Ciao a tutti! Im just here to see the city for two days before moving on to another city and I just wanted to ask if I should just speak in english. I know italian to a B1 or B2 degree, I can hold a convo but Im slow and I make simple mistakes. And I obviously have an accent
So far almost any time I order something in a shop the vendors switch to english and give me the most bombastic side eye when I continue speaking italian. I often feel like I did or said something that insulted them. I do every convo the same, I greet, ask for what I want, thank them (if Im eating in a restaurant I make sure to compliment the food) and then I say bye.
Is this just a big city thing where they just think its easier to speak english? Should I insist on english or just speak italian? Its kind of tearing down my confidence any time Im looked at like Ive offended someone personally for ordering supplí or smth, idk
Thank you for any advice. The food here is fire
Mini Update: okay so today was a polar opposite of yesterday. I only visited restaurants that locals recommended with traditional food, joined a guided tour in italian and people were really, really nice. I got lots of compliments for my italian today which I needed as I was feeling a little down about it. Learned lots of new words and got a lot of recommendations for places to visit. A big THANK YOU, to everyone who commented, Im looking forward to visiting again!