE ITALY!!! I know it can be crazily caotic in its government but...the people, art, beauty, style, joy, ...a blessed and very well loved country! Viva L'Italia! Being dominican, I think italians are the closest to dominican people I will ever get! Passion for life is what we both have!!!
Yea speaking as an Italian we pretty similar even tho I think that there some other Latino countries that are closer to Dominican culture and lifestyle than Italy
@@tlacorp.3813 Nah trust me it's similar, I got a friend from Dominica and he literally acts like every Italian I know(I'm Italian born and raised in Italy myself)
@@Sebpz8342 I've never driven in centre of napels.mainly on outside to industrial areas. Also the port. But would advise you not drive in Rush hour. But that can be said about any cities. The Italians love the sound of the car horn.as 🇮🇹 is very busy with tourist's as its such a beautiful place .I travelled all around italy as a european courier. Time critical deliveries. And the rest of Eastern and western European countries.
@@artfuldodger8732 I'm half Italian and my family are originally from napoli. I was just curious to hear your view on it cos its pretty manic haha I've never had the opportunity to but I'd love to give it a go. Preferably with someone else's car haha
I'm part English and part Italian my Italian ancestory came from the mountains around Lake como like both cultures I grew up with more Japanese English traditions since my mum is Japanese and I grew up in England
Real Criteria , they are elegant, and are obsesed for their food that i also enjoy since i found my italian partner, and if i got tired of it , that will be a new plate to bring me back to acept their food is amazing! Apart of that, even whatever they will say will sound kind or respectful sometime that make me feel english is much fast and proactive but less kind than italian. Over all they are very friendly and caring even of kids or people they dont know.
Hi..your boyfriend is very lucky to have a girl SENSIBLE like you. You appreciate not only the food but whatever says sound kind or respectfull...LUCKY MAN.
I'm an Italian who's been living in the UK for nearly three years now and I find it extremely interesting to see how people view us as 'Italians', I genuinely wouldn't have thought that there is so much respect for our culture and behaviours. Great video.
Wow, I'm Italian and I'm surprised to hear such beautiful words from British people. I've always felt like our cultures and attitude were extremely different, like British being calm, sophisticated and composed people, Italians being completely opposite like genuine and loud. That's why I really didn't expect such good reactions! By the way I love Britain and British culture, I really hope to go visit England one day ❤️
Love it. I've lived in the UK for a few years now, and I have to say, most of the british people i've been in touch with have always been so nice, and friendly.
I'm Italian and I have to admit the British comments were so much nicer and accurate than those of the Italian ones. On top of this, the two children are extremely well educated, congrats to their parents
I've been to Italy quite a few times and love it. I have known many Italian people who have lived in the UK and have stayed friends with many of them. I think our two countries compliment each other well. I have always enjoyed travelling to other countries and meeting folks and I must say that I have been made to feel welcome. I hope that they feel welcome when visiting my country. I have a particular affection for Italy though, the history and art are fantastic but the chaotic Italian roads are pretty scary.
I find that the major similarity of British and Italian is the dry humour and the ability laugh at themselves in dire moments. May be many do not agree, but this is what I found in knowing them. They remind me much of the Tuscans in some ways. My first wife was English, we lived 20 years together, I was the one to leave not her. It was hard at the beginning but then we started to understand our different way of thinking and find commonality. It was great, I have never forgotten.
Very nice episode! I am italian and I thank you for that..I will also watch the italian version of this episode. I found all the answers nice and sincere but I like to mention the two little guys, I think they were very mature for their age, especially when they spoke about football and about italians opinion about brits :)
Beautiful episode! 😁 I have been in the UK so many years ago and I wish I could come back again one day! I spent so many beautiful moments over there! I love brits people and it gives me a lot of proud as an Italian listen so beautiful things from them! Love you all! ❤️
Some of the best customers I ever had in Sicily where Brits. I'm missing them very much sincerely. I hope We will all have less restrictions for traveling in the future. 🙏
Really nice video! I'm italian (or, better, half italian and half french) but I love british culture, british history, british music and british football (yes, even if we have won the Euro). And, mostly, I love Saltdean and all Brighton & Hove district where I have been for three years of my life. :)
being half Italian half Irish, and having lived in the UK for the best half part of my life, i hate everything about stereotyping and that goes on and from both sides
A cultural difference. Banter is such a big thing in Britain, and yet not fully understood by some 🇮🇹. In my opinion of keen observer who lived in England, banter is a way of accepting people into a social group, whether it be friends or peers at work. Normally the 🇬🇧 are from polite to over polite to strangers, but when the banter begins, usually when you get a nickname, be sure you moved from simple acquaintance to friend. The reason must be due to the self-deprecating humour (banting back is fine and well accepted), as well as a way to check your personality by your reaction. Btw, my nickname at work was Mr. RP. Why? Because, in order to be more accepted and totally adapted in a new enviroment, I used to stick to the received pronunciation I had forced myself to learn and practice for months on end as a student before getting the job, with awkward results. A foreigner who speaks unnaturally posh, in connected speech, and uses subjunctive forms when not strictly necessary😂. Eventually I got what I expected. Like, "Mr. RP, get some work done today, will you? No Italian two-hour lunch break, d'ya understand me, mate?"😂🇬🇧👏
Hahaha a brilliantly written definition and a funny example… thank you! It seems counterintuitive, but a Brit acquaintance making fun of you is usually a good sign, that you’re making friends with them and that they feel comfortable with you. I feel it also helps to keep you grounded; you’ll notice a lot of big British celebs are usually quite down to earth as their mates would never let them get too big for their boots I imagine 😆
Very interesting. I don't think there is a rule in Italy except perhaps for the Romans (=people from Rome). I come from Venice and I noticed Romans almost ALWAYS give a nickname when they barely know the person, usually on the ground of what one looks like or what s/he does within the first 24 hours of acquaintance that catches their imagination. As a high-school student I went to summer holiday with some Roman students and they came up with : . "the legionary soldier" : a guy of the group who wore a hat with white extensions . "Grisoo the dragon" : a guy of the group who had a very long-shaped face . "Duracell" : a girl of the group who had danced the whole night . ... I'm sure I'll remember another couple or so If you read Zero Calcare, a very famous cartoonist, you'll see his friends usually have nicknames such as "il cinghiale" (the wild boar) or "Secco" (Dry).
