We knew better from that day on.
Overall, I enjoy taking the tram. I take it to and from school every day for about half an hour. It is a bit too crowded and hot during the rush hours, but that is the same for every mode of public transportation. Also, the tram runs more frequently than the bus, so I never have to worry about waiting for too long. The best part about the tram is that sometimes the tram conductor will wait for you if they see you running to catch the tram! I wish we had trams in New York City, although our streets might be too narrow for them!
The tram is an example of how Italian culture is very active and art-centered. The tram always runs, just like Italians who are constantly on the go from one place to the next. The style of tram also often matches the neighborhood, with bigger, more colorful trams in the more commercial areas while smaller, more old fashioned trams are in the quieter, residential areas. The trams are also popular social venues. Most people talk to their friends, family or someone new they meet on the tram. Most Italians I have met are very social and talkative, so the tram is a way to satisfy this need. One of the biggest ways the tram reflects Italian culture is that is pet-friendly. Furthermore, it is common to see people with their dogs on the trams just as in other unexpected areas in Italy such as supermarkets, libraries and some restaurants. It seems to me that more people have dogs in Italy, and therefore, more places, such as trams, allow for them. Italy would not be the same without its tram system!
