96: Dont Be Rude! How to Meet, Greet and Be Polite in Italian

Published: May 30, 2023, 5 a.m.

Want to make a good impression when you meet Italians? Learn the do\u2019s and don'ts when it comes to greeting and being polite in Italian.

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Today's Italian words:
\nun caff\xe8, per favore = a coffee, please
\ngrazie = thank you
\nprego = you're welcome
\nscusi = excuse me / sorry
\nbuongiorno = hello (during the day)
\nbuonasera = hello (during the evening)
\nsalve = hello (any time of day)
\nciao = hi (informal)
\nsono Katie = I'm Katie
\ncome si chiama? = what's your name? (formal)
\npiacere = pleased to meet you
\nbuona giornata = have a good day
\nbuona serata = have a good evening
\narrivederci = good bye