Italian gestures while eating

Name: Italian gestures while eating
Uploaded: 2023-08-09T13:06:40Z
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Channel: Cookist

published on 9 August, 2023 at 15:06

You don't need words to speak Italian while eating, you need your hands!

Italians often use hand gestures as an alternative form of communication. So here're a few gestures you must know before visiting Italy:

Buono - Good

Italians, especially children, use the yummy gesture to say that a meal is delicious.

Buonissimo - Very good
Just draw a circle with your hand. It means too good!

Squisito - Exquisite
Make sure your fingers are together and then lift your hand to your mouth. Touch your lips with your fingers. This translates as excellent.

Sono pieno - I'm full
Touching the belly with your hand means you don't want to eat anymore, you are full.

Il conto - The check
In Italy, you typically have to ask for the check; the waiter does not simply drop off the check in advance, as in most American restaurants. Just ask "Il conto, per favore"

Let's have spaghetti
Eating spaghetti is clearly a must when it comes to things to do in Italy! With your index finger and middle finger, you imitate a fork picking up spaghetti. This one literally means that you fancy some spaghetti.