THE BIG TIP: Tourist Spots
This is very useful: probably someone start talking to you in a lift, or you are traveling and met someone at your hotel. You should really start by discussing about tourist spots in the city. Most probably we all have visited, if not, have known the famous tourist spots around.
SHARING IS CARING: Life Philosophy
Talk about life in general. It can reflect that you are someone comfortable, intelligent, and knowing how to live the life. How about sharing the tips to live a better life with each other?
PRIVATE QUESTIONS: Not too much, please
In any culture, it's not appropriate to ask too much private questions when you have just met someone. Start simple. Try not to interrogate someone into his or her life, but instead, ask simple questions, about names: how can I write your name?: if you bump into an Italian, ask him, how can i say 'Good Morning' in Italian? Ask smart private questions.
THE OPINIONATED ONE: I think the castle was too touristic for me
Keep your opinions to a minimum if the foreigner you've met is not so open-minded. However so, expressing dislikes in the correct way, are sometimes very acceptable because both of you might agree with each other and be best friends!
THE UNEXPECTED: Asking Directions
More often than not, as locals, we get asked for directions unexpectedly from passers-by who are either tourists or non-locals. The best way to end a conversation when they finished asking you (after they said thank you), is.. you are welcome, no problem at all, have a nice day!
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