What are the most common Italian phrases for greetings and introductions

Here are some of the most common Italian phrases for greetings and introductions:

Greetings:

• Ciao (Hello/Hi) - informal, used among friends and family
• Buongiorno (Good morning) - formal or informal, used before afternoon
• Buonasera (Good evening) - used from late afternoon onward
• Salve (Hello) - formal, polite greeting for strangers or acquaintances

Introductions:

• Mi chiamo… (My name is…) - used to introduce yourself
• Come ti chiami? (What is your name?) - informal way to ask someone’s name
• Piacere di conoscerti (Nice to meet you) - informal
• Piacere di conoscerla (Nice to meet you) - formal
• Di dove sei? (Where are you from?) - informal way to ask origin
• Di dov’è? (Where are you from?) - formal way to ask origin
• Come stai? (How are you?) - informal
• Come sta? (How are you?) - formal

These phrases cover typical polite and casual interactions in Italian greetings and introductions. Let me know if you need more variations or specific contexts.

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