Tom! You know, Fernando has excellent manners, is very polite and considerate of others. A thorough knowledge of proper protocol. I think this is because he was properly raised by top-quality parents who knew what is truly important in life. His parents must be very proud that he turned out so well. He has class, culture and never says anything to deliberately offend others. He is not socially awkward in any way. He is a pure gentleman. Tom, why can't you be more like Fernando! I can see the ladies lining up at his door to take a number and being more than happy to wait in line.

You know, my friend, I have been to Italy and Greece both. Everyone in my group had a wonderful time in Greece and had wonderful things to say, but no one said they wanted to go back to Italy. In Athens, everyone was very honest, kind and polite; very little crime where we were. In Italy, even little old ladies in the street try to cheat you out of your money, and no one had any clue how to drive! All these cheap little Fiats (in the US, we call these "beaters") and everyone with a set of keys wants to be Mario Andretti. Do they have a school somewhere in Italy where they teach manners? I'm just curious! Inquiring minds want to know! We know you have never attended there, but are you aware of any school in Italy where etiquette and courtesy are taught? Have you ever heard of any place like that???