@@floatingsara I m from Rome and i Can confirm that we use a mechanism very similiar to the English banter (even if i don't fully understand it). We tend to joke around pretty everything and everyone, as soon as we get comfortable!
That's very true that they don't understand our banter, I have been to Italy quite a few times and have been mistaken for being Italian quite a few times and one asked me why do you look Italian and I jokingly said it might be from when the Romans took us over and an English guy overheard me say it and laughed and the Italian guy looked quite embarrassed and didn't know what to say. I felt sorry for him and changed the subject quick and said how much I love Italy and visit every year.
That was really nice to watch. I was born in England of Italian parents, we spoke Italian at home, all my English friends were welcome & my parents always insisted they stayed for a bite to eat.
Our cultural background is somewhat a double-edged sword. It works that way for any kind of foreigner abroad. I actually live in Germany, I come from Northern Italy and I can relate to some things stated in the video, on many others I think it's just a matter of luck. North, South, cooking skills and so on it's not always true. British people don't get angry, but as example I can compare the Scottish people and their well-known temperament. Well I backpacked there in the past and I had the best fun of my life and met the kindliest people I can remember after many travels. On the other hand many people think Italians are stylish, well-behaved and so on and as Italian I can state that's not true, or if they do they just want to show you a side of the coin. Moreover as someone posted bunch of those examples lead sometimes to get scammed. Again being Italian is positive and negative, but I agree on the fact that without our political/work-problems I'd gladly move back for living-working there, now I just visit my family and I prefer being a tourist of my own homecountry(sadly). And please don't limit the definition of Italy to Rome,Milan and Como. They're the worst example, especially Rome being a tourist-trap. Better spend a more pleasant time in small locations, in the suburbs, that's what I'd suggest as Italian to people visiting our country. PS: I think the man at 2:00 got a special invitation, because he was probably trying to flirt with him, actually quite obvious lol
I am Brazilian and descendant of Portuguese and Italians. In southern Brazil and São Paulo city there are many Italians descendants. I live in Curitiba city, there is a neighbor town calls Colombo founded by Italians descendants in 1890 and the name is in honor for Christopher Columbus. Ah, in Curitiba city also has a neighborhood calls Santa Felicidade founded by Italians descendants, in this neighborhood there are great italians restaurants and most famous is Madalosso restaurant.
Ah wow! And do your opinions differ from the Brits you watched? Also, I imagine Easy Italian would be interested to go to this place to make interviews!
@@EasyEnglishVideos In my opinion, Italians look like with southern Brazilians (who born in Paraná state, Santa Catarina state and Rio Grande do Sul state), maybe because there are many italians descendents here. Ah, in São Paulo city there is a footbal team calls Palmeiras also founded by Italians descendants. If Easy Italian want to go to these places, they are welcome.
Growing up in Italy and spending a decade in England I can say that: Italians know how to cook since an early age but the English have much more knowledge of international food. Italians drink after food, English before. Italians have fashion and expensive clothes but English street tyle keep inspiring them. English people are very classist, Italians way more. English people make up their accents to sound posher, Italians tend to use Latin. Comparing to Italy, English education system sucks, unless you go to private schools. England is almost bureaucracy free comparing to Italy. Italians are usually very active but cannot compete with some mix race the UK has generated. Brits tend to leave home quite early and share flats, Italians stay with their families until they get married. Brits spend 1h to spread fake tan, Italians tend to sun tun for two weeks before going to the beach for the first time Brits ask to repeat politely, Italians just repeat loudly. English coffee equals to a mug, Italian coffee equals to a sip. Some Italian pretend queue don't exist. Some Britons pretend there is noo need for ironing. Some Italians go as far as to use Versace tiles in their bathrooms. Some abrits go as far as to use carpets in their bathrooms. Both countries have love celebrities with strong foreign accent respectively. Tattoo culture was very common across the UK since the early 90s, now is the same in Italy Italians have more taboos when it comes to sex but they also feel more judged Since Reggaeton music started, people in Italy tend to study more Spanish Is very common for the Brits to speak only 1 language. Italians tend to go for holidays in the same places over and over. Gp Doctors in the UK tend to prescribe the same pills for different reasons . GP in Italy usually know your parents and grandparents and tend to prescribe pasta with no sauce. The Citizen Advise Bureau in the UK is not even a concept in Italy . Am I missing something ?
@@spilltheteaspillthetea Education in England is a lot better than Italy. Italian system is really underfunded and in England the level schools are better managed and funded plus the learning standards are high.
