Because a little courtesy can go a long way.

While traveling abroad I have found by making an effort to learn some key words and phrases, it can open the door to a smile.

It also shows kindness and courtesy. Take a few moments to say and correctly pronounce “Please” and “Thank You.”  There are Apps and YouTube Video’s that can be helpful resources to consider before your next trip.

FRENCH

Please: s’il vous plait (see-voo-Play)

Thank You: merci (mare-SEE)

ITALIAN

Please: per favore (pehr FAH-voh-reh)

Thank You: grazie (graht-ZEE-EH)

JAPANESE

Please: Onegaishimasu

Thank You: arigato (ah-REE-gah-toe)

Spanish

Please: por favor (poor faw-VOOR)

Thank You: gracias (GRAH-see-as)

Swahili

Please: tafadhali (tah-fa-DAHL-ee)

Thank You: asante (ah-SAHN-tay)

Portuguese

From Brazil

Please: por favor

Thank You: Obrigado/a (Oh-bree-gah-dooh/dah) — use the male form if you are male and the female form if you are female.

Happy Travels!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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