Monday, September 8, 2003

Changing Names: Italian Women Keep Their Own Upon Marriage

September 8, 2003

Women in Italy don’t change their names when they marry. In the US this is the norm; most women when they marry change their surname to their husband’s, and there are simple, routine procedures in place for them to do so. It’s so usual that Americans are confused if you don’t do it. Years ago [...]

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Another Rite of Passage Completed

September 8, 2003

Italian Middle School Exams The Italian education system is big on exams. Ross did pass her middle school exam, with a grade of Buono (on a scale of Ottimo, Distinto, Buono, Sufficiente, Insufficiente – outstanding, distinguished, good, sufficient, insufficient). This was better than I’d expected, since most of her grades this year have been merely [...]

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