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]]>Polite gestures such as “please”, “thank you”, “excuse me”, “yes”, “no”, and the local greetings and farewells can go a long way. They show that you have basic respect for the people around you and will make it much easier to connect to the people at your destination. It’s also a good idea to see if there are any unforeseen politeness codes in that region that you should be aware of.
If you’re in a touristy area, you’ll probably want to sample the local cuisine and buy souvenirs or at least window shop. Phrases such as “how much does this cost,” and “may I have that” are useful whenever you’re in a purchasing setting. In addition, at a restaurant, if you have dietary restrictions, be sure you know how to ask “does this have __” about specific dishes and how to express that you can’t eat certain foods.
Finally, there’s the basics that you’ve probably thought of yourself which you’ll find you’ll often need in day-to-day life. “Where’s the bathroom”, “Can you give me directions to__”, “I only speak English. Do you speak English?” and just in case of emergency, “I need help”. With these several simple base phrases, you should have an easier time getting around in your temporary home!
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]]>Polite gestures such as “please”, “thank you”, “excuse me”, “yes”, “no”, and the local greetings and farewells can go a long way. They show that you have basic respect for the people around you and will make it much easier to connect to the people at your destination. It’s also a good idea to see if there are any unforeseen politeness codes in that region that you should be aware of.
If you’re in a touristy area, you’ll probably want to sample the local cuisine and buy souvenirs or at least window shop. Phrases such as “how much does this cost,” and “may I have that” are useful whenever you’re in a purchasing setting. In addition, at a restaurant, if you have dietary restrictions, be sure you know how to ask “does this have __” about specific dishes and how to express that you can’t eat certain foods.
Finally, there’s the basics that you’ve probably thought of yourself which you’ll find you’ll often need in day-to-day life. “Where’s the bathroom”, “Can you give me directions to__”, “I only speak English. Do you speak English?” and just in case of emergency, “I need help”. With these several simple base phrases, you should have an easier time getting around in your temporary home!
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