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The Apulians and England - Anna Campanella

August 2009

Introduce yourself

Name: Anna Campanella
Where are you from?: Oria (BR)
How long have you been living in the UK?: 12 years
Where do you live? London – Streatham Hill

Work

What was your first job in the UK? Supervisor, Pizza Hut
What's your job now? Legal PA
What's the best thing about your job? Every day is different; becoming more familiar with the English legal System
What's the worst thing about your job? Filing

Spare Time

What do you do in your spare time? Apart from being part of Friends of Puglia’s activities, socialising with friends, going to the cinema, reading, shopping, gym and travelling, of course!
What is your favourite place? Regents’ Park and Tower Bridge; my beach in Puglia

Culture shock

If you were not here where would you be? Rome
Do you go out with Italians or you don't care? It doesn’t matter
Do you read in Italian or English? both
.... and what do you like to read? Classics, travel books, fiction, biographies
What music do you listen to? Pop, Jazz, Italian music and classical sometimes
Do you drink more tea or coffee? Coffee!
When you come back from Puglia what do you bring back? The wine that my dad makes and the focaccia made by my mum.
When you go to Puglia what do you take with you? Tea, cookies, shortbreads
You really feel English when ...... I complain like an English person and I get upset when people don’t queue!
What do you say about Puglia to your colleagues and friends? A wonderful region to visit!
What do you miss most of Puglia?Family, beach and food!

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