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A polite way to greet someone new.
문화적 배경
The 'Bella Figura' concept means that your first introduction is vital. Using 'molto piacere' correctly shows you are 'educato' (well-mannered). Introductions can be more tactile. A handshake might be accompanied by a pat on the shoulder or, if you are friends of friends, a double cheek kiss (starting on the left). In the fast-paced business world of Milan, 'molto piacere' is often followed immediately by the exchange of business cards (biglietti da visita). In Italian-American communities, the phrase is often remembered but sometimes used as a general greeting even for people already known, which differs from modern Italian usage.
The Handshake Rule
Always offer your hand while saying the phrase. It completes the social 'contract'.
Don't Repeat It
If you say it twice to the same person, they will think you have memory loss!
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A polite way to greet someone new.
The Handshake Rule
Always offer your hand while saying the phrase. It completes the social 'contract'.
Don't Repeat It
If you say it twice to the same person, they will think you have memory loss!
The 'Mio' Add-on
If they beat you to it, just say 'Piacere mio'. It's fast, native-sounding, and polite.
Eye Contact
In Italy, looking away while saying 'molto piacere' is considered rude or suspicious.
셀프 테스트
Choose the most appropriate response when meeting a new colleague.
Collega: 'Buongiorno, sono Alessandro.' — Tu: '________'
'Molto piacere' is the standard way to respond to an introduction.
Complete the formal introduction.
Molto piacere di fare la _____ conoscenza.
'Sua' is the formal possessive adjective used with 'Lei'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are leaving a party and want to tell the host you enjoyed meeting them.
Use the past tense 'È stato' when saying goodbye.
Complete the dialogue with the most polite response.
A: 'Molto piacere di conoscerla, Dottore.' — B: '________'
'Il piacere è tutto mio' is the most elegant and formal response.
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시각 학습 자료
Formal vs Informal
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Collega: 'Buongiorno, sono Alessandro.' — Tu: '________'
'Molto piacere' is the standard way to respond to an introduction.
Molto piacere di fare la _____ conoscenza.
'Sua' is the formal possessive adjective used with 'Lei'.
You are leaving a party and want to tell the host you enjoyed meeting them.
Use the past tense 'È stato' when saying goodbye.
A: 'Molto piacere di conoscerla, Dottore.' — B: '________'
'Il piacere è tutto mio' is the most elegant and formal response.
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자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Yes, 'Piacere' is very common and slightly more casual. 'Molto piacere' is just a bit more polite.
No, 'molto piacere' stays the same whether a man or a woman is speaking, and regardless of who they are talking to.
No, use 'È stato un piacere' (It was a pleasure) when leaving.
It happens! You can say: 'Scusa, puoi ripetere il tuo nome? Piacere, [Nome].'
Yes, it's a bit more emphatic and warm, often used in Southern Italy.
Yes, especially when being introduced by a third party. 'Molto piacere di conoscerti (virtualmente)'.
You don't need to! A smile or a nod is enough to end that specific ritual.
Absolutely. It is the standard professional greeting for first meetings.
That's the Italian version of 'Enchanted'. It's very old-fashioned or used flirtatiously. Stick to 'Molto piacere'.
No, the correct preposition is 'di' + infinitive: 'Molto piacere di conoscerti'.
관련 표현
Piacere di conoscerti
similarPleased to meet you (informal)
Lieto di conoscerla
specialized formHappy to know you (formal)
Il piacere è mio
builds onThe pleasure is mine
È stato un piacere
contrastIt was a pleasure
A piacer vostro
relatedAs you wish
