Dating: The act of getting to know a person with a future possibility of a relationship. Dating is already a difficult act on its own, with trying to find the right person, deciding what activities to do together, or even just sparking conversations. Throw an Italian female into this equation and you've been placed in a whole different ball park. Us Italian women are a very interesting breed with many qualities about us. We're tough, to-the-point, and brutally honest. We are also among the most loving, caring people in the world. When deciding to date an Italian girl, you need to be aware of our many mannerisms, customs and extroverted behaviors. Here's what you need to know:
1. We are extremely hot-blooded.
As Italian women, we were brought up in a way that taught us to be extremely loyal and hospitable. It's second nature to take care of those who we care for the most. If our loyalty and concern for others is ever to be taken for granted, we will fly off the handle. You've basically thrown yourself to the sharks.
2. Family is our #1 priority.
Italian families are massive, so be prepared to meet lots of aunts, uncles and cousins. There will be a lot of aggressive handshaking, back patting, and amusing questions (that will actually scare you deep down). Blood is thicker than water, so you'll need to match our family values.
3. Our appetites are probably bigger than yours.
Food is our second priority. Raised on a heavy diet of soppressata, macaroni, gravy and meatballs, we probably have a larger appetite than you do.
4. We are obnoxiously loud when we speak, and we use our hands the entire conversation.
You may want to consider staying a safe distance away from us while we speak, because we feel as though we can't get our points across without screaming our words or swinging our hands around.
5. Prepare to drink a lot of homemade wine.It's highly likely that almost every one of our uncles has a wine cellar in his house. The chances of you getting intoxicated at our family gatherings is as likely as water being in the ocean.
6. You'll never feel more at home.
No matter how crazy an Italian girl or her family may seem, you will never meet another group of people who accept and love you that much. Once you break through our tough exterior, you'll only come to find an affectionate girl devoted to making you and everyone around her happy. Not only can we hold our own, but we can be the most interesting, unpredictable people you'll meet. It's up to you to keep up!
