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What an Italian Mother Sees When You Leave With Wet Hair

Italians have a name for an invisible danger. In Florida, it's hiding in plain sight.

1 · The word

Colpo d'aria

Literally a blow of air: a draft. In Italy it gets blamed for a stiff neck, an earache, a headache and more.

2 · The rules

Every mother knows them

No wet hair outdoors. No open window while sweating. Never sit under the air conditioning. Cover up below 77 degrees.

3 · The shirt

La maglia della salute

The health shirt: a light undershirt that keeps the chest covered. Neck, throat and back are what Italians protect.

4 · The payoff

Florida, by her rules

Ninety outside, sixty-eight at the table. A thin knit that covers neck and arms is the comfortable answer.

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From Maria's edit

Dry your hair. Keep something light at your neck.

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