1.  Being objectified by Italian men who assume because I am American I am easy.
2.  The first week I felt like I had no power over how the Italian men treated me and acted towards me I thought that I didn't have to physically tell them I didn't want attention they should just know from my body language.
3.  I know now that if I don't want attention I don't look the boy in the eye or if he is giving me unwanted attention I have to be overt with my gestures and speak clearly.  I am now not afraid to tell and show someone I am not interested.
4.  I realized that I need to assert myself and show people though my culture is different I also have boundaries but because of this difference I need to be clear with my actions so they don't get the wrong idea.  I just realized one night that they don't understand so I have to be clear.
5.  I feel a lot less violated and more comfortable with Italian men now that I know how to show them what I am okay with and what I'm not.  My values are now affirmed because I am now comfortable with my own boundaries and am proud to exemplify that.
6.  I am more comfortable with my boundaries and am more sure about myself and my needs.