[Italy: Instructions for Use] How Italian Restaurants Work

As announced in the podcast, I began writing for my friends at Experience Italy Travels - a new challenge that makes me very happy! As my usual, I will be talking about Italian traditions and culture, but I'll also give my tips to help travelers get by in Italy, and think like Italians☺
The first post in this series is about restaurants and the culture of dining out in Italy. It answers questions like: What time do Italians have dinner? Is it OK to check out the menu before seating at the table? Is bread included with service? How about water? Is tipping expected? Why nobody brings me the bill???
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