How to introduce yourself professionally in Italian small talk

The search results did not yield specific phrases or guidance on how to introduce yourself professionally in Italian small talk. To provide a complete and accurate answer, I will rely on general knowledge of Italian professional introductions combined with polite small talk conventions.

Here is how to introduce yourself professionally in Italian small talk:

Professional Self-Introduction in Italian Small Talk

1. Greeting: Start with a polite greeting.

   • “Buongiorno” (Good morning)
   • “Buonasera” (Good evening)

2. State your name: Use a simple phrase like:

   • “Mi chiamo [Your Name]” (My name is [Your Name])
   • “Sono [Your Name]” (I am [Your Name])

3. Add your professional role or company:

   • “Lavoro come [Your Profession]” (I work as [Your Profession])
   • “Lavoro per [Company Name]” (I work for [Company Name])

4. Optional polite phrase to continue conversation:

   • “Piacere di conoscerla” (Nice to meet you - formal)
   • “Come va?” (How are you?)

Example:

Buongiorno, mi chiamo Marco Rossi. Lavoro come ingegnere presso AlfaTech. Piacere di conoscerla.

This translates to:
“Good morning, my name is Marco Rossi. I work as an engineer at AlfaTech. Nice to meet you.”

This structure keeps the introduction professional but friendly, suitable for small talk in business or formal contexts.

If desired, I can provide more variations or add common polite phrases used in professional Italian conversations.

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