In a Country of gestures, rituals, and contradictions, where charm masks hierarchy and intimacy coexists with ambiguity, understanding how Italians live and work demands cultural fluency.

This book is a dive into the psychology, sociology, and codes of Italian life.

From meetings that begin with espresso to friendships built over subtle negotiation, from the family’s pull to the unwritten rules of gender, Italy offers a world where connection matters more than clarity, and style carries the weight of substance.

Warm but reserved, flexible yet bureaucratic, welcoming but selective, Italians are not a paradox but a culture of meaning between the lines.

This is your trusted compass to read them, to work and live with them intelligently, with empathy, and just the right touch of sprezzatura.

You can read here an Abstract of the Book.

The book is available in print format only and can be purchased on Amazon.

You can reach me here: paolo@paolocasciatopubblicazioni.it

Title of this Manual: Living and Working with Italians. A Survival Guide to Culture, Communication, and Connection.
Author: Paolo Casciato
Language: English
Pages: 424
Year of Publication: 2025
Price: Euro 26.00
ISBN: 9798317065171