The Italians are everywhere. They shine on the silver screen, grace Michelin-starred kitchens, walk the runways of Paris, innovate in Silicon Valley start-ups, and cultivate vineyards in Argentina. Their culture is among the most admired, celebrated, and imitated globally. Italian food, design, fashion, and lifestyle have become gold standards. Yet, ask Italians how they view one another, and a striking contradiction emerges: “Gli italiani non si aiutano” — Italians don’t he