UK: Try to avoid showing your feelings here. Therefore, you should give lighter gifts, which will not be mistaken for a bribe because they are not expensive. The appropriate time to give gifts should be in the evening, after dinner in a fine restaurant or a play in the theatre. The British also like high-end chocolates, famous wines and flowers like most other Europeans. Most of them do not appreciate gifts with the logo of the company that the guest belongs to, unless the host has carefully considered the gift in advance. Generally, when giving inexpensive but commemorative gifts, remember not to give lilies, because it means death, and the person receiving the gift should open the gift in public.

France: It is inappropriate to give gifts to a Frenchman when you meet him for the first time, and you should wait until the next time you meet him. Gifts should express praise for his wisdom, but not be too intimate. The French are very romantic and like intellectual and artistic gifts, such as pictures, art albums or small crafts. When invited to a French person’s house for dinner, you should bring a few untied flowers. But chrysanthemums are not allowed to be given casually. In France, chrysanthemums are only used at funerals. Do not give chrysanthemums, rhododendrons and yellow flowers, do not give gifts with crane patterns, and do not give walnuts, because they think cranes are a sign of stupidity, and walnuts are unlucky.

Germany: “Politeness is of the utmost importance”, so the gift should be given carefully or not, and the packaging should be perfect. Roses are for lovers and should never be given to patrons. Germans like to be invited on outings, but the host must make careful and careful arrangements before departure.

United States: Americans are very practical, so a bottle of good wine or spirits, an elegant brand-name gift, and a good night together in the city are all appropriate. As in other European countries, gifts to Americans should be given at the end of this relationship. Gifts should be given in the odd number and pay attention to packaging. Snails and horseshoes are considered mascots.

Gift-giving taboos in Western countries?

United Kingdom: You should try to avoid showing your feelings here. Therefore, you should give lighter gifts, which will not be mistaken for a bribe because they are not expensive. The appropriate time to give gifts should be in the evening, after dinner in a fine restaurant or after watching a play in the theater. The British also like high-end chocolates, famous wines and flowers like most other Europeans. Most of them do not appreciate gifts with the logo of the company the guest belongs to, unless the host has carefully considered the gift in advance. Generally, you should give inexpensive but commemorative gifts. Remember not to give lilies, because it means death, and the person receiving the gift should open the gift in public. France: It is very inappropriate to give gifts when you meet a Frenchman for the first time. You should wait until the next time you meet. Gifts should express praise for his wisdom, but do not appear too intimate. The French are very romantic and like intellectual and artistic gifts, such as pictures, art albums or small handicrafts. When invited to a French person’s house for dinner, you should bring a few untied flowers. But chrysanthemums should not be given casually. In France, chrysanthemums are only used at funerals. Do not send chrysanthemums, rhododendrons and yellow flowers, do not give gifts with crane patterns, and do not give walnuts, because they think cranes are a sign of stupidity, and walnuts are unlucky. Germany: “Politeness is essential”, so the appropriateness of gifts should be carefully paid attention to, and the packaging should be perfect. Roses are for lovers and should never be given to patrons. Germans like to be invited on outings, but the host must make meticulous arrangements before setting off. America: Americans are very practical, so a bottle of good wine or spirits, an elegant designer gift, and a good night together in the city are all appropriate. As in other European countries, gifts to Americans should be given at the end of the relationship. Gifts should be given in the singular and packaged, and snails and horseshoes are considered mascots.