Big hi from an Italian living in the UK! Lovely to hear so many nice people, we love British culture too (especially the brilliant literature and comedy/sense of humour!).
What an amazing video, plenty of well-educated and nice people. As for the children, I beg to disagree with what has been said: Italian children play up and fall out most of the time. If you've ever been to an Italian restaurant you know what I mean. I wish I knew some sober and smart kids like the ones in this vid.
Wilhelm Mühs said: "Italians complain too much, so they are fine". I see some comments from my Italian compatriots and I must agree with Mr. Mühs. Problems exist in all nations and ours are often highlighted by the foreign media. Do you live better if you are rich? Really??? Wow... Can we, please, eliminate the stereotypes that have tormented us since the XIX century? Thanks. I'm so tired of them.
well, i’m italian an i haven’t met some brit people (still 18yo, lot of time for that) but from ur video i would say that a characteristic of brit people is that u are really theatrical in ur speech, u put a lot of tone in words, don’t know if u understand what i’m saying ahahah
Italy is our favorite country to visit for a reason. However, we are Americans not British. Italy is a favorite place to visit for many in the world for various reasons.
@@ps5user155 if London is London i cannot call it Londra.If your name is Michael i cannot call you Mihai.Names are names and they are spelled and read in the language of origin.
I remember that Italians were very expressive. I was in the airplane where most of the passengers were Italians, and when we landed, people were giving a round of applause. That was very new to me. I do miss the cafe latte and the espresso that I had in Italy.
@@bluesisyphe I see. Applauding on landing itself was also unusual for me, since I do take airplanes a lot for longer distances and I had not seen people doing that elsewhere. That particular flight was from Milan to Madrid.
I'm an Italian who lived in Liverpool for a couple of years. My favourite foods were garlic bread and jacket potatoes: so good >< My favourite memory though was queuing up to buy Harry Potter books. A thing that shocked me though was my house having stairs covered by carpet (I fell so many times due to that XD) and also the bathroom with carpet.
I’m a Brit and I love the Italians, I’m loud, passionate and speak with my hands so my friends say I was Italian in a past life lol I truly love how passionate Italians are and obviously love the food.
"The children are politer and nicer" Italian children: blasphemies every 2 words God i love foreigners, they depict us as nice and kind people... if only we were still that kind of people... i mean, all of us, che cacchio è successo alla nostra cultura?
Really you should be asking the Italians, what they think of the "Scottish" "English" "Welsh" and the "Irish". They might be all part of Britain but the people are very different. This is also coming from an Italian Scot. When I am in Italy, my countrymen have different reactions to English, Scottish, and Irish people. When you say British to an Italian person they only think English.
I loved listening to this video and can only reiterate what my previous commentators have just said, all of the people were very educated. I live in UK almost 7 years and I love the country and there people. More of this videos...
I am italian and I have to be honest- I didn’t expect this 😔🖐🏻💕 you let me cry now, how come I didn’t know about this 💕😭 this ppl are just so pure, imma take them with me >:)
I enjoyed this a lot, I lived in the UK 🇬🇧 ( London ) and it changed my life, I will always be grateful to that city, I have English friends and i really like them, always have, they re open minded and they know how to have fun in life, they invented football too so thumbs up 👍
Brits people are honestly amazing. I remember when I was a child that some british tourists who was friends with my parents and grandparents (my family owns two agriturisms) and I think I never met more generous people they sometimes gifted me with some books and toys when they came visit us, I feel sorry that I couldn't speak well english when I was little
I need to back home -Italy- already planning to relocate back to the UK, but I'm gonna try to find something down south, just listening to those people took so much edge off. Absolutely well-articulated, charming, respectful... this vid made me dream.
I am Italian but I have lived and worked in the UK for years. My opinion may sound strange to some of you, but I truly believe that English and Italians have more in common then they believe.
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The intelligence of the two children is astonishing (and also of the other participants, very well educated)
So
True ... amazing kids
yes, younger one was very smart
of course, they're not italian
@@MumboDjango Facts
Trust those kids will grow up to be obnoxious entitled grown-ups.
Lovely to hear this. Some nice educated people commenting. Very flattering. I'm of Italian origin but born in England. I respect both great cultures.
Thanks Robert! You’d have been an interesting hybrid to interview 😁
Hi, where do you think this was shot? It might be Cornwall, so peaceful...
@@malibustacey3870 I think they said Saltdean, which is near Brighton.
Wow my name is Robert and I'm also from Italy but Born in England
both fish and chip vs spaggethi pizza
"Southern Italians don't spend time in their homes"
Me as southern italian: *sitting all day on the sofa watching youtube*
@Salvo stavo pensando la stessa cosa, idem, me del sud ma che ama stare in casa più che fuori. XD
Verissimo
@@qw- Al centro siamo una via di mezzo più verso il nord diciamo
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LOL !! 🤣
I am Italian and I totally love Brits and their culture! ❤️ P.S.: those two kids are so polite and well behaved! Kudos to their parents :))
They were a brilliant addition, I agree!
poveretto
As a Christian I love everyone.
yay, same here
@@numap4701 Dio Cane
Italians are great! I love their culture so much that I studied Italian at university and I now teach the language to Brits. We can learn a lot from them, perhaps especially in the areas of good hospitality, presentation skills (dressing well) and eating well.
Grazie❤❤❤
It is not true. British hate italians.
@@MrAndreanettuno And where do you get that idea from?
