WELCOME TO OUR ITALIAN BREAKFAST!

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Title: WELCOME TO OUR ITALIAN BREAKFAST!

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WELCOME TO OUR ITALIAN BREAKFAST! BENVENUTI
ALLA NOSTRA COLAZIONE ITALIANA!

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Background

The European Day of Languages was launched by the
Council of Europe during the European Year of
Languages 2001.
Lets bring Italy in Newcastle today!

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Outline

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The Map of Italy

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Communication

There is no communication without languages...but
language is about 20 of communication...even
less for Italians who speak with their hands!

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Stuzzichini linguistici (language appetizers)

"Ciao" (hi, hello AND bye-bye) is a very informal
greeting (used with friends and relatives).
"Buon giorno" (good morning),
Buon pomeriggio (good afternoon less used)
and "Buona sera" (good evening) are formal
salutations.

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Stuzzichini linguistici (language appetizers)

When introducing yourself you can use the
expression "mi chiamo (my name is)" or "io sono
(I am)" In general, "mi chiamo" answers the
question "come ti chiami?/come si chiama?" (what
is your name?).
The expression "piacere" (pleasure, nice to meet
you) and a handshake usually complete an
introduction. For introductions with children or
among teenagers, Italians simply use "ciao".

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Some dos and donts at the table

Dont order spaghetti al sugo di pomodoro
(spaghetti with tomato sauce) to avoid
embarrassment. Learning how to eat spaghetti is
genetic! Dont cut your spaghetti! Choose a pasta
shape easy to eat (penne, rigatoni).
Ask for vino della casa (house wine) when eating
in trattorie. It is usually very good and
managers are proud of it.
Dont drink too much wine should accompany food,
not submerge it!
Dont ask for a cappuccino at the end of a meal!

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Some dos and donts on the road

Vuole guidare Lei? (do you want to drive?).
Passenger seat is on the right. If you try to get
on the driver seat instead, Italians will use
this as a joke.
Public transports? No, thanks! This seems for
students, elderly and tourists only!
Driving is hectic. Dont do it unless
experienced.

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Business culture

Why Italy-England trade should be a win-win
solution
Italians are eager to learn English and foreign
cultures the innate curiosity should be tickled
and tackled. If they start speaking English, let
them communicate this way, even if you are fluent
in Italian. Let them show off!
English rely on Italian cultural and educational
basis as a strength for high-quality and
long-lasting project strategy. When Italians
suggest, listen carefully and nod.

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Business culture

Ways of communication
face 2 face gt telephone gt letter gt fax gt email
Pay particular attention to titles dottore
dottoressa are used for all graduates (when in
doubt, use it!). The higher the better.

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Business culture

Tell us where you go, we will tell you what to
do. Every region has its own traditions and
culture attitude.
Example dont talk about business during lunch
in Southern Italy. But you will be invited to a
business lunch in Milan.

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Quiz