Social customs in Italy: Traditions and habits | Article

This article provides information about social and pragmatic norms in Italian. It explains how to greet people in formal and information situations, and gives details about which greetings are appropriate at different times of the day. It also discusses formal and informal forms of address (Lei & Tu) and explains how to determine which form is most appropriate in a variety of contexts.

Italian Culture: Communication | Article

This short article describes the verbal and non-verbal communication style of most Italian speakers. It explains that Italian speakers prefer a more direct communication style than most English speakers, and tend to share their opinions openly. It describes how to respond to advice and suggestions in Italian, and how to respond to Italian humor, which typically includes a large amount of sarcasm and double entendres. Finally, the article discusses how to show interest in a conversation in Italian through eye contact, gestures and physical contact.

Conversational Italian: 5 Steps to Suave Speaking Skills | Blog Post

This article includes information about conversational patterns, how to show respect, and common idiomatic expressions in Italian. It explains the importance of small talk in Italian, which is common in both informal and formal contexts. This article also provides learners with several phrases that can be used to greet and address people in Italian, as well as a list of words and phrases to avoid using in formal contexts or with strangers. The last section of this article gives learners a list of common idioms and slang words in Italian, including expressions that can be used to give an opinion or wish someone luck.