Dress appropriately when you enter a Church or a Public Office
Mute your phone while visiting a religious monument or place.
Respect other's Religious Holidays and Traditions
Old people are very religious, show respect
Even if Italy is a secular state there is a Christian mindset that needs to be kept in view,
Don'ts
Don't speak too loud at religious places or monuments.
Don'ts take pictures in Churches unless is specifically allowed (never use the flashlight)
Don't use a critical language
Don'ts ask people about their religion
Don't make comments about Christianity or the Pope
Don't discuss religion
CultureDo's
Show respect to women
Stay well-dressed
Maintenance of personal hygiene
Learn some basic Italian language for conversation.
Tips at restaurants and other tourist places are appreciated are appreciated
Don'ts
Don't stare at others
Don't litter.
Don't exhibit machoistic behavior
Don't criticize the Italian and European way of life.
Don't expect people to know English
Don't eat/picnic around monuments, cathedral steps, and fountains
Don't assume pedestrians have the right-of-way everywhere
Smoking inside restaurants/closed areas prohibited
Don't spit at public places
Don't chew tobacco and beetle leaves publicly
TouristsDo's
Do greet strangers like taxi drivers, waiters, etc. with a smile or a "Buongiorno." Italians are very friendly and welcoming people.
Do compliment Italy's History and Heritage.
Watch your belongings especially passports at tourist sites.
Bring Covid Vaccination proof before arrival
Always carry some cash as some stores may not accept card payments
Beware of pick-pockets and trick thieves who throng public places.
Don'ts
Don't fall into tourist traps around restaurants near major tourist sites as they charge too much and offer sub-standard food.
Don't forget to validate your tickets if you use public transport like trains and buses.
Don't expect Italian food to taste like the one sold by American Franchises.
Avoid unsafe areas in city close to central train station in late hours.
DiasporaDo's
Follow Covid rules/Health protocols of the local authorities
Show respect to women and provide equal opportunities of education and career to the girls.
Co-operate with law enforcement agencies
Do Invest in the education, health and well-bring of your children.
Do remit your savings to Pakistan through legal channels.
Invest in acquiring marketable skills.
Regular medical check-up can maintain good health
Dental hygiene is essential
Italians are dress conscious people, good clothing is seen as attribute of good personality
Get to know more about Italy's history, culture and art.
Don'ts
Don't try to say "Ciao" (Hello) when first meeting someone instead says "Buon Giorno" (good morning) or "Bouna Sera" (good afternoon/evening)
Don't forget to look both ways when crossing the street
Don't host any strangers in your house.
Don't transfer money through illegal means 'Hundi' 'Hawala'
Strictly avoid forced marriages which is not permissible in Islam or as per local laws.
Don't give corporal punishment to your children which is illegal
Avoid intra-ethnic conflicts
StudentsDo's
Learn the basics of the language before travel
Pick the program which is suitable both financially and academically
Send/receive money through legal channels
Do promote a positive image and culture of Pakistan in your academic institutes
Seek guidance from the administration of academic institutes instead of senior passed out students
Do participate in events of the national importance to the host government
Don'ts
Don't forger to bring your documents
Identify card
Passport
Birth certificate
Proof of enrolment in your institute
Proof of language ability (Spanish/English)
Proof of other entrance international exams etc.
Previous degrees
Reservation of your accommodation
Don't miss the opportunities of international students' scholarships
Don't forge your documents especially tenancy agreement(s)
Don't overwork. The students must not work over the limit of hours required by law. This is set to 1,040 hours per year or work part-time (20 hours per week) for 12 months.
Do not violate the campus and other rules of the academic institute