Food·Posted on Sep 17, 201815 Embarrassing Tourist Mistakes Everyone Has Made In ItalySave yourself the money AND embarrassment.by Michelle NoBuzzFeed StaffLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. Assuming that Italians staring at you are being rude. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 2. Expecting shops and restaurants to be open the whole day. 3. Ignoring the house wine when eating out at restaurants. View this photo on Instagram 4. Leaving a big tip at restaurants. View this photo on Instagram 5. Crossing the streets without looking both ways — even when you have the right of way. 6. Ordering a pepperoni pizza. 7. Or ordering Italian-American dishes like spaghetti and meatballs or fettuccine alfredo. 8. Expecting waiters to deliver the check when you're done eating. 9. Scoffing at tourists who wear money belts. 10. Expecting to order a coffee to go. 11. Using hand gestures when speaking with locals. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 12. Eating in the city center. 13. Going to an electronic music show expecting to meet people and hook up. View this photo on Instagram 14. Wearing khaki shorts. 15. Trying to pack in every single historical site into a single visit.