THINGS NOT TO DO

4 THINGS NOT TO DO IN MILAN AND PRECAUTIONS

4 THINGS NOT TO DO IN MILAN

Milan is a very chaotic city. The Milanese are known throughout Italy for the fact that they are always in a hurry. Better not to get in the way.

Here is a list of things NOT TO DO in Milan, so as to avoid being covered with insults.

01.

DUMP THE WASTE ON THE STREET

It shouldn't be done anywhere in the world and doing it in Milan is really seen as a great rudeness.

Public cleaning is one of the strong points of the city; therefore, for smokers there are special ashtray-bin. Idem for the waste paper: it is forbidden to throw them on the street.

02.

DO NOT USE THE MACHINE ON THE WEEKEND

If you are visiting Milan, taking a car is strongly discouraged.
Public transport works very well and takes you almost everywhere.

Perhaps there are some problems in the evening but the machine is still a not very useful solution. Among the difficulties of finding parking and city traffic, especially on weekends, it is better to avoid the car.

03.

DO NOT STAY ON ESCALATORS

Another very important rule that will guarantee you a good coexistence with the Milanese is not to stop on the escalators, or at least not in the center. On the escalators of the stations, if you want to be carried by them, you must always keep to the right. Yes, because the Milanese is always in a hurry and on average he also runs on the escalators, so he wants free passage to overtake everyone.

04.

GET DOWN BEFORE GETTING UP



If you do not want to be overwhelmed by a wave of people (and insults!), let the passengers of the metro or the oncoming bus get off before you can get on. Once their turn is over, it's your turn.

PRECAUTIONS

Milan is known to be a dangerous city, but that is not entirely true, in fact the crime rate is decreasing.
Unfortunately, in some areas of the city, various types of criminal activities are still organized so, as in most European cities, people must be vigilant, especially on public transport, around tourist attractions, in and out of railway stations, airports and in some suburbs.

Here are the precautions to take in the most dangerous areas:

  • Do not go to isolated areas, especially at night;
  • Do not show cash and precious objects in crowded places, clubs, public transport and try to bring the bare essentials with you;
  • Do not put your phone or wallet in the back pocket of your pants and close your bag well, especially on public transport, crowded places, clubs;
  • Do not leave your personal belongings unattended on a bar counter or on a club table;
  • If you think someone is following you, change direction or cross the street. If they are still there, quickly move to an open shop or restaurant. Don't be afraid to ask for help.