When I first moved from the US to Italy in 2022, I expected some cultural differences, like slower-paced dinners, smaller coffee sizes, and fewer 24/7 conveniences. However, what surprised me most was how different something as simple as grocery shopping felt.
The products on the shelves weren't the only thing that had changed — I felt the entire rhythm, environment, and unspoken etiquette of the chore had, too. Though I returned to the States earlier this year, here are six things about grocery shopping in Italy that I'm still thinking about.
