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Originally Posted by La Flames Fan
A friend of mine who went to Roma and Florence, dressed really nicely there. I had heard that. I think that will be my M.O., dress nice everyday no matter what.
This information is so great, I can't wait to go!
Did you ever have any problems with people while you were there 4x4?
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Yep, dress nice. When in Rome, do as the Romans.
Problems with people? OK, please don't give money to gypsies, "pregnant" women, people on their knees in a praying position on the sidewalk, people with pictures of children, or people carrying kids. These are scams.
If you're going to give your change away, give it to the guy with no legs that rides a skateboard around campo de fiori and pushes himself with a boot on his hand. Don't mind the fact that his mobile phone is probably nicer than yours.
Feel free to give money to accordian guys. I love those guys, it makes the meal just that much more authentic.
You'll have no problems with crime unless you are hanging around Termini at night. You can get jacked over there, but I never had any problems. Then again, I look the part more or less.
Chicks are ok to be out alone at night, but they need to watch their drinks (gay guys too). The only crime you're likely to encounter is pickpocketing and backpack theft. It's terrible.
Watch for the scam where they come up to your table and show you something and swipe your phone or whatever off the table while you're looking at their wares. You say no thanks, they're surprisingly easy to get rid of, your phone is gone.
Cow, you're going with your wife, right? Be prepared to be accosted my many a flower vendor. And if you think that buying one will keep the others away, you're wrong. A woman with a flower is a sign that the guy want to buy cheap toys and useless items. Vendors gravitate toward people like that.
Piazzas at night are filled with these guys. Just say no and don't look at the item. If you look they think you're interested. If they get it in your hand, they wont take it back, they'll just keep asking for money. You'll laugh at how stupid some of the things are.
If you actually like something, never pay more than half of what they're asking.
la flames fan, how old are you? I can advise on where to go at night.