Comments on: Italy News 05.25.09

By: Jessica

Jessica — Tue, 26 May 2009 08:04:19 +0000

Yeah, many people here do believe that. And there are other superstitions like those, that Italians think you’ll die or get really sick if you do, which I’ve been doing my whole life with no ill effects. But we all have those kinds of things we grew up with, I think.

By: Regina

Regina — Tue, 26 May 2009 07:43:16 +0000

How about the opinions on whether or not a draft of air or an open window can be fatal?? I of course have my doubts but in Italy it seems people really do believe that.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Mon, 25 May 2009 17:23:41 +0000

Yes, I’ll be curious about the results of your experiment, Gloria. Thankfully, at the times when I’ve been showering it hasn’t been nearly hot enough yet to make stepping out of a cool shower unpleasant. In fact, it’s still sort of bracing. Which is perfect.

By: Gloria Casina di Rosa

Gloria Casina di Rosa — Mon, 25 May 2009 14:27:22 +0000

Different opinions about hot vs. cold shower… I think it has to do with the fact that if you take a cold shower when it’s very hot, it’s great as long as you are in the shower but when you get out of the shower, you end up suffering twice as much.
I think with this heat, I’ll have to try both techniques and let you know! ;o) Thank you for the link!
Gloria

By: Miss Expatria

Miss Expatria — Mon, 25 May 2009 13:09:41 +0000

Yeah, I’ve never understood the warm shower thing. I’d rather take a cold one in the summer.