Wow. I can't believe this is my last blog and we leave Florence tomorrow for the states. This experience has taught me so much about so many different things. At the beginning of this trip, I really wasn't in the mindset to be thinking about business and comparing it to the Unites States's businesses. But, after a week or so, you can't help but think how Italy compares to back home. The first thing that comes to mind when I compare is the restaurant/service industry. Back home, many people thrive off tips. Here, tips don't exist because it just isn't part of the custom. So, in return, the servers here have nothing to work for. As long as they do there job to the minimum requirement and get they pay check, their happy. Here's one example, this past week we had dinner at a restaurant and the service wasn't terrible to what we've been used to until the end. When she brought out our check, all it had was a list of things we ordered, and that's it. No prices, nothing. So, we when asked her to clarify everything she made it the biggest deal because she had to go get a menu and put the prices on it. I guess we're spoiled, but I just feel like its way more enjoyable to go eat out in the states than here. I've also noticed something about their family owned businesses. While the US still has many businesses that are passed down generation to generation, I feel like that is way more common here. It almost understood to take over the family business. One example is Perque No, which is the best gelato shop in Florence. While the owner still runs the show, his son-in-law is working there everyday to learn the ropes so that one day he can take over.
There are many other things to talk about when relating the US's businesses and Italy's. This trip has not only opened my eyes to so many different business aspects, its taught me how to do so many things. Like get a train to a different country, or how to ask for something in Italian. Overall, I would definitely recommend this trip for any business major. There's a lot more than just what's back home.
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