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Learn how to say cheers in Italian with salute and cin cin — plus the toasting customs Italians take seriously, from the eye contact rule to the no-arm-crossing rule. Join Max and Sofia as they break down when to use each phrase, how to make a proper toast with brindiamo, and share the seven-years-of-bad-luck superstition every Italian knows. Don't forget to check out our article "How to Say Cheers in Italian: Your Complete Guide" on LearnItalianPod.com for the full lesson, transcript, and bonus phrases. Powered by ItalianChat, where you'll master real-world Italian conversations in just 10 minutes a day. Chapters:00:00:05 - Cheers in Italian: More Than Just a Word00:00:53 - Salute and Cin Cin: The Two Ways to Toast00:01:18 - How to Pronounce Salute and Cin Cin00:01:37 - When to Use Salute vs Cin Cin00:02:04 - The Eye Contact Rule Every Italian Follows00:02:38 - Never Cross Arms at the Table00:02:56 - Aperitivo in Rome: A Live Scenario00:03:29 - Brindiamo A: How to Make a Real Italian Toast