It’s important to show respect when you are speaking Italian. Our list of polite Italian expressions below will help teach you some manners and avoid offending people when interacting with Italians.

Some may say that all common courtesy is dead, those people probably don’t speak Italian.

It is always good to say please. Keep in mind that nobody wants some foreigner barking orders at them. So please say “Per favore” please.

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I don’t know what is about the word “Grazie”, but it really makes thanking people fun. Grazie Italy, I have never had such a good time expressing basic human kindness.

“Prego” is a very versatile word. It can mean “You’re welcome”, “Don’t mention it”, “Thank you”, and “By all means, after you”. And here I thought it was just the name of a pasta sauce.

More of a “don’t mention it” type of you’re welcome. It;s always good to show some respect for those respecting you.

Do not be one of those people that refuse to say “I’m sorry”. You will just upset those around you and make life more difficult for yourself. After all, it takes a lot of strength to say that you are sorry. And I don’t typically use language articles to teach life lessons. I guess I needed to vent, Mi dispiace!

Once you start saying “Mi scusi” you will be saying it all the time, regardless of what country you are in. Your friends will roll their eyes whenever you pass them by and exclaim “Mi scusi”. Don’t worry about it, just become fluent and move to Italy. Problem solved.

Don’t be afraid to ask people for information. Sometimes when I’m lonely, I’ll ask people for help even when I don’t need it.

For when you don’t want to barge into someone’s house. Or if you are a vampire and need permission to enter. We don’t discriminate here.

When you don’t know what someone is asking you, just say “Si” and hope for the best.

Don’t be afraid to be blunt with a stern “No”. That way there is no confusion.

Be sure to show your thanks. After all, you’re basically a giant helpless baby wandering the streets crying for help.

When you want to enthusiastically tell someone not to mention it, give them a “Si figuri”.

When you don’t understand, but it seems more important than something you can just shrug off with a “Si”.

“Salute” is a versatile word in Italian. It can be used when talking about your health, when someone sneezes, or as a cheers.

The more friends you make, the more cake you’ll bake. What’s better than a birthday?

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Christmas time is the best time of the year. Bring some happiness in Italian with this jolly phrase.

When your friend is going on a vacation, try to suppress your jealousy and tell them to have a nice trip.

The classic phrase you probably already knew. At least now you know how to spell it.

That’s our list, thanks for studying with us. Be sure to show the Italian people some manners during your next trip to Italy. After all, It’s nice to be nice to the nice.