[{"role": "user", "content": "I'm trying to learn some phrases to help a friend who's visiting Italy and I was wondering, how would you translate the sentence 'You look terrible' into Italian, in a way that's still polite and considerate?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "The translation of 'You look terrible' into Italian is 'Voi avete un aspetto terribile.' However, please note that this phrase can still be quite direct. If you want to express concern for someone's appearance in a more polite way, you might consider alternative phrases that convey your worry without being too blunt."}, {"role": "user", "content": "That's really helpful, thank you. I want to make sure my friend feels supported during their visit. Are there any other phrases I could use to show I care about their well-being without coming across as rude?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Yes, there are several phrases you could use. For example, you could say 'Stai poco bene?' which means 'Aren't you feeling well?' This shows you're concerned about their health without making a direct comment on their appearance. Remember, the key to being polite in Italian, as in many languages, is to show genuine interest and care for the other person."}]