What cultural faux pas should I try to avoid making in Florence?

We asked people in Florence if they could share any humorous cultural blunders they commited. For new expats, keep in mind that these incidents are an inevitable part of expat life. Learning to laugh about them is the key!...

"Italians eat with knife and fork in each hand and do not switch forks after cutting meat to the other hand to eat. Also, do not drive or park in Restricted Zones within cities - you will be ticketed or booted," said another expat in Florence, Italy.

"Yes. A man pushed my daughter out of the way to get by to take cuts in line at the Poste Italiane and I grabbed him by his jacket collar and pulled him to the floor. I laughed when he his pissed his pants. He did not," wrote a member who made the move to Florence, Italy.

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What cultural faux pas should I try to avoid making in Florence?

If you live in Florence, newcomers to Florence would love to hear your answer to this question.