Italy and Italian: Art, Design, Business, and more

Articles on topics relevant to business executives and travelers, including gestures, dress, drinking customs and gifts. “Doing business abroad” (see listings near bottom of the page) emphasizes the most important cultural factors in about 20 countries.

Good list of websites covering individual countries and regions society and customs.
Travel/Living abroad section

Extensive collection of links top sites discussing aspects of culture and doing business around the world., arranged geographically. Compiled by a Canadian government agency, this site links to commercial, educational, and governmental sites.

Consulting company's website, which features "Doing Business in..." guides and articles on intercultural communication styles and etiquette. Scroll down to "Intercultural Resources & Tools" section for country profiles, an online forum, quizzes, etc.

"The U.S. Commercial Service in Italy promotes exports of U.S. goods and services into the Italian market and inward investment into the U.S. We provide a range of services and programs to help American companies export goods and services to Italy, as well as Italian firms interested in importing from the United States. Our Commercial Specialists provide trade counseling which focuses on the identification and qualification of potential Italian agents and partners in addition to market intelligence, access to trade promotion opportunities and advocacy and facilitation of trade dispute resolution. "