Just got done with finals.
I am parting with Florence today for Paris. Some parting thoughts on what not to do in Italy:
WHAT NOT TO DO:
1. do NOT ask for a to-go box at dinner. I did that the second night that I was here and got yelled at by the waitress...No, I'm not exaggerating, she yelled "NON!", gave me a dirty look, and walked away.
2. do NOT ask train station attendant long questions, go to the tourist or information office for information. Me and my roomates (3 other girls) were trying to figure out how the train system works while buying our tickets to Rome. The train attendant got so annoyed that he yelled out loudly "JUST GET ON THE TRAIN! JUST GET ON THE TRAIN!", while the people in line got annoyed at us too and threw their hands up yelling at us in Italian... that was nice.
3. do NOT go in to stores during Siesta. An old lady lowered the heavy metal gate onto my head when I tried to walk into her her store. The gate full on hit me and while I was standing there stunned and in pain she shouted "CHIUSO" and started to lower the gate on me again. I ran.
4. ALWAYS count your change. I got short changed twice. Once at the grocery store the cashier short changed me 20 euros, and once at the Roma train station where the baggage claim attendant shortchanged me 10 euros. I actually caught it the second time and stood there waiting to tell him about it, giving him the benefit of the doubt (maybe he just miscalculated). He looked at me and told me to wait, and says, "ok, ok, I know, 10 Euros". Bastard.
I found myself really missing America the last week or so. Actually, we all do. I miss customer service, I miss Rubios, and I miss people smiling at you to say hello when walking down the street. Did I mention that I REALLY want a burrito?
I am parting with Florence today for Paris. Some parting thoughts on what not to do in Italy:
WHAT NOT TO DO:
1. do NOT ask for a to-go box at dinner. I did that the second night that I was here and got yelled at by the waitress...No, I'm not exaggerating, she yelled "NON!", gave me a dirty look, and walked away.
2. do NOT ask train station attendant long questions, go to the tourist or information office for information. Me and my roomates (3 other girls) were trying to figure out how the train system works while buying our tickets to Rome. The train attendant got so annoyed that he yelled out loudly "JUST GET ON THE TRAIN! JUST GET ON THE TRAIN!", while the people in line got annoyed at us too and threw their hands up yelling at us in Italian... that was nice.
3. do NOT go in to stores during Siesta. An old lady lowered the heavy metal gate onto my head when I tried to walk into her her store. The gate full on hit me and while I was standing there stunned and in pain she shouted "CHIUSO" and started to lower the gate on me again. I ran.
4. ALWAYS count your change. I got short changed twice. Once at the grocery store the cashier short changed me 20 euros, and once at the Roma train station where the baggage claim attendant shortchanged me 10 euros. I actually caught it the second time and stood there waiting to tell him about it, giving him the benefit of the doubt (maybe he just miscalculated). He looked at me and told me to wait, and says, "ok, ok, I know, 10 Euros". Bastard.
I found myself really missing America the last week or so. Actually, we all do. I miss customer service, I miss Rubios, and I miss people smiling at you to say hello when walking down the street. Did I mention that I REALLY want a burrito?
posted by J @ 7:21 AM
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