National Geographic Ultimate City Guide

National Geographic Ultimate City Guide
Dos and Don'tsAppropriate Dress: Be respectful when visiting churches. Women should cover shoulders and knees. and other European visitors. Men will only need a jacket and tie for the grandest restaurants, but should avoid sneakers,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], shorts,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], and sportswear, especially when dining out in the evening.
Alcohol: Most Italians drink the odd glass of wine with meals, but excessive drinking and public drunkenness are rare and frowned upon.
Good Impressions: Italians respond well to foreigners who make even a small effort to speak their language. Say "good day" (buongiorno) or "good afternoon/evening" (buona sera) in cafés,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], shops,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], hotels, and restaurants, and learn one of the expressions for "thank you very much" (grazie mille,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], grazie infinite,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], grazie tante).
Café Culture: Most Florentines stand at the al banco (bar) to drink their coffee. First, pay for what you want at the la cassa (cash desk) and then take your scontrino (receipt) to the bar and repeat your order. If you wish to servizio al tavola (sit down), then it is waiter service and you will pay more. Never pay bar prices and then attempt to sit at a table.
Smoking: Smoking is banned in enclosed public places,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], including cafés, bars, and restaurants, but be aware that Italians still smoke more than most Europeans and North Americans.
Phrase BookSì: Yes. Pronounced see.
No: No,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych].
Per favore: Please,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych]. Pronounced pair fa-vor-ray.
Grazie: Thank you. Pronounced gra-zee-ay,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych].
Mi scusi: Excuse me, as when making one's way through a crowd. Pronounced me scoosy.
Mi dispiace: I'm sorry. Pronounced me dis-pee-a-cha.
Posso?: May I/Can I? Pronounced poss-oh?
Buongiorno: Good day (until noon). Pronounced bwon jornow,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych].
Buona sera: Can mean either good afternoon or good evening, depending on the time. Pronounced bwona sarah.
Buona notte: Good night. Pronounced bwona knot-ay.
Ciao: Hi or goodbye (informal),[link widoczny dla zalogowanych]. Should only be used with close friends. Pronounced chee-ow,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych].
Arrivederci: Goodbye (formal),[link widoczny dla zalogowanych]. Pronounced a-riva-dare-chee.
Un po di questo per favore: Some or a little of this,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], please. Using this phrase and pointing at what you want is helpful when food shopping. Pronounced oon po dee quest-oh pair fa-vor-ray.
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