Italians (English-Chinese Contrast)

Author: (English) Solly (Solly, M.) written by, translated by Zhang Yuhong
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Publication Date: 2001-02-01
Features: The stereotypical image of Italians in people's minds is that of noisy, passionate, and cunning Mediterranean people, whose talents and creativity are unfortunately hampered by qualities such as laziness and unreliability. They are aware that they are privileged to live in Italy, but they strive to suppress any resentment or complex of being Europe's Cinderella. Italians are very particular about how others dress, especially those perceived as poorly dressed by the public. During World War II, British prisoners of war who successfully escaped from camps and operated in Italy faced more problems than in other European countries. Their uniforms and clothing, often improvised from blankets and towels, could usually deceive the Germans but rarely the Italians. The stereotypical image of Italians in people's minds is that of noisy, passionate, and cunning Mediterranean people, whose talents and creativity are unfortunately hampered by qualities such as laziness and unreliability. They are aware that they are privileged to live in Italy, but they strive to suppress any resentment or complex of being Europe's Cinderella. Italians are very particular about how others dress, especially those perceived as poorly dressed by the public. During World War II, British prisoners of war who successfully escaped from camps and operated in Italy faced more problems than in other European countries. Their uniforms and clothing, often improvised from blankets and towels, could usually deceive the Germans but rarely the Italians.