During the trip in the same country or abroad you may need outside assistance at every step. For example, either for moving out of the way so you can take a photo of a famous sight or sculpture, or if you want to take photos of your friends and yourself, you’ll have to use your politeness and smile.
If you want to be served good in the restaurant or hotel don’t be rude with the staff. They will treat you much better when they saw your good manners. Try not to be loud, overbearing and captious. In case with making pictures, ask people politely for help or permission to photograph them (if they are famous or you are interested in their work). Try not to use flesh, because it may harm their eyes or just bring short inconvenience.
When you travel to other countries, especially those with other languages, culture and customs, it will be a great idea if you decide to learn what is thought to be polite in that area.
Let’s have a look at some popular countries to go: Italy and France. We will share a few simple phrases with you that are often used in those countries. Speaking in somebody’s native language will not only highlight your politeness, but will often turn an otherwise stiff interaction into a warm exchange, no matter what the scenario.
Here is a list of the most utilized phrases
| English | French | Italian | | please | s'il vous plait | per favore | | excuse me | pardon | scusi | | i'm sorry | je suis dèsole | mi dispiace | | thank you(very much) | merci(beaucoup) | grazie(mille) | | hello/good day | bonjour | buon giorno | | good evening | bonsoir | buona notte | | goodbye | au revoir | arrivederci |
Keep in mind the saying: You catch more flies with honey than you do this with vinegar! This works for traveling as well!
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