Angela
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@Azzurro,
All very true.
@New Englander,
Never said they aren't genetically Italian. The man I married is 100% genetically Italian and very proud of it, and identifies as Italian*, and that's great, but, with all due respect, he shouldn't be on anyone's go to list for information about Italian history, language, culture etc. Being a very intelligent man he wouldn't pretend to a knowledge he doesn't have.
I actually find it endearing that all these half and quarter Italians genetically, including most of my younger relatives in America, identify with Italy. I have absolutely no problem with that. My only objection is when they assume that the few half understood or misunderstood things they've picked up from grandparents and great-grandparents makes them an authority on Italy.
Ed. As well, of course, as American.
All very true.
@New Englander,
Never said they aren't genetically Italian. The man I married is 100% genetically Italian and very proud of it, and identifies as Italian*, and that's great, but, with all due respect, he shouldn't be on anyone's go to list for information about Italian history, language, culture etc. Being a very intelligent man he wouldn't pretend to a knowledge he doesn't have.
I actually find it endearing that all these half and quarter Italians genetically, including most of my younger relatives in America, identify with Italy. I have absolutely no problem with that. My only objection is when they assume that the few half understood or misunderstood things they've picked up from grandparents and great-grandparents makes them an authority on Italy.
Ed. As well, of course, as American.