65. Italian Culture Italy is a land of history and culture. And as we all know， the ancient architecture there is breathtaking. Just as we Chinese are proud of our history and culture， so are the Italians. One of their traditions is to enjoy a long midday meal. This lengthy lunch can last up to four hours！ As you can imagine， after all the eating， drinking and chatting， they need to take a nap. Well， this custom may be great for the stomach， but it s not so great for getting things done. If you happen to be in Italy， don t be surprised if you have to wait for a long time for the banks and post offices to open.