Gift-giving_etiquette 送禮禮儀

1、Gift-giving EtiquetteBrief Introduction In gerneral people love to give and receive gifts.They are reminders of pleasant times and friendships. But each country has its seasons and occasions for giving gifts. Gift-giving in some cultures is considered an integral part of building intercultural profe

2、ssional and social relationships. The careful selection and wrapping of a gift and presenting it at the proper time with proper manners conveys to others your social sensitivity and good manners. Part 1: The Value of Gift-givingOne mans meat can be another mans poison.To give the proper gift one mus

3、t understand the culture of the receiver. Two examples: In Germany, In Germany, red roses are red roses are symbolic of symbolic of a strong a strong romantic romantic intrestintrest.To Japanese, To Japanese, presenting a knife is presenting a knife is symbolically symbolically suggesting suicide.su

4、ggesting suicide.Where Gift-giving Matters Highly important in business: Japan Important but not fatal: Middle East, Pacific rim countries Somewhat important: Latin America, Central and Eastern Europe Not important: Australia,Canada, United States, United Kingdom, Northern European Part 2: Gift-givi

5、ng Customs Gift-giving in Japan:Gift-giving in Japan:1.Gift-giving is an institution and a revered custom in Japan.2.Favorite gifts with Japanese are imported liquor, consumables of high quality, and design-made products.3. Importance is attached not only to what one gives, but also to where the pre

6、sent was bought. Some rules for gift-giving with the Some rules for gift-giving with the Japanese:Japanese: Never surprise the receiver. Wrap the gift. Dont insist the receiver open the gift then and there. Give and receive gift with both hands. Comment on the modesty and insignificance of your gift

7、. Never give four of anything. The value of a gift befits the status of the recipient. Gift are usually exchanged at the end of a visit. Try not to get caught empty-handed. Expect-and respect-reciprocity. Cash handouts should be avoided. Style is just as important as substance.Gift-giving in China:G

8、ift-giving in China: In China, In China, high valuehigh value is placed on the practice of is placed on the practice of Guanxi which is rooted in Confucian values. Guanxi which is rooted in Confucian values. Since the Chinese view gifts as symbols of friendship, Since the Chinese view gifts as symbo

9、ls of friendship, trust and mutual obligation, it is best to select items trust and mutual obligation, it is best to select items that represent ones own that represent ones own cultureculture. .The following items are The following items are suggested:suggested: Desk accessories Kitchen gadgets Fra

10、med paintings Calculators and Watches Flowers and Food A cellular phone or small CD playerGifts to Gifts to avoid avoid are:are: Foreign currency Green headwear Clocks Umbrellas White flowers Sharp objects like knives or scissorsChinese tend to accept the following:Chinese tend to accept the followi

11、ng: Do not unwrap a gift in the presence of the giver. Always receive with two hands. Politely show reluctance when accepting a gift. Reciprocation is also necessary .Gift-giving in AmericaGift-giving in America Wrapping a business gift is not necessary. Gifts are opened in front of the giver. The o

12、ral expression of thanks is followed by a written one. Business gifts to the office or department are opened immediately and shared by all.Gift-giving in some other cultures Gift-giving in some other cultures (superstitions and taboos):(superstitions and taboos): Avoid giving gifts to the French until a personal relationship has been developed; av