Italian man is shocked when American wife asks for espresso with lunch: 'With Mozzarella?'

People from different cultures around the world have stark differences in their dining habits. What is considered normal in one part of the world might be appalling to somebody from a different country. An Italian man, Carlo and his American wife, Sarah have been known for their hilarious banter over their different cultural practices and their ever-growing love through the same. The couple recently shared a video where Sarah tried to push her luck by asking her traditional Italian husband whether she could get some espresso along with her lunch. While the former is a common practice in America, it is unconceivable among Italians. As the couple were seated for a family lunch at home, Sarah asked, “Can you make me some coffee?”

Carlo innocently assuming his wife wanted the beverage after her lunch, gladly obliged. He nodded and said, “After lunch?” Sarah left him boggled by saying, “No, I want it for lunch.” The Italian immediately gave her an astonished stare in utter disbelief. Despite her going completely off track from his culture, Carlo sweetly explained to her, “Mio Dio, my love, you can’t have coffee with mozzarella.” He offered her wine as an alternative but Sarah hilariously remained adamant on having coffee. Her determination shocked Carlo beyond measure and he couldn’t help but look at her in disbelief. “My love, no,” he said.

Knowing that she pushed her limit, Sarah tried to play a little longer and added requests but Carlo was firm on his practices and said, “I’m sorry but no.” More than their words, Carlo’s baffled expressions had people amused. “We do it in America,” Sarah confidently said. Even then, Carlo was sure to keep the two cultures distinct. With over 3k comments, people couldn’t help but burst into laughter at poor Carlo’s tension building with his wife’s shenanigans. While many had a good cackle at the situation, others were sure to applaud how he is always patient with his wife and explains instead of reacting aggressively.

@adamemac said, “He’s never mad, just always disappointed.” @mike_cahill_jpg wrote, “The horror in his eyes at the end.” Many people came to Carlo’s rescue and backed him up. @fionnfitheach exclaimed, “Seriously, food is an Italian's love language.” @stacemh1 wrote, “His face…Don’t insult the poor man like that.” @themovie_man joked, “This poor man! He has heartbreak in his eyes wherever you go against his upbringing.” @omeang_gutling remarked, “His hand gestures are always sending me off!” Others were mesmerized by the fact that the man held his wife in such high regard and love despite the tricks she pulled on him.

@ahrwyn wrote, “No matter how much you shock him, you will always be his love.” @kippenhurst remarked, “I love the way he is so passionate.” Fellow Italians came to the rescue and shared in Carlo’s disbelief. @gabriel_bannon exclaimed, “He’s right! You’re not in Starbucks!” @flaminireikihealer exclaimed, “His face looked like his soul left his body. As an Italian, I felt the same.” @chozun_ said, “His face at the end screams illegal in Italian expressions.” @angelina23 shared a knowledgeable fact saying, “In France, you never have it as a drink. It’s always with food or little pastries in the afternoon.”

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