One thing I've noticed though, not even being Italian myself, but appearing it, is that sometimes when people find out you aren't, they can almost be slightly disappointed.
Girl: Are you Italian?? (with big smile)
me: No, I get that a lot though
Girl: Oh, I was hoping you were (looks disappointed)
After that, they don't even care what you are. I've never had that happen with any of the dozens of other nationalities I've been mistaken for.
Girl: Are you Italian?? (with big smile)
me: No, I get that a lot though
Girl: Oh, I was hoping you were (looks disappointed)
After that, they don't even care what you are. I've never had that happen with any of the dozens of other nationalities I've been mistaken for.