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29 [twenty-nine]

At the restaurant 1

29 [ventinove]	Al ristorante 1

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Successful speaking can be learnt!

Speaking is relatively easy. Successful speaking, on the other hand, is much more difficult. That is to say, how we say something is more important than that what we say. Various studies have shown this. Listeners subconsciously pay attention to certain characteristics of speakers. Thus, we can influence whether or not our speech will be well received. We just always have to pay close attention to how we speak. This applies to our body language as well. It must be authentic and fit with our personality. The voice also plays a role, because it is always assessed too. With men, for example, a deeper voice is advantageous. It makes the speaker appear confident and competent. On the other hand, a variation of voice has no effect. Particularly important however, is speed when speaking. The success of conversations was examined in experiments. Successful speaking means being able to persuade others. He who wants to persuade others must not speak too quickly. Otherwise he gives the impression that he is not sincere. But speaking too slowly is also unfavorable. People who speak very slowly come across as unintelligent. Therefore, it's best to speak with average speed. 3.5 words per second is ideal. Pauses are also important in speaking. They make our speech more natural and believable. As a consequence, listeners trust us. 4 or 5 pauses per minute are ideal. So just try to control your speech better! Then let the next interview come…

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Is this table taken?	È l_b_r_ q_e_t_ t_v_l_? È libero questo tavolo? È l_____ q_____ t______ È libero questo tavolo? _ ______ ______ _______ È libero questo tavolo?
I would like the menu, please.	V_r_e_ i_ m_n_, p_r f_v_r_. Vorrei il menu, per favore. V_____ i_ m____ p__ f______ Vorrei il menu, per favore. ______ __ _____ ___ _______ Vorrei il menu, per favore.
What would you recommend?	C_e c_s_ m_ p_ò r_c_o_a_d_r_? Che cosa mi può raccomandare? C__ c___ m_ p__ r____________ Che cosa mi può raccomandare? ___ ____ __ ___ _____________ Che cosa mi può raccomandare?

I’d like a beer.	V_r_e_ u_a b_r_a_ Vorrei una birra. V_____ u__ b_____ Vorrei una birra. ______ ___ ______ Vorrei una birra.
I’d like a mineral water.	V_r_e_ u_a m_n_r_l_. Vorrei una minerale. V_____ u__ m________ Vorrei una minerale. ______ ___ _________ Vorrei una minerale.
I’d like an orange juice.	V_r_e_ u_’_r_n_i_t_. Vorrei un’aranciata. V_____ u____________ Vorrei un’aranciata. ______ _____________ Vorrei un’aranciata.

I’d like a coffee.	V_r_e_ u_ c_f_è_ Vorrei un caffè. V_____ u_ c_____ Vorrei un caffè. ______ __ ______ Vorrei un caffè.
I’d like a coffee with milk.	V_r_e_ u_ c_f_è m_c_h_a_o_ Vorrei un caffè macchiato. V_____ u_ c____ m_________ Vorrei un caffè macchiato. ______ __ _____ __________ Vorrei un caffè macchiato.
With sugar, please.	C_n l_ z_c_h_r_, p_r f_v_r_. Con lo zucchero, per favore. C__ l_ z________ p__ f______ Con lo zucchero, per favore. ___ __ _________ ___ _______ Con lo zucchero, per favore.

I’d like a tea.	V_r_e_ u_ t_. Vorrei un tè. V_____ u_ t__ Vorrei un tè. ______ __ ___ Vorrei un tè.
I’d like a tea with lemon.	V_r_e_ u_ t_ a_ l_m_n_. Vorrei un tè al limone. V_____ u_ t_ a_ l______ Vorrei un tè al limone. ______ __ __ __ _______ Vorrei un tè al limone.
I’d like a tea with milk.	V_r_e_ u_ t_ c_n l_t_e_ Vorrei un tè con latte. V_____ u_ t_ c__ l_____ Vorrei un tè con latte. ______ __ __ ___ ______ Vorrei un tè con latte.

Do you have cigarettes?	H_ d_l_e s_g_r_t_e_ Ha delle sigarette? H_ d____ s_________ Ha delle sigarette? __ _____ __________ Ha delle sigarette?
Do you have an ashtray?	H_ u_ p_r_a_e_e_e_ Ha un portacenere? H_ u_ p___________ Ha un portacenere? __ __ ____________ Ha un portacenere?
Do you have a light?	H_ d_ a_c_n_e_e_ Ha da accendere? H_ d_ a_________ Ha da accendere? __ __ __________ Ha da accendere?

I’m missing a fork.	M_ m_n_a u_a f_r_h_t_a_ Mi manca una forchetta. M_ m____ u__ f_________ Mi manca una forchetta. __ _____ ___ __________ Mi manca una forchetta.
I’m missing a knife.	M_ m_n_a u_ c_l_e_l_. Mi manca un coltello. M_ m____ u_ c________ Mi manca un coltello. __ _____ __ _________ Mi manca un coltello.
I’m missing a spoon.	M_ m_n_a u_ c_c_h_a_o_ Mi manca un cucchiaio. M_ m____ u_ c_________ Mi manca un cucchiaio. __ _____ __ __________ Mi manca un cucchiaio.

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