@@MrAndreanettuno
I agree the British does hate us Sicilians and Italians but they sure like appropriating our foods and so forth.
Thank you British sister 🇬🇧🇮🇹
I think Italians are fascinating, beautiful people. I love the Italian language as well, it’s truly melodic and wonderful to listen to. Love you Italy ❤️🇮🇹❤️ from Scotland 🏴
When I first moved over to England nearly 9 years ago, people were asking me where I was from, as soon as I said Italy, they all went "oh that's lovely! I love Italy and Italians" so I felt super welcomed :) I love living in England, great place to be, loving the open-ness to different countries culture and how foreigns can actually socialise within the local community, something Italy should take as a good example and work on...
I think the majority of Brits have a soft spot for Italy and the Italians. We can learn a lot from Italian culture too, I feel.
I was born in Southern Italy like our father and Franco but our sisters and elder brother and fathers wife was born in England and we have the best of both cultures.
Greetings from Surrey ☺
I'm American and I love you both. 😍
🇺🇲❤🇬🇧❤🇮🇹👋👍👌
I am Italian but I know very well English mentality, and their way of living, as I lived overseas for many years, mainly in English speaking countries. Also I lived in London for 5 yrs. Well I must say that my Best friend for a life time was an English guy. In the beginning he was very distant and not very friendly but, after 1/2 years, we became so close that for me he was like part of the family, as much as I was part of his. He passed away in a tragic circumstance but trust me when I say that when my father died, I didn't cry as much as I did for my beloved Friend's sudden death.
I love England I would give up my right arm to retire up there in Dorset.
UK always in my mind.
Love The Brits.
Carus :-)
RiP to your friend and love from england 🏴
Thank you Brother....God bless you.
C.A.😊😊😊
My husband is Italian and we live in north Italy. That's true about the older generation, they care about what they wear and walking everywhere is never an option it's a must! Nice content Easy English, at first i was worried what is the content all about honesty 😂😂
@Joy ma che minchia dici?
@Joy che poveraccio. Lasciando correre le tue malattie psichiatriche non trattare male chi viene qui e contribuisce al nostro benessere. Non sono mica tutti hooligans.
@Joy what? Why?
@Joy Generalizzare è sempre sbagliato. Conosco molti inglesi che sono bravissime persone.
@Joy you are lier
As an Italian and a human being I must say that these two teenagers have been a blessing to my ears and to this video as well. Such intelligent teenagers who are easily able to perceive the world objectively. Especially the boy was incredible! Mille grazie 🙏🏻
I wish I could meet them again and tell them how much love they’ve got in these comments about their maturity
@@EasyEnglishVideos I hope they‘ll see it 🙏🏻❤️
Se solo certi italiani fossero come quei due ragazzi
I think the boy looks younger than 13. All the more positive, how diplomatic they are.
Bosnian citizen here from Sarajevo. Although I started learning Italian in the 80's because of Gaetano Scirea and Juve, I only really started speaking it when I moved to - London! :D honestly, 90% of my friends in London were Italians. Also, if all nations were like Italians, the world would be at peace. Amore. Forza Juve, forza Italia!
Italian constitution is against wars. The only wars we have been involved post WW2 and after the constitution was written, we were dragged by the Usa. Or by Nato for defence. Stop wars.
As Italians we will never be able to forget your sacrifice to free our country from the fascist dictatorship. Honor, respect and memory for the British soldiers who fell in Italy for the freedom of our people.
That was the Americans my friend.
@@petervarone8462 Obvious. American, british, canadian, and all the others. Thank you all
@@albotheceoofyeet3565 speak English
@@petervarone8462 nvm not important
Invito a leggere le inchieste di Giovanni Fasanella per capire davvero il 'contributo' del Regno Unito verso l'Italia.
The brits are fantastic people, they have great sense of humor and a rich history of explorers and scientists. Gonna watch the video on the Easy Italian channel and I really hope my compatriots will be just as generous and polite.
I love the respect that Italians and British people have for each other. (I use football topics to teach English on my channel. Love football? Please take a look.)
The rich history of science in England definitely inspired me at least in part to study physics (the contributions of Italy to science are also famously very rich!)
I'm Italian but have a deep respect for England. Love the literature, arts, science, music, cities. The people there are so polite and kind to others and welcoming. Always a Thank You and cheers from the people. Very happy and loving people. I love how nice their gardens are. Their cities are cleaner than in Italy and better managed.
Really, cleaner, better managed? Watch the videos of Brits exposing the real Britain and especially the seaside cities of the UK, then tell me they're better in either regard. Naples, Italy's worst is better than most of them or equal.
As an Italian, I can't stress how wrong people are when they think that every Italian dresses up perfectly. We don't lol.
Try going anywhere in the London suburbs and you'll change your mind about what well dressed is lol
And let's not forget the fact that they said that the kids are nicer.
As an American who has been to Italy, the average Italian would be one of the best dressed people in any room over here.
@@brainyskeletonofdoom7824
There is a great tradition of english tailoring in London
@@michaelanthony4750
I think it depends on each person's lifestyle,mentality,income,class,the place where someone works,his or hers social circle,activities. But i agree that on average italians dress well(specially in the north)despite that, in my opinion,the best dressed man in the country is from Naples,the menswear ambassador Danilo Carnevale.
