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A: While it's not necessary to know Italian for getting around Italy, it's always helpful to learn some basic phrases to be polite and communicate with locals. Most Italians working at tourist destinations such as hotels, restaurants, airports, and train stations speak English. They are used to interacting with Americans visiting Italy and can switch from Italian to English with ease.

A: The currency used in Italy is the Euro. You can't use US dollars while in Italy. You can exchange US Dollars for Euros before travelling or while in Italy

A: The average high temperature around Il Prato in late September is around 81°F, while the average low temperature is around 60°F. The evenings can be cool, so it's a good idea to bring a light jacket or sweater.

A: If you're having a proper sit-down meal in a restaurant, the rule of thumb for rewarding good service is to leave the waitstaff about €1 per diner. Often a party will just round up the check by a few euros, say, for instance leaving €55 for a €52 check. If you want to tip more than that, you still don't need to leave more than 10 percent of the total check. Tips of 15 percent to 20 percent, while standard in U.S. restaurants, are just unheard of in Italy. And remember, for really lousy or indifferent service, you should leave niente (nothing).