Italian Nonverbal Communication

18 Questions

What is the meaning of the 'Italian hand gesture'?

To express uncertainty or disbelief

What is the purpose of raised eyebrows and a quick nod in Italy?

To indicate agreement

How do Italians typically greet friends and family?

With a kiss on both cheeks

What does 'Certo, mi piacerebbe!' mean in English?

I'd like that!

What is the Italian translation for the number 50?

Cinquanta

What is the context of the conversation between A and B?

Making plans for a coffee

What is the formal way of saying 'hello' or 'hi' in Italian?

Salve

What is the significance of maintaining eye contact in Italian non-verbal communication?

It shows engagement and sincerity

What does 'Piacere' mean in Italian?

Nice to meet you

What is the typical response to 'Come stai?' in Italian?

Sto bene, grazie!

What is notable about Italian gestures in non-verbal communication?

They are very expressive

What is the phrase used to wish someone good luck in Italian?

In bocca al lupo

What is the Italian translation of 'nine'?

nove

What does 'alle' typically translate to in English when referring to time?

What is the Italian translation of 'January'?

Gennaio

What is the Italian translation of 'Monday'?

Lunedì

What time is 'alle due meno un quarto' in English?

1:45

What is the Italian translation of 'August'?

Agosto

Study Notes

Gestures and Facial Expressions

Italians use the "Italian hand gesture" (fingers together, moving up and down) to express uncertainty or disbelief
A "thumbs up" is used to show approval
Raised eyebrows and a quick nod may indicate agreement, while a frown may express disagreement or concern

Kissing on Cheeks

Italians greet friends and family with a kiss on both cheeks
The number of kisses may vary by region

Greetings

Informal greetings: Ciao (Hello/Hi/Goodbye), Come stai? (How are you?)
Formal greetings: Salve (Hello/Hi), Come sta? (How are you?)
Good morning: Buongiorno
Good afternoon: Buon pomeriggio
Good evening: Buonasera
Good night: Buonanotte

Introductions

Self-introduction: Ciao! Sono [Your Name]. Da dove vieni? (Hello! I'm [Your Name]. Where are you from?)
Response: Ciao! Sono [Their Name]. Piacere! So no dalle Filippine (Hello! I'm [Their Name]. Nice to meet you! I'm from the Philippines)

Numbers

0 - zero
1 - uno
2 - due
3 - tre
10 - dieci
100 - cento
1000 - mille
2000 - duemila
10,000 - diecimila
1,000,000 - un milione
10,000,000 - dieci milioni
100,000,000 - cento milioni
2,000,000,000 - due bilioni

Time

"Alle" in Italian typically translates to "at" or "at the" when referring to time
Examples: L'appuntamento è alle nove (The appointment is at nine), Il film inizia alle otto (The movie starts at eight), Ci vediamo alle tre (We'll see each other at three)

Months

1. Gennaio - January
1. Febbraio - February
1. Marzo - March
1. Aprile - April
1. Maggio - May
1. Giugno - June
1. Luglio - July
1. Agosto - August
1. Settembre - September
1. Ottobre - October
1. Novembre - November
1. Dicembre - December

Days

Lunedì - Monday
Martedì - Tuesday
Mercoledì - Wednesday
Giovedì - Thursday
Venerdì - Friday
Sabato - Saturday
Domenica - Sunday

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