I am English. My beautiful, lovely wife Mária, is Italian. I love Italy, especially her food. The Roman empire, we teach our children. And we always visit Rome. We live in Devon, UK right now 🏴 🇮🇹
I find the more south you travel in Italy the more fun Italians are. I love how they joke and take the mickey out of one another (ribbing one another). Always laughing, smiling and having fun.
Italians are so friendly and adorable.
As an Italian, born in Brighton with all my british family living in Saltdean, this video makes me smile in such a big way
Greetings 🖖
Can confirm, we adore Italians, we love learning about the culture, we love the food, we love their effortless style, we love how expressive they are. They're everything that we aspire to as Brits but are too repressed to embrace. I'm so in love with Italian people that I started learning the language a few months ago so I can make some italian friends.
Hello thyop
You know, sometimes Italians aren't even shy in embracing the fact that they don't want to work, but that they want to be paid every month. And they also embrace that someone else will have to provide for them.
This can make you all smiles and cheers.
This also is Italian Style
@@fabioasterix750 That "not wanting to work" seems to be a feature of the people living in the hotter climes, and who can blame them really. But they still need a bit of money to enjoy the good food and drink... again totally understandable.
@@3rdEyeWide well
It's not that southern Italy is much hotter then Spain, south east Europe(well, there's Greece there) or Turkey for instance. But in our south they really don't feel like, not even in winter
@corsaro nero Do I? My statement was based on CLIMATE, not race. Perhaps I was incorrect, but in no way did I imply behaviours or mental attitudes were attributable to biological race.
@corsaro nero One might say it's racist -at least highly obnoxious and rude - to expect me to respond to a language I don't speak. Are we all perfect beings? Is your knowledge absolute? Do you have no blindspots? Well, if you don't I guess I should be greatful for having the chance at conversing with a god, hmm?
"Italians can cook and they are very well dressed".
So I'm not a real Italian. 😅
Same fra ahaha
🇮🇹❤️🏴we love english too!!there are very nice english people as well!we should not fight over football but embrace each others culture!!I'm glad you have a good opinion of us and thanks everyone for the lovely words 😁🙏🇮🇹
I LOVE ITALY!!! I know it can be crazily caotic in its government but...the people, art, beauty, style, joy, ...a blessed and very well loved country! Viva L'Italia! Being dominican, I think italians are the closest to dominican people I will ever get! Passion for life is what we both have!!!
Yea speaking as an Italian we pretty similar even tho I think that there some other Latino countries that are closer to Dominican culture and lifestyle than Italy
I don't think Dominican Republic and Italy have anything in common. Punta Cana and Santo Domingo are different.
@@tlacorp.3813 Nah trust me it's similar, I got a friend from Dominica and he literally acts like every Italian I know(I'm Italian born and raised in Italy myself)
@@damianoabbina9967 I am married to an Italian and know his family. I think Italians are unique and uptight ... Dominicans are more free spirited.
Nobody mentioned Italy being chaotic in this video. Did I miss something?
I love Italy 🇮🇹 Had the pleasure of driving all over there beautiful country. And holidaying in sorrento .
What was driving in napoli like?
@@Sebpz8342 I've never driven in centre of napels.mainly on outside to industrial areas. Also the port. But would advise you not drive in Rush hour. But that can be said about any cities. The Italians love the sound of the car horn.as 🇮🇹 is very busy with tourist's as its such a beautiful place .I travelled all around italy as a european courier. Time critical deliveries. And the rest of Eastern and western European countries.
@@artfuldodger8732 I'm half Italian and my family are originally from napoli. I was just curious to hear your view on it cos its pretty manic haha I've never had the opportunity to but I'd love to give it a go. Preferably with someone else's car haha
@@nadiarossetti9004 yes i am English.
Driving here is the opposite of a pleasure
I'm part English and part Italian my Italian ancestory came from the mountains around Lake como like both cultures I grew up with more Japanese English traditions since my mum is Japanese and I grew up in England
Real Criteria , they are elegant, and are obsesed for their food that i also enjoy since i found my italian partner, and if i got tired of it , that will be a new plate to bring me back to acept their food is amazing! Apart of that, even whatever they will say will sound kind or respectful sometime that make me feel english is much fast and proactive but less kind than italian. Over all they are very friendly and caring even of kids or people they dont know.
Hi..your boyfriend is very lucky to have a girl SENSIBLE like you. You appreciate not only the food but whatever says sound kind or respectfull...LUCKY MAN.
My impression of Italians.
Passionate.
Stylish.
And give no fucks.
I like them.
As Italian I love British culture, country and people. Brits are so polite and I love the british accent.
Thanks but we prefer to be English, Welsh and Scottish. Brits is open to everyone nowadays:(
I'm an Italian who's been living in the UK for nearly three years now and I find it extremely interesting to see how people view us as 'Italians', I genuinely wouldn't have thought that there is so much respect for our culture and behaviours.
Great video.
Just got back
From
England and Italy
Both great cultures and both peoples were so
Friendly and helpful
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Nice experience
I will return to visit
Wow, I'm Italian and I'm surprised to hear such beautiful words from British people. I've always felt like our cultures and attitude were extremely different, like British being calm, sophisticated and composed people, Italians being completely opposite like genuine and loud. That's why I really didn't expect such good reactions! By the way I love Britain and British culture, I really hope to go visit England one day ❤️
Good luck on your hopeful adventures 🇮🇹🇬🇧
@@EasyEnglishVideos Thank you 🙏
Love it. I've lived in the UK for a few years now, and I have to say, most of the british people i've been in touch with have always been so nice, and friendly.
