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University of Washington Honors Program in Rome


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I would categorize this phrase as a people and travel phrase because it relates to how to deal with guys, especially Italian guys.

 
   
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Sei gentilíssimo, ma non sei il mio tipo de rigazzo

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Sei simpatícissimo. Lasciami il tuo numero di telefono. Ti chiamo yo.

 
   
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You are very nice, but you are not my type of guy.

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You are very nice. Give me your phone number. I will call you.

 
   
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I learned this phrase from my friend in Northern Italy. If a rather tenacious guy is pursuing you, the second phrase will probably get him to leave you alone more quickly than the first phrase. While the first may be the more honest pick, it may not get the infatuated gentleman to leave you alone. These are less useful for the guys, but you could use them with Italian women too if the situation were to arise.