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Receptionist at reception deskAs Giovanna checks into her hotel, the receptionist checks the spelling of her surname.
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Giovanna arrives at hotel. Buonasera, signora. Ha una prenotazione?
Good evening. Do you have a reservation?

Sì.
Yes.

Il suo nome, per favore.
Your name, please.

Giovanna Vaccaro.
Giovanna Vaccaro.

Un momento.
One moment.

Giovanna spells her name. Vaccaro con doppia C?
Vaccaro with double C?

Sì, V-A-doppia C-A-R-O.
Yes, V-A-double C-A-R-O.

Un documento, per favore.
Do you have any identification, please?

Sì, ecco la mia carta d'identità.
Yes, here's my identity card.

The receptionist hands over her room key. Ecco la sua chiave. È la camera numero due zero tre.
Here is your key. It's room two zero three.

Grazie.
Thank you.

The receptionist calls Giovanna back. Ah signora! La sua firma, per favore.
Ah, excuse me! Your signature, please.

Giovanna is back at the desk. Ah, già! Mi scusi!
Oh, of course! I'm sorry!

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