An italian stereotype that I do not consider real... Speaking with people from all over the world, made me find out that italians are "seen" in a very particular way from the rest of the world. One of the stereotypes that in my opinion I don't consider real is this: "Italian men are womanizers" or "they are always flirting"; in my experience (as an italian girl), I find italian men enough respectful and caring, I didn't expect they had such reputation abroad! When I found out that italians have this reputation, I asked to some female friends what they thought regarding this stereotype. At the end of the day, they were surprised as well. I'm sure there are womanizers everywhere and in Italy, however I doubt is coming up in my mind: What if italian men are considered womanizers because when it comes to speak they watch the eyes (in a very prolonged way) of the intercutur? What if they are considered "casanovas" because when speaking with someone they are physically closer (than cultures)? or maybe because when talking to someone they hug/kiss/etc easily? These kind of behaviours are generally part of the italian culture, the people from different countries may misunderstand (rightly, it's normal sometimes misunderstand some foreign habits) some actions, since they maintain more "distance" (physically) when speaking. I noticed infact, that in many countries people do not hug, or kiss so "easily", or if they hug and kiss someone is because they are really close, every culture has is own habits and discovering them for me it's very fascinating. (Please, do not take this too seriously, the thoughts I mentioned are just curiosity and I didn't know what to write to practice my writing :D)