All British people in this video are so polite! I have lived in the UK and this brings back memories of their good manners.
Some lovely comments. I'm very proud to be half English and half Italian 😊
good combination
The two kids were really smart! Amazing! Hugs from Italy 🇮🇹
Nice video!
I'm obviously Italian but I live and work in the UK. My daughter was born here. My heart belongs to both cultures.
Thanks Pietro! What a great hybrid you are!
I'm Italian and I love the British. The pubs are cozy and safe. The music and I fish and chips
I'm Italian and I have to admit the British comments were so much nicer and accurate than those of the Italian ones. On top of this, the two children are extremely well educated, congrats to their parents
I've been to Italy quite a few times and love it. I have known many Italian people who have lived in the UK and have stayed friends with many of them. I think our two countries compliment each other well. I have always enjoyed travelling to other countries and meeting folks and I must say that I have been made to feel welcome. I hope that they feel welcome when visiting my country. I have a particular affection for Italy though, the history and art are fantastic but the chaotic Italian roads are pretty scary.
I find that the major similarity of British and Italian is the dry humour and the ability laugh at themselves in dire moments. May be many do not agree, but this is what I found in knowing them. They remind me much of the Tuscans in some ways. My first wife was English, we lived 20 years together, I was the one to leave not her. It was hard at the beginning but then we started to understand our different way of thinking and find commonality. It was great, I have never forgotten.
On a side we have a silly football game separating 2 beautiful countries, on the other side we have this video reuniting them for good.
Today i found out that i'm the most non italian italian.
Great, mission accomplished!
Very nice episode! I am italian and I thank you for that..I will also watch the italian version of this episode.
I found all the answers nice and sincere but I like to mention the two little guys, I think they were very mature for their age, especially when they spoke about football and about italians opinion about brits :)
Thanks Fabio! I hope you enjoy Easy Italians counter--episode. I also loved to maturity of them, wasn't expecting such a diplomatic answer.
@@EasyEnglishVideos Yes, I enjoyed the counter--episode! I also follow different Easy languages and I love this format 👍🏻
Beautiful episode! 😁 I have been in the UK so many years ago and I wish I could come back again one day! I spent so many beautiful moments over there! I love brits people and it gives me a lot of proud as an Italian listen so beautiful things from them! Love you all! ❤️
Some of the best customers I ever had in Sicily where Brits. I'm missing them very much sincerely. I hope We will all have less restrictions for traveling in the future. 🙏
Really nice video! I'm italian (or, better, half italian and half french) but I love british culture, british history, british music and british football (yes, even if we have won the Euro). And, mostly, I love Saltdean and all Brighton & Hove district where I have been for three years of my life. :)
being half Italian half Irish, and having lived in the UK for the best half part of my life, i hate everything about stereotyping and that goes on and from both sides
A cultural difference. Banter is such a big thing in Britain, and yet not fully understood by some 🇮🇹. In my opinion of keen observer who lived in England, banter is a way of accepting people into a social group, whether it be friends or peers at work. Normally the 🇬🇧 are from polite to over polite to strangers, but when the banter begins, usually when you get a nickname, be sure you moved from simple acquaintance to friend. The reason must be due to the self-deprecating humour (banting back is fine and well accepted), as well as a way to check your personality by your reaction. Btw, my nickname at work was Mr. RP. Why? Because, in order to be more accepted and totally adapted in a new enviroment, I used to stick to the received pronunciation I had forced myself to learn and practice for months on end as a student before getting the job, with awkward results.
A foreigner who speaks unnaturally posh, in connected speech, and uses subjunctive forms when not strictly necessary😂. Eventually I got what I expected. Like, "Mr. RP, get some work done today, will you? No Italian two-hour lunch break, d'ya understand me, mate?"😂🇬🇧👏
Hahaha a brilliantly written definition and a funny example… thank you! It seems counterintuitive, but a Brit acquaintance making fun of you is usually a good sign, that you’re making friends with them and that they feel comfortable with you. I feel it also helps to keep you grounded; you’ll notice a lot of big British celebs are usually quite down to earth as their mates would never let them get too big for their boots I imagine 😆
Very interesting. I don't think there is a rule in Italy except perhaps for the Romans (=people from Rome). I come from Venice and I noticed Romans almost ALWAYS give a nickname when they barely know the person, usually on the ground of what one looks like or what s/he does within the first 24 hours of acquaintance that catches their imagination. As a high-school student I went to summer holiday with some Roman students and they came up with :
. "the legionary soldier" : a guy of the group who wore a hat with white extensions
. "Grisoo the dragon" : a guy of the group who had a very long-shaped face
. "Duracell" : a girl of the group who had danced the whole night
. ... I'm sure I'll remember another couple or so
If you read Zero Calcare, a very famous cartoonist, you'll see his friends usually have nicknames such as "il cinghiale" (the wild boar) or "Secco" (Dry).
@@floatingsara I m from Rome and i Can confirm that we use a mechanism very similiar to the English banter (even if i don't fully understand it). We tend to joke around pretty everything and everyone, as soon as we get comfortable!
who cares. they lose.... they cry.
it is coming Rome.
That's very true that they don't understand our banter, I have been to Italy quite a few times and have been mistaken for being Italian quite a few times and one asked me why do you look Italian and I jokingly said it might be from when the Romans took us over and an English guy overheard me say it and laughed and the Italian guy looked quite embarrassed and didn't know what to say.
