Proper Italian business etiquette is essential to help gain new partners and clients in the Italian community. Expanding globally is a popular step these days to increase market share and when you are confident with the proper procedures involved in Italian business etiquette your Italian counterparts will welcome you. Your new Italian colleagues look for a strong sense of individuality. They value compassion and loyalty and want partners who are personable in order to create and develop strong relationships. Italians are compassionate, formal people and will expect the same from you. Ensure that you fully exemplify a respect for the Italian system of hierarchy.