Continuing on the series “Italy: Instruction for Use”, this post contains useful tips on how to get by in Italian grocery stores. How do you line up in a crowd when there’s no visible queue and everyone is standing by the counter? What’s negotiable when interacting with vendors? Is it OK to ask for samples? Click here to get all the answers!
[Italy: Instructions for Use] How to Shop for Groceries Like an Italian
I have to say that I never quite got used to a lack of lines in Italian shops. I'm not really the assertive type… so it was a struggle. A few places used numbers, what a relief!