So you're going to Italy.

You know the places you want to see, the food you want to try and how to get from here to there.

But do you know what not to do in Italy?

Italians are very easy going and don't have a lot of cultural rules.

But here are few.

And don't say I didn't warn you.

Do not enter church without covering your shoulders and knees.

This is considered a sign of respect.

One of my friends was actually scolded by a nun for her short skirt right in the steps of ST Peter's.

Don't order a cappuccino after 10 a.m. This may sound silly to us, but Italians take it pretty seriously.

In Italy, accomplishing it was strictly a morning drink.

If you defy this little cultural practice, Italians will just figure you're a foreigner who doesn't know any better If you want to fit in.

Asked for own cafe after 10 a.m. and you'll be served an espresso.

Ladies, don't put your purse on the floor at a restaurant.

You might get a look of horror from your waiter.

It's an old superstition, suggesting that you don't really respect your money and so you won't have it for long.

So hang it on a chair instead.

Do not touch the food in the market.

I know those fruits and vegetables look so bright and fresh.

You just want to hold them.

But in a street market or a supermarket, don't touch the produce, asked the bender.

And they'll help you.

Or sometimes we'll even provide plastic gloves.

Listen, you can sign up for our first timers guide and learned a lot about Italy customs right here in our website or on our Bloggin Italy travel dot com.

Now is it too late for my cappuccino?

Anyone, anyone?