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どの国の人も大抵そうかもしれないけど、イタリア人の場合ギャップが特に大きい気がする 世界的に『イタリア人のステレオタイプ性質』明るい、フレンドリー、サッカー好き、みたいなのが信じられすぎていてイタリア人もそんなキャラを演じてる気がする
Dialogue in this work
Page 1
- Vivace!
- Even if you just say 'Italians,' there's quite a difference in looks between people from the South and the North.
- Southerners tend to have dark hair and eyes, and slightly darker skin.
- Northerners have lighter hair and eye colors, and are generally taller than Southerners.
- Generally, their temperament is calm, but they express their emotions—joy, anger, sadness, and pleasure—very clearly.
- Their expressions can be a bit exaggerated, and they often use hand and body gestures when they talk.
Page 2
- Hand gestures, in particular, are a characteristic trait of Italians.
- The one on the right means something like, "What are you talking about?" or "I don't get it."
- Shake it back and forth.
- Palm facing inward, like this.
- The one on the left is a gesture men often use when they're very angry, while saying things like, "Don't mess with me!!"
- Apparently, these gestures can sometimes give away that you're Italian when you're abroad.
Page 3
- Generally, Italians are very friendly. They'll smile and talk to you even if you've just met, and they're kind and considerate, taking care not to offend others.
- But... that doesn't mean they'll become friends with just anyone. To them, a 'friend' is someone special, and they don't open their hearts so easily.
Page 4
- I think of the Italian heart as having a two-layered structure. The outer door is always open for anyone to enter.
- But there's another room deeper inside, and that one is kept strictly locked.
Page 5
- Even someone who is usually smiling and cheerful...
- ...might be lonely or sad when they're alone.
- Or perhaps they might even be mean. But you'd never know that without being allowed inside.
Page 6
- If you become good friends with an Italian and they let you into their inner room, you might meet a completely different person than the one you thought you knew.
- So, it might be a good idea to be a little prepared before you go in.
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