I had an amazing plate of spaghetti and meatballs today!
Yum! Did you have it american style with marinara? Italians don't use marinara.
No way, really? I had no idea! Yes, I totally did and now I feel like I haven't had true spaghetti in my life.
Yeah! It came from Italian immigrants but totally made up in America, so I guess it's pseudo-Italian...
Wow! That's such a bummer to hear. I wonder what kind of sauce they use in Italy.
None! They eat their meatballs with pasta - no sauce. 
That's wild! My entire view of Italian food is now changed.
Right? We don't get to experience true Italian food outside of Italy. Everyone seems to take dishes and put a local spin on them. 
It's tragic! I wish we could experience food from other cultures without us Americans ruining them with our own "twists".
So true. Maybe you could use an authentic cookbook and try to make some recipes at home ! Try The Silver Spoon for some Italian favorites.