WELCOME TO OUR ITALIAN BREAKFAST!

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WELCOME TO OUR ITALIAN BREAKFAST! BENVENUTI
ALLA NOSTRA COLAZIONE ITALIANA!

•  27th September 2004  OneNorthEastStella
  HouseNewcastle Upon Tyne

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Background

• The European Day of Languages was launched by the
  Council of Europe during the European Year of
  Languages 2001.
• Lets bring Italy in Newcastle today!

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Outline

• Communication
• Stuzzichini linguistici
• Dos Donts
• Tips on business culture
• Quiz

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The Map of Italy

• Il puzzle delle regioni d'Italia(The puzzle of
  Italian regions)

• In the tubs you will find the shapes of the
  Italian regions.
• Can you use them to recompose the map of Italy?
• Buon divertimento! Have fun!

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Communication

• There is no communication without languages...but
  language is about 20 of communication...even
  less for Italians who speak with their hands!

• È un po' toccato.
• English translation Hes a little crazy

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Stuzzichini linguistici (language appetizers)

• "Ciao" (hi, hello AND bye-bye) is a very informal
  greeting (used with friends and relatives).
• "Buon giorno" (good morning),
• Buon pomeriggio (good afternoon less used)
• and "Buona sera" (good evening) are formal
  salutations.

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Stuzzichini linguistici (language appetizers)

• When introducing yourself you can use the
  expression "mi chiamo (my name is)" or "io sono
  (I am)" In general, "mi chiamo" answers the
  question "come ti chiami?/come si chiama?" (what
  is your name?).
• The expression "piacere" (pleasure, nice to meet
  you) and a handshake usually complete an
  introduction. For introductions with children or
  among teenagers, Italians simply use "ciao".

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Some dos and donts at the table

• Dont order spaghetti al sugo di pomodoro
  (spaghetti with tomato sauce) to avoid
  embarrassment. Learning how to eat spaghetti is
  genetic! Dont cut your spaghetti! Choose a pasta
  shape easy to eat (penne, rigatoni).
• Ask for vino della casa (house wine) when eating
  in trattorie. It is usually very good and
  managers are proud of it.
• Dont drink too much wine should accompany food,
  not submerge it!
• Dont ask for a cappuccino at the end of a meal!

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Some dos and donts on the road

• Vuole guidare Lei? (do you want to drive?).
  Passenger seat is on the right. If you try to get
  on the driver seat instead, Italians will use
  this as a joke.
• Public transports? No, thanks! This seems for
  students, elderly and tourists only!
• Driving is hectic. Dont do it unless
  experienced.

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Business culture

• Why Italy-England trade should be a win-win
  solution
• Italians are eager to learn English and foreign
  cultures the innate curiosity should be tickled
  and tackled. If they start speaking English, let
  them communicate this way, even if you are fluent
  in Italian. Let them show off!
• English rely on Italian cultural and educational
  basis as a strength for high-quality and
  long-lasting project strategy. When Italians
  suggest, listen carefully and nod.

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Business culture

• Ways of communication
• face 2 face gt telephone gt letter gt fax gt email
• Pay particular attention to titles dottore
  dottoressa are used for all graduates (when in
  doubt, use it!). The higher the better.

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Business culture

• Tell us where you go, we will tell you what to
  do. Every region has its own traditions and
  culture attitude.
• Example dont talk about business during lunch
  in Southern Italy. But you will be invited to a
  business lunch in Milan.

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Quiz

• "Ciao" is used only (choose one)

• Incontrando gli amici - When meeting friends
• Lasciando gli amici - When leaving friends
• Sia incontrando che lasciando gli amici - Both
  when meeting and leaving friends
• Al mattino - In the morning

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Quiz

• "Ciao" is used only (choose one)

• Incontrando gli amici - When meeting friends
• Lasciando gli amici - When leaving friends
• Sia incontrando che lasciando gli amici - Both
  when meeting and leaving friends
• Al mattino - In the morning

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Quiz

• Ciabatta is a typical Italian bread. Do you
  know what the word mean?

• Butter
• Boot
• Slipper

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Quiz

• Ciabatta is a typical Italian bread. Do you
  know what the word mean?

• Butter
• Boot
• Slipper

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Quiz

• Panettone, pandoro and panforte are cakes
  typical of

• Easter
• Christmas
• Birthday celebrations

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Quiz

• Panettone, pandoro and panforte are cakes
  typical of

• Easter
• Christmas
• Birthday celebrations

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Quiz

• What does this gesture mean?

• Theft
• I am itchy
• Money

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Quiz

• What does this gesture mean?

• Theft
• I am itchy
• Money

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Siamo giunti alla fine

• We hope you enjoyed our Italian breakfast.
• See you in Italy!
• Grazie e arrivederci
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