Who says Grazie?

Italians like to say 'Grazie' as a sign of good manners and they like to say it every chance they get. Although this simple word is perfectly acceptable there are so many other expressions that will make you sound like the most polite person in Italy.
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Is Grazie French or Italian?

Grazie is thanks in Italian.
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Why do some Italians say Grazia?

You say grazie when someone is offering you something that you want to accept, but you also use it if you want to refuse. Unlike English, there is no difference such as Yes, please/ No thanks in Italian. Italians say grazie in any case, both if they want to accept or to refuse.
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What do Italians say after Grazie?

The response to grazie that you're most likely to use or hear is prego (you're welcome), or you could say di niente (not at all). For greater emphasis you can use s'immagini or si figuri in the formal form, and figurati informally (don't mention it).
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What country is Grazie?

Italians usually thank each other with a grazie.
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Is Grazie German?

Translation of Grazie – German–English dictionary

She's intelligent and graceful.
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Are Americans welcome in Italy?

For more information see Requirement for Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination for Air Passengers. Check the CDC website for additional information and Frequently Asked Questions. U.S. citizens may travel to Italy for any reason, including tourism.
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How do Sicilians say thank you?

Grazie assai

The expression 'Grazie assai' is more colloquial and is primarily used to say thank you very much in Italian in the southern regions of Italy, such as in Rome, Campania and Sicily.
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Why do Italians say Prego first?

You are welcome

It basically is an automatism and it is considered the cornerstone of basic politeness. If someone says “grazie” to you and you don't reply “prego,” you might be considered rude, so watch out for that!
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What is Grazie Prego?

If you've just said Grazie to someone, they may reply with Prego literally meaning You're welcome or My pleasure.
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How do Italians greet themselves?

The common verbal greeting is “Ciao” (Hello). This is quite casual. People may also say “Buongiorno” (Good day) or “Buonasera” (Good evening) to be more formal.
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Is it pronounced Grazi or Grazie?

It's not graz-i. There is an E on the end of grazie that you pronounce almost like an A sound. You can sound out the pronunciation as grazi-ay.
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What do Italians say when they're angry?

Arrabbiato means angry in Italian. It comes from rabbia (anger) and it can be used in all kinds of situations. A slang word for the same feeling is incavolato or the slightly more rude incazzato. If something 'makes you angry', use the construction “mi fa arrabbiare/incavolare/incazzare”.
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What does Grazie Tutto mean?

thank you everything. thank you so much for everything. thanks for playing. thanks for sharing.
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What does an Italian call a non Italian?

“Medigan” is Italian slang for anyone who's not Italian. Uncle Nunzi divides the world into two groups. Italians and Medigans. Medigan is not a nice word. It's a contraction of the words merde de cannes, meaning “dog poop.” Uncle uses the term medigan in the broadest possible sense.
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Is Prego from Italy?

The word "prego" comes from the Italian verb "pregare", which means "to pray" or "to beg".
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What does chooch mean in Italian?

Noun. chooch (plural chooches) (Italian slang) A stupid person; a meathead.
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What do Italians say before eating food?

"Buon appetito" is an italian phrase said before and during a meal, thus, it is certainly categorized as an eating phrase.
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Why do Italians say allora?

Allora (so, then, well) is one of those filler words that's highly useful when thinking of what to say in Italian. It buys you a little time and tells the listener you're thinking things over, especially when used by itself, or to introduce a sentence.
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What does Prego mean in Sicilian?

/'preɡo/ (risposta / invito) please / you're welcome , after you , don't mention it. - “Grazie mille” – “prego” “Thank you so much” – “You're welcome” Prego, si accomodi!
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Are Sicilians considered Italian?

Sicilian is not a dialect of Italian but actually precedes the Italian language. While Italian is based on Latin, Sicilian incorporates components of Greek, Arabic, French, Catalan, and Spanish. Sicilian is actually a distinct language and different dialects of it are spoken throughout the island.
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Does Prego mean thank you in Italian?

The most common translation is 'you're welcome': prego is what you say when someone else thanks you. – Grazie mille! – Prego. – Thanks very much!
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What should an American not do in Italy?

12 Things NOT To Do In Italy
  • Breakfast – Expect A Lavish Spread.
  • Train Ticket – Board Without Validating Your Ticket.
  • Coffee – Order A Latte (Please Don't)
  • Clothes – Wear A Tube Top Or Shorts To A Church.
  • Water – Ask For Still, Thinking It's Tap.
  • GPS – Believe Google Is Your Best Friend (Not Always)
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How does Italy feel about Americans?

In general, Italians respect Americans and always welcome them as friends. They adore the curiosity of American tourists in regard to experiencing Italian culture, and they love the way that Americans enjoy their food.
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Is it rude to tip in Italy?

There is no strict rule about tipping in Italy. Leaving a tip is a courteous gesture that shows the person who provided a service to you, that you appreciated their help. As such, leaving a tip is entirely up to you and, in many cases, it will not be expected, albeit appreciated.
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