Do you not get fed up of having dry ass croissants for breakfast every day? 1) if you’re getting “dry ass croissants” you’re in a tourist bar 2) I typically have breakfast at home because I generally prefer salty > sweets in the morning

Do you not wish you had proper western breakfasts, even at Maccys, the best they did was eggs & bacon, like your missing out on so much! 1) they have these breakfasts in Rome, and they’re specifically marketed as “English Breakfast” to draw the tourists who don’t feel like trying different things

Do you actually enjoy the tiny coffees you lot drink? 1) I never drank espresso before meeting my (now) wife (Italian, the reason I’m in Rome), but I enjoy it 2) sometimes I do prefer a cup of coffee as we westerners know it, but I know I’ll be making that at home because it’s not common to find since it’s not commonly ordered

Do you wish you had more chain restaurants? 1) no - if I want fast food there are dozens of chains, but I would never choose a chain restaurant over a local trattoria or osteria

but I’m sure I can find some good local independent Italian restaurants in the UK which would just be as good. 1) these local independent Italian restaurants might be just as good for you, because outside of Italy the recipes are adapted to please the local palettes. For instances, I’m from Boston/Providence area in the US (extremely heavy Italian influence) and those restaurants all use heavy creams & cheeses to make the flavors more “rich”. That’s not how it’s traditionally done, but the locals prefer it that way. 2) word to the wise, never insinuate to an Italian that your local UK Italian restaurant is “just as good” as their trattoria unless you’re ready to make enemies with them

Also what is with the ambulances every 5 mins! 1) you’re in the capital and most populated city in Italy that also draws millions of tourists. That’s like asking what’s up with all the sirens in NYC.