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Food and meals in Italy are a very important part of family life. They tend to be more formal affairs where the entire family sits down to a carefully set dinner table, tablecloth and all. Italians have certain taboos when it comes to food combinations and eating certain things at the appropriate time. Cappuccino is considered a breakfast drink and is not appropriate after lunch or dinner. Instead, caffe’ can be ordered anytime of the day. Italians drink water and wine at meals. If they have pizza, they will drink soft drinks or beer. It is considered polite to always keep both hands on the table and never on your lap.
 * Italian Meals **