[{"role": "user", "content": "I have to write a letter to an Italian friend about Tom, but I don't want to be rude. Can you please help me translate the sentence 'Tom's repulsive' into Italian?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "While the translation of 'Tom's repulsive' is indeed 'Tom \u00e8 disgustoso', if you're trying not to be rude, you might want to consider using a softer phrase to convey your thoughts. However, if you still want to use that phrase, the correct translation is 'Tom \u00e8 disgustoso'."}, {"role": "user", "content": "I see what you mean. What would be a softer way to say that?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "A softer way to say that could be 'Tom non mi piace molto' which means 'I don't like Tom very much'. Alternatively, you could say 'Tom non \u00e8 il mio tipo di persona' which means 'Tom is not my kind of person'. These phrases convey a similar message without being as blunt as 'Tom \u00e8 disgustoso'."}, {"role": "user", "content": "That's really helpful, thank you so much!"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "You're welcome! I'm glad I could help. I hope your letter to your Italian friend goes well, and you're able to express your thoughts in a way that's both honest and respectful."}]