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What are key phrases for professional small talk in Italian

Networking with Style: Professional Small Talk in Italian: What are key phrases for professional small talk in Italian
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Key phrases for professional small talk in Italian include polite greetings, introductory phrases, and conversational starters related to everyday topics like weather or work. Here are some essential ones:

Greetings and Introductions

  • Buongiorno (Good morning)
  • Buonasera (Good evening)
  • Piacere di conoscerti / Piacere di conoscerla (Nice to meet you - informal/formal)
  • Come sta? (How are you? - formal)
  • Come va? (How’s it going? - informal)

Small Talk Starters

  • Che tempo fa oggi? (What’s the weather like today?)
  • Com’è andata la giornata? (How was your day?)
  • Hai programmi per il weekend? (Do you have any weekend plans?)
  • Che fai di bello oggi? (What are you up to today?)
  • Come va il lavoro? (How is work going?)

Polite Phrases to Show Attentiveness

  • Mi scusi (Excuse me - formal)
  • La ringrazio (Thank you very much - formal)
  • Per favore (Please)
  • Prego (You’re welcome)
  • Mi dispiace (I’m sorry)

Professional Meeting Phrases

  • A che ora comincia la riunione? (What time does the meeting start?)
  • Vorrei sentire la vostra opinione. (I would like to hear your opinion.)
  • Sono d’accordo / Non sono d’accordo. (I agree / I disagree.)
  • Grazie della partecipazione. (Thank you for your attendance.)
  • Mi dispiace per il ritardo. (Sorry for being late.)

These phrases can help keep conversations polite, friendly, and professional in Italian work environments and social interactions.

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