I love the word prego for so many reasons. First of all, it sounds so simple and positive. I’ve never seen anyone say the word without a smile on their face. It is a friendly word that conveys a sense of harmony and agreement. I think it is a pure expression that reflects the Italian culture and the gentility of the people in many ways.
Prego…. you hear it everywhere and it means many things. It is so simple and subtle though often used, it communicates a sense of openness, a state of harmony, an attitude of tolerance and gentility, of apology, courtesy, refinement If I had to pick one Italian word that embodies the character of the Italians, it is the word Prego.
This one little word means more than just a word. "Please, may I help you?" "What can I do for you?" When I approach another rider in front of me, instead of speeding up to stop me from passing them, they wave me in front of them while saying "prego". "Please, pass me on the street" (even though you just about ran my 4 year old over) "I am sorry!" "Of course you can get in front of me on the grocery line, please take my place" . "Please you almost killed me but I am still alive, so prego". "What would you like?" "No problem". Every time I accidentally bump into or offend someone, they never get irate, but always apologize saying" prego….e la colpa mia".
If I had to select the Italian word that I love and hear the most during the day, it is the word" prego".
Prego…. you hear it everywhere and it means many things. It is so simple and subtle though often used, it communicates a sense of openness, a state of harmony, an attitude of tolerance and gentility, of apology, courtesy, refinement If I had to pick one Italian word that embodies the character of the Italians, it is the word Prego.
This one little word means more than just a word. "Please, may I help you?" "What can I do for you?" When I approach another rider in front of me, instead of speeding up to stop me from passing them, they wave me in front of them while saying "prego". "Please, pass me on the street" (even though you just about ran my 4 year old over) "I am sorry!" "Of course you can get in front of me on the grocery line, please take my place" . "Please you almost killed me but I am still alive, so prego". "What would you like?" "No problem". Every time I accidentally bump into or offend someone, they never get irate, but always apologize saying" prego….e la colpa mia".
If I had to select the Italian word that I love and hear the most during the day, it is the word" prego".
