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Openers
- Come va?: How's it going?
- Tutto bene?: All good?
- Come stai / sta?: How are you? (informal / formal)
- Che si dice?: What's up? (very casual)
Safe topics
- Weather: Che caldo oggi!: How hot it is today!
- Food: Hai mangiato bene?: Did you eat well? / Ti piace la cucina italiana?: Do you like Italian cuisine?
- Origin: Di dove sei?: Where are you from? / Da quanto tempo sei qui?: How long have you been here?
- Weekend: Cosa hai fatto nel weekend?: What did you do at the weekend?
- Family: Hai figli?: Do you have kids?
Topics to skip early
- Politics. Italians love arguing about politics, but usually not with strangers.
- Salary. Considered private, unlike in some cultures.
- Religion. Sensitive, especially with older speakers.
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