How important is it that I use the formal and informal phrases at appropriate times?
For example, if I just met you on italki and I say "Ciao!" instead of the more formal "Salve!" is that offensive?

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Absolutely not. You can use Ciao or, if u wanna be more polite, buongiorno, buonasera, arrivederci. Usually on the web it's always ciao

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