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Greet a friend or colleague Say hello and ask 'how are you?' in Kannada.

Say thank you, the local way Thank a shopkeeper or auto driver properly.

Order a coffee Walk up and order a filter coffee in Kannada.

Pay with UPI Ask a vendor if they take UPI and pay by phone.

Bargain with an auto driver Negotiate a fair fare — don't take the first price!

Haggle for vegetables Ask the price at the market and try to get a deal.

Order a full meal Order biryani (or your favourite) at a restaurant.

Catch the right bus Ask where to board and which bus goes your way.

Buy a metro token Ask for a token and find your platform.

Sort out a wrong bill Politely query an extra charge or service tax.

Ask the police for help Approach an officer and ask for help in Kannada.

Reach a women's helpline Know the words to ask for urgent help.

Count to ten out loud Say the numbers to a vendor while buying something.

Use your first ten words Yes, no, okay, enough, come, go — drop them into one day.

Buy a veg puff at a bakery Order the Bengaluru classic, in Kannada.

Answer a delivery call Guide the rider to your door without switching to English.

Order breakfast at a café A quick South Indian café: token, counter, masala dosa, coffee at the end.

Enquire about a PG room Rent, deposit, gate timing — the whole conversation.