By the way we had an Italian mayor here for several terms, and it always amazed me to hear an Italian with a deep Southern accent
That's because, like everyone else born in this country, he's anAmerican.
But if you want to experience legitimate culture shock, if you ever make it to Rome, go experience Chinatown. Watching a bona fide Asian speak perfect Italian will blow your mind.
You're kidding? I thought Italy had a pretty homogenous population
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