Episode 1: RSVP

In Italy, the very act of saying good-bye can be an act of love. The farewell “dance” will sound very familiar to native Italians or anyone who has lived in Italy for a period of time, and Michael describes it with his characteristic generosity and gentle humour.

Michael shares anecdotes from his travels in Italy and Japan.

Michael shares his experience of being stuck between a rock and a hard place as a good law-abiding citizen.n a rock and a hard place as a good law-abiding citizen.

Michael talks about how his style of invitation has changed over his years in Italy, and how misunderstanding certain idioms can lead to indigestion.