2. GREETINGS AND SALUTATIONS HELLO (CIAO) BYE-BYE (CIAO CIAO) SEE YOU LATER (A DOPO) SEE YOU SOON (A PRESTO) SEE YOU TOMORROW (A DOMANI) FORMAL : INFORMAL: HI / BYE (SALVE) GOOD MORNING (BUON GIORNO) GOOD EVENING (BUONA SERA) GOOD NIGHT (BUONA NOTTE) GOODBYE (ARRIVEDERCI)

3. good topics of discussion good topics of discussion Bad topics of discussion Bad topics of discussion I nteresting topics: FoodWineSoccerMusic Current events Hobbies B oring topics: Private family matters Personal income Religion Politics II War World

4.  Family is the centre of the social structure;  Family provides both emotional and financial support to its members.

6. Table manners… 1) Wash your hands 2) Wait to begin eating until everyone is seated 3) The first toast 4) Don’t put your elbows on the table 5) Ask for permission to leave the table.

7. GIFTS

10. Events and entertainment soccer opera house Carnival in Venice