Italian grandmothers are truly like no other. If you’re Italian, you can relate. If you’re not, get ready to learn what Italian grandmothers are all about!

1. Outspoken.

Italian grandmothers are the most outspoken women that I know. They are not afraid to tell you how it is. If you get a haircut and they don’t like it, they will be the first to tell you. Sugarcoating is most definitely not their style.

2. Giving.

If you go over to an Italian grandmother’s house, I warn you to wear loose pants because she will feed you until you can’t eat anymore. Even if you finish your plate, they will insist on giving you seconds and force dessert down your throat. They want to make sure that you have had plenty to eat and don’t leave the house hungry; trust me you never will!

3. Cook.

If you’re Italian, you know there’s nothing you look forward to more than Sunday dinners. Your grandmother is famous for her sauce, meatballs, and macaroni. It’s the best there is and it can’t compare to even the nicest of restaurants. What else would you be eating on a Sunday anyway?

4. Accented.

If your Italian grandmother doesn’t have an Italian accent, is she even Italian? Sometimes they talk so fast that you can hardly understand what they’re saying. But don’t worry when they are going to curse and swear they’ll be sure to talk completely in Italian!

5. Short.

I think it may just be a fact of life that all Italian grandmothers are the size of their grandchildren, if not shorter. Their height starts to descend as they age which ultimately makes them even more adorable.

6. Overprotective.

When you’re around your grandmother, it’s important to watch what you say, what you wear, and what you do. They will always be looking out for you, no matter what. Don’t even think about showing up to your grandma’s house in the middle of winter without a hat and gloves on because you will be ripped a new one and forced to leave with an old pair of your grandma’s knitted winter gear.

7. Wise.

It’s no surprise that your grandmother has been around for awhile, which makes stories from their past even more interesting! If your grandmother was born in Italy, you can bet they have some captivating stories to tell.

8. Family oriented.

If they were to put one thing above anything else, it would be family. Italian grandmothers do everything that they can to prevent arguing and maintain peace within the family. They have strong roots and know that there is nothing that can tear a family apart. Not if an Italian grandmother can help it!

There are many characteristics that make up Italian grandmothers. But, there are also some things that can’t be put into words. The love that they provide for others is enough to make the world go ‘round. I wouldn’t trade my crazy, Italian grandmother for anything on this Earth.