[{"role": "user", "content": "I'm planning a trip to Italy and I have an irrational fear, so I'd love to know how to say 'I'm scared of dogs' in Italian, in case I need to communicate that while I'm there."}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Don't worry, it's completely understandable to have fears like that! The translation for 'I'm scared of dogs' in Italian is 'Io sono spaventata dai cani.' If you're a male, you would say 'Io sono spaventato dai cani.'"}, {"role": "user", "content": "That's really helpful, thank you! What if I want to ask someone to keep their dog away from me? Is there a polite way to do that?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "You can say 'Potrebbe tenere il suo cane lontano da me, per favore?' which translates to 'Could you keep your dog away from me, please?' This should help you communicate your needs clearly and politely."}]