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You're at a café in Rome and Elena the barista is ready to take your order. You ask for a coffee — what word do you add to make your request polite?
Polite Expressions
Italian is famous for its warmth and courtesy — and a few key phrases can take you a long way! In this quiz, you'll practice the polite expressions Italians use every day, from thanking someone to squeezing through a crowd.
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Your neighbor Marco has just helped you carry your groceries upstairs. How do you thank him?
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You thank a woman named Sofia for lending you her umbrella. She smiles and responds. What does she say?
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You're at a museum in Florence and want to ask Luca, a stranger, where the exit is. What do you say first to get his attention politely?
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The doorway of a small shop in Venice is blocked by a group of tourists. You need to squeeze through. What do you say?
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Walking through a narrow street in Naples, you accidentally bump into a woman named Giulia. How do you apologize?
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Your colleague Roberto has spent all afternoon helping you with a difficult project. You want to thank him more warmly than just "grazie." What do you say?
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A woman named Anna thanks you for helping her find the train station. You want to say "It's nothing, don't mention it." What do you say?
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You're introduced to a man named Giorgio for the first time at a dinner party in Milan. What do you say when you meet him?
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You're chatting with your friend Chiara when you accidentally cut her off mid-sentence. Since you're on informal terms, which version of "excuse me" do you use?