If being raised in good old New Jersey has taught me anything, it's that our country is a wonderful blend of hundreds of unique cultures. Some are known for their food, while others are known for the way they speak. Regardless, each culture brings something special to the table that makes this country what it is.

The culture I grew up in you ask? Italian. The loud, food-loving, hugging type of family that is more concerned with what you ate for lunch than the grades you're getting in school. But hey, I'm not complaining. In fact, I'm bragging. Here are ten things you might have missed out on if you weren't raised by Italian parents.

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Source: http://theodysseyonline.com/