Germany: Gift giving pays attention to packaging
Gifts in Germany should be given with special attention to whether the gifts are appropriate and beautifully packaged. Roses are for lovers and must not be given casually; Germans like to be invited for outings, but the host needs to make careful and thoughtful arrangements before departure.
Arab countries: Do not give gifts when meeting for the first time
Arabs do not give gifts when meeting for the first time, otherwise it will be regarded as bribery. According to Arab customs, old items and wine cannot be given to people; especially gifts cannot be given to wives of real-world friends who have business contacts. It is not allowed to ask about their home situation. When visiting an Arab home, you must not stare at an item non-stop, as the Arab host will definitely ask you to accept it, otherwise you will be despised in your heart.
France: Send flowers without binding
Gifts in France are generally chosen at the time of reunion. Gift selection should show praise for the wisdom of the French host. When invited to a French home for dinner, you should send a few untied flowers.
Latin America: Do not send handkerchiefs, knives and scissors
In Latin America, knives and scissors are not allowed, otherwise it is considered the end of friendship. Handkerchiefs should not be used as gifts because they are associated with tears. Latinos like small household products produced in the United States, such as kitchen utensils. In Latin American countries, items with high taxes are very popular, and it is best not to give luxury goods.
Japan: Gifts must be given, not useful
Japanese people pay attention to etiquette and have the custom of giving gifts. But generally give items that are of little use to themselves, and the recipient can transfer them. Japanese people like Chinese silk, famous wine and traditional Chinese medicine, and they also like some famous brand goods, but they are more disgusted with things with fox badger patterns, because the fox is a symbol of greed, and the badger represents cunning. When visiting ordinary people’s homes, you can only give 15 chrysanthemums, and the royal badge has 16 chrysanthemums.
United Kingdom: I hate gifts marked by the company
The British pay attention to appearance. Generally, gifts are given to things that don’t cost much, such as high-end chocolates, famous wines and flowers. The British people also love to receive gifts. The appropriate time to give gifts should be after dinner or after watching the play. The British generally do not appreciate gifts marked with the company. If the company gives gifts, it is best to give them in the name of the boss and private.
United States: Give gifts, open them in person
Generally speaking, Americans do not give gifts casually. Some often seem a little embarrassed when they receive gifts. This is especially true if they happen to have nothing in return. But on holidays, birthdays, weddings or visits to patients, gifts are still inevitable.
Americans most commonly exchange gifts at Christmas. At Christmas, innocent children are elated to receive all kinds of novel toys, thinking it is a gift from Santa Claus. Adults often send books, stationery, chocolate candies or bonsai among themselves. Gifts are usually wrapped in floral paper and tied with ribbons. According to American tradition, there is a “white Christmas” a few days before Christmas, when people wrap gifts in white paper and give them to the poor nearby.
In addition, Americans believe that the singular is auspicious. Sometimes it is not too thin to give only three pears, unlike the Chinese who pay attention to pairs. When Americans receive a gift, they must open it immediately, appreciate or taste the gift in front of the giver, and thank the gifter immediately. The gift packaging is more exquisite, the appearance is exquisite and gorgeous, but the inside is not necessarily too expensive. Sometimes when you open the exquisite packaging of the inner three layers and the outer three layers, only a few chocolate candies are exposed.
Russia: Don’t give money
Russians are very particular about giving and receiving gifts. Russians are taboo about others giving money, thinking that giving money is an insult to their personality. But they love foreign goods very much, and foreign candy, cigarettes, wine, and clothing are all good gifts. If you send flowers, you need to send single rather than double. In their opinion, even numbers are unlucky.
The Netherlands: Food, Give Less
In the Netherlands, most people are used to eating raw and cold food. Gifts should not be given, and gifts should be wrapped in paper products. When visiting a Dutch home, do not be too attentive to the hostess. When men and women go up the stairs together, the etiquette is just the opposite of that in most countries: men are in front, women are behind.
