Originally Posted by
silver_halide
I just got back from three weeks in Venice, Milan, Florence, Siena, Rome and Naples, and not once did I experience anything like described in this thread. ...
Even if there are 10-20 people who reported a negative experience, there are also millions who did not have any to report on. Which is what happened (or, better, did not happen to you).
To enjoy your travel anywhere in the world, keep in mind: just relax!