I do recommend that one of the first things you do before taking off to Italy is to buy yourself a travel guide book and also a phrase book. In the big cities many of the locals speak English particularly in the hospitality industry however it is always beneficial to at least know some of the everyday words. In the regional areas in most cases only the local language is spoken. I have experienced whenever I speak my “broken” Italian to the locals they are so delighted they are more likely to try harder to communicate. I have friends who have visited Italy and felt the trip would have been even better if they had at least some basic Italian.
An example. I enjoy my coffee hot, however in most cases in Italy it is served warm. So I know I must order “un cappuccino – molto caldo per favore”, = a cappuccino very hot please. Naturally when you do speak a few words of Italian they will invariably respond in Italian but it is fun and you will learn more of the language.
A basic phrase book can be so helpful in just reading a menu or understanding signs.
I like my coffee hot also. I cant believe how many great pictures you have to show. JD.
I am actually realising how many photos I have now, so it is making it so much fun. Thanx for your comment, I always appreciate it L
I did not realize that coffee is served warming Italy. I enjoyed the pictures and your advice to pick up a phrase book.
Hi Linda I have had coffee in many places all over Italy and it is very rarely hot. I appreciate your comments very much Glad you enjoyed the photos Lyn
Coffee is served at a temperature that allows you to drink it straight away. If it is too hot it means the milk has probably been burnt. Many places in Australia serve the coffee too hot. Sometimes the barista will get a bit sniffy if you ask for your coffee hot.
So far I have not experienced a sniffy barista but then I always ask very nicely.
I love my coffee warm and ready to drink, so my favourite place for Un cappaccino is of course Italy. Its also my favourite for un vino or due vino. Please keep the great photos coming.
thanx Donna, I always welcome your feedback L x
One of the other useful words to use? After you have had your coffee and need the bathroom is ‘bagno’!
Hey Mary, great to hear. Yes, Bagno? Not dove bagno . thanx L x.
I learned Italian a long time ago, with a plan to visit the country at some stage. (I worked for a doctor in Adelaide who had a lot of Italian patients!), so hope to get thre one day. Lots of great info. Many thanks.
Thanx Di, I appreciate hearing from you Lyn
Great tips, things that you just don’t think of when you are travelling.
As allways, love the photo’s.
Yvonne
Yes, I actually learned the hard way. thanx for your feedback L
Hi Lyn, love it all, as I don’t think I’ll ever get to Italy, so I’m visiting through you. Love Lyn
Hi Lyn, great to hear from you, thanx for your feedback Lyn
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