I felt sorry for him and changed the subject quick and said how much I love Italy and visit every year.
I'm a Italian- and I am in UK school and they are nice to me! 🇬🇧 ❤ 🇮🇹
2:57 LOL, always sunny outside: the record of the hugest snowfall in a town is in Southern Italy....
That was really nice to watch. I was born in England of Italian parents, we spoke Italian at home, all my English friends were welcome & my parents always insisted they stayed for a bite to eat.
I’m from Torino West Side and I go very often to Ventimiglia
the kid sipping coke must be an actor, no way a pre-teen says "i think they deserved to win actually"
Our cultural background is somewhat a double-edged sword. It works that way for any kind of foreigner abroad. I actually live in Germany, I come from Northern Italy and I can relate to some things stated in the video, on many others I think it's just a matter of luck. North, South, cooking skills and so on it's not always true. British people don't get angry, but as example I can compare the Scottish people and their well-known temperament. Well I backpacked there in the past and I had the best fun of my life and met the kindliest people I can remember after many travels. On the other hand many people think Italians are stylish, well-behaved and so on and as Italian I can state that's not true, or if they do they just want to show you a side of the coin. Moreover as someone posted bunch of those examples lead sometimes to get scammed.
Again being Italian is positive and negative, but I agree on the fact that without our political/work-problems I'd gladly move back for living-working there, now I just visit my family and I prefer being a tourist of my own homecountry(sadly).
And please don't limit the definition of Italy to Rome,Milan and Como. They're the worst example, especially Rome being a tourist-trap. Better spend a more pleasant time in small locations, in the suburbs, that's what I'd suggest as Italian to people visiting our country.
PS: I think the man at 2:00 got a special invitation, because he was probably trying to flirt with him, actually quite obvious lol
Italian is the most beautiful language.
I am Brazilian and descendant of Portuguese and Italians. In southern Brazil and São Paulo city there are many Italians descendants. I live in Curitiba city, there is a neighbor town calls Colombo founded by Italians descendants in 1890 and the name is in honor for Christopher Columbus. Ah, in Curitiba city also has a neighborhood calls Santa Felicidade founded by Italians descendants, in this neighborhood there are great italians restaurants and most famous is Madalosso restaurant.
Ah wow! And do your opinions differ from the Brits you watched? Also, I imagine Easy Italian would be interested to go to this place to make interviews!
@@EasyEnglishVideos In my opinion, Italians look like with southern Brazilians (who born in Paraná state, Santa Catarina state and Rio Grande do Sul state), maybe because there are many italians descendents here. Ah, in São Paulo city there is a footbal team calls Palmeiras also founded by Italians descendants. If Easy Italian want to go to these places, they are welcome.
Growing up in Italy and spending a decade in England I can say that:
Italians know how to cook since an early age but the English have much more knowledge of international food.
Italians drink after food, English before.
Italians have fashion and expensive clothes but English street tyle keep inspiring them.
English people are very classist, Italians way more.
English people make up their accents to sound posher, Italians tend to use Latin.
Comparing to Italy, English education system sucks, unless you go to private schools.
England is almost bureaucracy free comparing to Italy.
Italians are usually very active but cannot compete with some mix race the UK has generated.
Brits tend to leave home quite early and share flats, Italians stay with their families until they get married.
Brits spend 1h to spread fake tan, Italians tend to sun tun for two weeks before going to the beach for the first time
Brits ask to repeat politely, Italians just repeat loudly.
English coffee equals to a mug, Italian coffee equals to a sip.
Some Italian pretend queue don't exist.
Some Britons pretend there is noo need for ironing.
Some Italians go as far as to use Versace tiles in their bathrooms.
Some abrits go as far as to use carpets in their bathrooms.
Both countries have love celebrities with strong foreign accent respectively.
Tattoo culture was very common across the UK since the early 90s, now is the same in Italy
Italians have more taboos when it comes to sex but they also feel more judged
Since Reggaeton music started, people in Italy tend to study more Spanish
Is very common for the Brits to speak only 1 language.
Italians tend to go for holidays in the same places over and over.
Gp Doctors in the UK tend to prescribe the same pills for different reasons .
GP in Italy usually know your parents and grandparents and tend to prescribe pasta with no sauce.
The Citizen Advise Bureau in the UK is not even a concept in Italy .
Am I missing something ?
Fratè ma che cibo internazionale e internazionale quando sei nella patria del miglior cibo del mondo.
Liked it.
English education system is rated 13th place in the world and the educations system in Italy is rated 28th...
@@spilltheteaspillthetea Don't forget the top unis too.
@@spilltheteaspillthetea Education in England is a lot better than Italy. Italian system is really underfunded and in England the level schools are better managed and funded plus the learning standards are high.
Big hi from an Italian living in the UK! Lovely to hear so many nice people, we love British culture too (especially the brilliant literature and comedy/sense of humour!).
Thank you!
Hello, I'm from south Italy and I have forniture in my house!
What an amazing video, plenty of well-educated and nice people. As for the children, I beg to disagree with what has been said: Italian children play up and fall out most of the time. If you've ever been to an Italian restaurant you know what I mean. I wish I knew some sober and smart kids like the ones in this vid.
Thanks Max… glad you enjoyed it
British food so delicious
Italian food so delicious
Wilhelm Mühs said: "Italians complain too much, so they are fine". I see some comments from my Italian compatriots and I must agree with Mr. Mühs. Problems exist in all nations and ours are often highlighted by the foreign media. Do you live better if you are rich? Really??? Wow...
