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Giovanna enters the boutique.Time for a spot of shopping. Giovanna needs to update her wardrobe and pops into a boutique in the centre of Thiene, near Vicenza.
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The assistant approaches Giovanna. Buongiorno. Mi dica?
Good morning. May I help you?

Buongiorno, cerco una giacca elegante.
Good morning, I'm looking for a smart jacket.

Sì, ne abbiamo in nero, in rosso, in bianco e in grigio.
Yes, we have some in black, red, white and grey.

Giovanna asks about the brown jacket. Mi piacciono molto. Quella bianca è bella.
I like them a lot. That white one is beautiful.

Questa?
This one?

Anzi no, quella marrone. Posso provarla?
Actually, no, that brown one. Can I try it on?

Giovanna tries on the brown jacket. Bellissima.
Very, very nice.

Abbiamo anche i pantaloni, le camice e i top abbinati.
We also have matching trousers, shirts and tops.

Giovanna declines. No, no grazie. Voglio solo la giacca.
No, no, thank you. I just want the jacket.

Giovanna walks out wearing the whole lot. Io rido, ma la mia carta di credito piange.
I'm laughing, but my credit card's crying.

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