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Office Communications in Italian
Welcome to your A2 lesson on office communications! Whether you are writing an email or answering a phone call in an Italian office, politeness and clarity are key.
Writing Professional Emails
When starting an email, use Gentile (Dear) followed by the person's title, such as Gentile Direttore (Dear Director). To sign off politely, use Cordiali saluti (Kind regards).
Making Business Phone Calls
On the phone, introduce yourself immediately. Use the polite form of address (Lei) for colleagues you don't know well and clients.
- Pronto? - Hello? (on the phone)
- Posso parlare con...? - May I speak with...?
Common Mistakes
Beginners often use the informal 'tu' on the phone. In business contexts, always stick to the formal 'Lei' until invited to do otherwise.
Words
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Patterns
Posso parlare con ___?
May I speak with...? Use this when calling someone in an office.
Le scrivo per ___
I am writing to... Use this at the start of a professional email.
Vorrei fissare ___
I would like to schedule... Use this to arrange appointments.