1Misunderstanding Coffee Culture

Ordering a cappuccino after lunch? Sitting with an espresso for an hour? These are dead giveaways you’re not a local. Italian coffee culture is a ritual of speed and precision.

Avoid it: At breakfast, cappuccino is fine. After meals, opt for a quick espresso at the bar. Stand, drink, and go—Italians treat coffee like a functional (and delicious) pit stop, not a sit-down event.

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