Gearing up for a trip?

Here’s how to say “hello” in different languages spoken around the world.

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The world is becoming a smaller place.

Two older men greeting each other at outdoor fruit stand in Italy

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Thanks to new technology and better modes of travel, were all able to connect faster than ever before.

And thats why learning a second language may be a great idea, especially for jet setters.

Even maintaining basic conversations will make your host country a more welcoming place.

And as adults, its harder for us to keep an open mind.

Just venture to have fun.

Dont have time to learn an entire language before your trip?

Thats OK. Just see to it to master this one word: Hello.

Its certainly the first thing you should learn, Touma shares.