Can we, please, eliminate the stereotypes that have tormented us since the XIX century? Thanks.
I'm so tired of them.
well, i’m italian an i haven’t met some brit people (still 18yo, lot of time for that) but from ur video i would say that a characteristic of brit people is that u are really theatrical in ur speech, u put a lot of tone in words, don’t know if u understand what i’m saying ahahah
hi, im italian. lovely
Meanwhile in italy: utter chaos ensuing
Me, an italian:"ma che cazz-?!"
I'm italian and i LOVE english people!!!! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
7:47 - Plot twist: It's actually Italy that is in Venice. 😁
😂😂
Italy is our favorite country to visit for a reason. However, we are Americans not British. Italy is a favorite place to visit for many in the world for various reasons.
I'm impressed by how many well mannered people you packed together, thanks for kind words 🇮🇹🤗👍
Its so goddamn frustrating when foreigners call Roma Rome
Why? That’s what it’s called in English
@@ps5user155 if London is London i cannot call it Londra.If your name is Michael i cannot call you Mihai.Names are names and they are spelled and read in the language of origin.
Insopportabili
U found amazing person, kind and polite😍... Thx from Italy
Thanks Luke!
the third guy should be an actor no cap
Me an Italian, oh we really are good people? dayum noice
The two ladies at 4:19 , very funny . Best interview ever.
They were one of our favourite interviewees too 😊
some of the people being interviewed here are so well-spoken! didn't expect that from a beach interview
I remember that Italians were very expressive.
I was in the airplane where most of the passengers were Italians, and when we landed, people were giving a round of applause. That was very new to me.
I do miss the cafe latte and the espresso that I had in Italy.
@@bluesisyphe I see. Applauding on landing itself was also unusual for me, since I do take airplanes a lot for longer distances and I had not seen people doing that elsewhere.
That particular flight was from Milan to Madrid.
Are you korean ?? 😆 i am a italian girl who lives in Seul👋
@@roxyglow9670 Ciao. Si. Sono coreano che abita negli Stati Uniti. 서울에 사시는군요~
Today applause is a live meme, specially for young people 🤣
Ahahah Italians are masters in drama!
I really liked this video! All the answers were really kind! Thanks for sharing it with us 🥰
The second one is 100% accurate!
i'm an italian. and from the 3rd man's description, I CAN SAY THAT IS DAMN ACCURATE LOL
My family and I are all Soutern Italians...we love all of y0u! The most handsome blond men come from England,Ireland and Scottland!
Haha. Thanks mate
I'm an Italian who lived in Liverpool for a couple of years. My favourite foods were garlic bread and jacket potatoes: so good >< My favourite memory though was queuing up to buy Harry Potter books. A thing that shocked me though was my house having stairs covered by carpet (I fell so many times due to that XD) and also the bathroom with carpet.
I’m a Brit and I love the Italians, I’m loud, passionate and speak with my hands so my friends say I was Italian in a past life lol
I truly love how passionate Italians are and obviously love the food.
"The children are politer and nicer"
Italian children: blasphemies every 2 words
God i love foreigners, they depict us as nice and kind people... if only we were still that kind of people... i mean, all of us, che cacchio è successo alla nostra cultura?
Really you should be asking the Italians, what they think of the "Scottish" "English" "Welsh" and the "Irish". They might be all part of Britain but the people are very different. This is also coming from an Italian Scot. When I am in Italy, my countrymen have different reactions to English, Scottish, and Irish people. When you say British to an Italian person they only think English.
I'm surprised. Nice video. I'm from Sicily.
I loved listening to this video and can only reiterate what my previous commentators have just said, all of the people were very educated. I live in UK almost 7 years and I love the country and there people. More of this videos...
Thanks Gianluca! We’re lucky to be in a place with such modest and interesting people… the next video will be of interest to you I hope 🤞🏻
Loved this interview. These people are so nice 😊 (I’m 🇮🇹)
Ps the second man story got me so into it ! That sounded like it come from a movie/novel
Thanks! We’re glad you enjoyed it! He was a great interviewee
2:55 spot on 😂
I feel so much love. Grazie!
I am italian and I have to be honest-
I didn’t expect this 😔🖐🏻💕 you let me cry now, how come I didn’t know about this 💕😭 this ppl are just so pure, imma take them with me >:)
Loved the kids !!!
azzo sono i britz? i nuovi biscotti della mulino bianco?
I'd like to hear what do Australians think of Italians....
They like italians
the actor jhon cleese ones said that the australian they got chip on the shoulder on both side I have to agree
I enjoyed this a lot, I lived in the UK 🇬🇧 ( London ) and it changed my life, I will always be grateful to that city, I have English friends and i really like them, always have, they re open minded and they know how to have fun in life, they invented football too so thumbs up 👍
Brits people are honestly amazing. I remember when I was a child that some british tourists who was friends with my parents and grandparents (my family owns two agriturisms) and I think I never met more generous people they sometimes gifted me with some books and toys when they came visit us, I feel sorry that I couldn't speak well english when I was little
I need to back home -Italy- already planning to relocate back to the UK, but I'm gonna try to find something down south, just listening to those people took so much edge off. Absolutely well-articulated, charming, respectful... this vid made me dream.
I am Italian but I have lived and worked in the UK for years. My opinion may sound strange to some of you, but I truly believe that English and Italians have more in common then they believe.