Looking like a local

In Jordan I naturally stood out as a tourist and in Sweden I was generally greeted in English, not matching the blond haired, blue eyed Scandinavian look. In Italy I apparently look like I belong. Within 24 hours I had a car pull over to ask me directions, 2 Italians ask me which train they should catch and whilst waiting to use the train toilet another Italian asked me how long until the train got to his destination. These questions were all asked in Italian, so I did my best to answer in gestures so as to avoid ruining my appearance as a local. I was also assumed to be a local by an American tourist who asked if I knew the owner of the property he was supposed to stay at in Riomaggiore, as he couldn't find the place. Possibly this is a sign that I should move to Italy!