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 Driving
Driver's License
Blowing your horn
Roadside Restaurants
Gasoline
Buses
Trains
Money Exchange
Credit Cards
Photography
Museums and sights
Shopping
Discounts
Tiplets
Getting settled
More things to pack
Things to bring back
Customs
Safety
Standing in line
Tipping
Language
Public Toilets
Phones
TV
One last thing
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When trying to negotiate a discount you will generally get no more than 5 or 10% off if paying with plastic, less if paying with AMEX, the most if paying in Italian Lira. Some will argue that asking for a break at any place other than an outdoor market is 'sfacciato', pardon my Italian.
Haggling is almost expected from Americans nowadays. Long gone are the days of American supremacy and most Italians will tell you that the vision America represented now happily resides in Italy. US shoppers are viewed as shrewd, savvy bargain hunters. It will be up to you to reinforce or stray from this tradition.
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