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Giovanna and Marta arrive at Caffè Garibaldi in VicenzaHaving a pre-dinner aperitif is an Italian custom. Giovanna and her friend Marta stop for a quick one. Well, that's the intention.
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The waiter approaches Giovanna and Marta Buongiorno. Prego?
Good afternoon. What would you like?

Io vorrei un aperitivo della casa. E tu, cosa vuoi?
I'd like a house aperitif. And you, what would you like?

Marta, who's pregnant, orders her drink Io vorrei un aperitivo analcolico.
I'd like an alcohol-free aperitif.

Grazie.
Thank you.

Giovanna offers her drink to Marta. Cin Cin!
Cheers!

Vuoi assaggiarlo?
Would you like to try it?

Sì, grazie
Yes, thanks.

Marta tells Giovanna something. Si sente che c'è un po' d'alcool, ma è molto buono.
You can taste a bit of alcohol, but it's very nice.

Giovanna orders a second one Un altro, prego.
Another one, please.


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