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tuma · 1w
As an Italian, that’s so fucking relatable 😂
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Do Italians also have Stockholm Syndrome with state administration?
Spaniards absolutely LIVE for wasting days in government offices and complying with every single rule and paperwork submission.

For example, it took me 2 days to reserve a spot to have a barbeque last year. 2 days of emails, payment portals, permissions. And the Canarians that attended just said 'oh, that's normal. No problem.'
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tuma · 1w
Yeah, sort of. In general, people here wear compliance as a merit badge. However, it mostly depends on which part of Italy you are, some areas “just do stuff” even if they are not compliant, while in others people don’t even go to bathroom without permission 😂
El Guirri · 1w
When I dealt with this in Italy for inheritance, I went to the municipality to get a second copy of a document. Same lady just said "I don't know what you'retalking about". Asked her why she was lying considering she gave me a copy last week. Just appologised and gave me a new one like it was normal...
El Guirri · 1w
I should have added top tip, if banks start with the bullshit of endless demand for paperwork, you can try going in at a really busy time and telling the manager loud enough that everyone can hear that "the only thing you don't have documented is my fucking penis length, do I need to drop my trouser...