Download or read book Che Bella Figura! written by Gloria Nardini and published by State University of New York Press. This book was released on 1999-04-23 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Literally translated, fare bella figura means "to make a beautiful figure," and figuratively it refers to the act of putting on a good show, performance, or display. The author uncovers the "real rules" of an Italian "ladies'" club by analyzing their language and behavior. In so doing, she gives examples of the historical and linguistic importance of this concept, as well as its potential for cross-cultural misunderstanding.