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Giovanna and Nereo leaving a restaurant.Giovanna's out on a date with Nereo. They've just finished having dinner. But how will the evening end?
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Giovanna and Nereo at ice-cream counter. Vuoi un gelato? Offro io.
Would you like an ice cream? I'm offering.

Va bene, grazie.
OK, thanks.

Allora, cosa prendi?
So, what are you having?
Giovanna's friend chooses. Un cono al cioccolato e alla noce. Anche tu?
A chocolate and nut cornet. The same for you?

Io preferisco il gelato al cocco e alla panna cotta.
I'd prefer coconut and panna cotta ice cream.
Friend suggests what to do next. Cosa facciamo adesso? Ti accompagno a casa? Andiamo a piedi?
What shall we do now? Can I see you home? Shall we walk?

Va bene, ma è un po' lontano. Andiamo in macchina?
OK, but it's a bit far. Shall we go by car?
At the hotel entrance, Giovanna assess the possibilities. È stata una bella serata.
It's been a lovely evening.
Giovanna asks Nereo to come in for a drink. Vieni al bar a prendere un digestivo?
Want to come to the bar for a nightcap?
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