Do NOT come to Italy if:

10. You prefer men who dress sloppy or have no sense of style.

9. You are completely satisfied eating ice cream out of a carton, Coke out of a fountain, spaghetti out of a can, and Parmesan cheese out of a shaker.

8. You prefer modern buildings with no personality or history.

17. You like driving SUVs or cars with an automatic transmission.

6. You consider getting out of a ticket by taking a picture with a handsome policeman a violation of your code of ethics.

5. You don’t like drinking cappuccinos at every hour of the day.

4. You hate being called beautiful (ciao, Bella) while being kissed on both cheeks by charming Italian men.

3. You like to sit down while you go to the bathroom, appreciate toilet paper, and think that public urination is inappropriate.

2. You don’t like to be distracted by charming castles, elegant plazas, and luscious vineyards while you drive.

And our top reason NOT to come to Italy? Don’t come if:

1. You never want to move to Italy. Because after a few days here your heart will be irrevocably captured.