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Formal and Informal Register (Registro Formale e Informale)·Identifying Register — Social Situations
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Rule reminder

In Italian society, the choice of register is a social signal. Using 'tu' when 'Lei' is expected can seem disrespectful. Using 'Lei' when 'tu' is expected can seem cold or distant.

Identifying Register — Social Situations1 / 10

At work, a new manager introduces himself. You respond: 'Molto piacere!' Is this appropriate?

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→ Identifying Register — Formal or Informal?→ Identifying Register — Correct for the Situation?→ Identifying Register — Spot the Markers→ Identifying Register — Multiple Contexts
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