1. Small pendant decorations such as Chinese knots, couplets, fragrant wood fans, wood carvings, etc. 2. More expensive ones, such as Chinese ceramics, screens, wooden tables and chairs, etc. 3. Representing traditional Chinese culture Such as: Chinese ink paintings, imitations of calligraphy and painting, poetry collections, etc. 4. Distinctive food culture such as tea, Shaoxing old wine, etc. Tips for giving gifts: In international exchanges, people often express gratitude and congratulations by giving gifts to enhance friendship. When giving gifts to foreign friends, you should consider the recipient's preferences as much as possible. "Give them what they like" is the most basic principle when giving gifts. If you don’t understand the other person’s preferences, the safest way is to choose handicrafts with national characteristics. Kites, erhus, flutes, paper-cuts, chopsticks, stamps, facial makeup, calligraphy and paintings, and tea that are common to Chinese people are often favored and their value doubles when they are in the hands of foreign friends. Gifts are not important but appropriateness. Sometimes giving too expensive gifts can make the recipient uneasy. Here are some tips for giving gifts to foreigners: In international exchanges, people often express their gratitude and congratulations by giving gifts to enhance friendship. When giving gifts to foreign friends, you should consider the recipient's preferences as much as possible. "Give them what they like" is the most basic principle when giving gifts. If you don’t understand the other person’s preferences, the safest way is to choose handicrafts with national characteristics. Kites, erhus, flutes, paper-cuts, chopsticks, stamps, facial makeup, calligraphy and paintings, and tea that are common to Chinese people are often favored and their value doubles when they are in the hands of foreign friends. Gifts are not important but appropriateness. Sometimes giving too expensive gifts can make the recipient uneasy. The best way to give gifts is face-to-face. Westerners attach great importance to the packaging of gifts when giving gifts. People in most countries are accustomed to using colored wrapping paper and ribbons, and Western European countries like to use light-colored wrapping paper. When giving a gift to a foreign friend, you should not only explain its meaning, characteristics and purpose, but also explain that it was carefully selected for the other person. Don't add superfluous words such as "it's a small thing, but I really can't afford it", etc. This kind of overly modest statement will greatly reduce the weight of the gift. Different from Chinese customs, in Western countries, you should express your gratitude immediately after receiving a gift and open it in person. Regardless of its value, you should express your appreciation for the gift. Gifts should be given at the right time. In some countries, you can only return a gift when the other party gives it; in some countries (such as Japan), you have to choose an occasion where there are not many people to give gifts; and in Arab countries, other people must be present so that giving gifts will not be suspected of bribery. In the UK, a good time to give a gift is after dinner or a show at the theatre. In France, you cannot give gifts to friends you meet for the first time. You should wait for the appropriate time to meet again next time. Due to different customs in different countries, the types and methods of gift-giving also vary. Japanese people regard gift-giving as a material manifestation of expressing their feelings to each other. The gift does not need to be generous, but giving it appropriately will leave a deep impression on the other party. When giving gifts to Japanese people, you must choose appropriate gifts. Chinese Four Treasures of the Study, celebrity calligraphy and painting, and handicrafts are the most popular, but the size of the calligraphy and painting should not be too large. The packaging of gifts should not be careless. Even a box of tea should be carefully packaged, but Japanese people are taboo on tying bows. Chinese people pay attention to giving cigarettes and wine, but Japanese people give wine but not cigarettes. Chinese people give gifts in pairs, while Japanese people avoid odd numbers and prefer odd numbers. They usually use odd numbers such as 1, 3, 5, 7, etc., but they are taboo about "9" among them, because the pronunciation of "9" in Japanese is the same as "bitter". According to Japanese custom, gifts to individuals must be done in private and should not be given in public. When interacting with Americans, there are two occasions when you can naturally express congratulations and friendship by giving gifts. One is during Christmas every year, and the other is when you arrive and leave the United States. If it is a work relationship, you can send some office supplies, or you can choose some exquisite handicrafts with ethnic characteristics. In the United States, treating guests to a meal, a glass of wine, or a weekend in a villa is considered a common form of "gift". You only need to express your gratitude for it, and there is no need to make other repayments. It is generally not necessary to give generous gifts when visiting an American home. Just bring some small gifts such as flowers, fine wine and handicrafts. If you go to the banquet empty-handed, it means that you will return the invitation. Gift-giving is not very popular in Europe. Even on major festivals and festive occasions, such gifts are limited to family members or close friends. Visitors don't have to worry about giving gifts, and the host will never be unhappy because the other person didn't give a gift or the gift was too light.
Germans do not pay attention to the price of gifts, as long as they give them the gifts they like, and the packaging must be perfect. It is taboo to use white, brown or black paper to wrap gifts; the French regard champagne, brandy, candy, perfume, etc. as good gifts, reflecting their culture Self-cultivation books, picture albums, etc. are also very popular; British people like flowers, famous wines, small handicrafts and chocolates, but they do not appreciate gifts decorated with the logo of the company to which the guest belongs. Chinese handicrafts in Arab countries are very popular in this region. Vivid wood or stone animals, antique porcelain vases, brocades or fragrant wood fans, Chinese paintings of landscapes, flowers and birds, and Tang Sancai are all great gifts. When giving gifts to Arabs, you must respect their ethnic and religious customs. Do not give pictures of ancient ladies, because Arabs do not want women’s images to hang high in the halls. Do not give gifts to Arabs, because most Arab countries have banned alcohol. When giving gifts to ladies, they must be approved. It is even more taboo for their husbands or fathers to give jewelry to women. Taboos on giving gifts abroad: In Arabia, don’t give gifts when you first meet, otherwise it will be regarded as bribery. According to Arab customs, you cannot give old items and wine to others; especially you cannot give gifts to the wives of acquaintances with whom you have business dealings. Don't even ask about their home situation. When visiting an Arab's home, don't stare at one thing non-stop. Otherwise, the Arab owner will insist on you accepting it, and he will despise you in his heart. Gift-giving in Germany pays attention to packaging. When giving gifts in Germany, pay special attention to whether the gift is appropriate and whether the packaging is exquisite. Roses are specially given to lovers and must not be given to the host. Germans like to go on outings when invited, but the host needs to use careful and thoughtful gifts before departure. arrange. When sending flowers in France, don’t tie them up. When giving gifts in France, they are usually chosen for reunion. The choice of gifts should express praise for the wisdom of the French host. When invited to a French home for a meal, you should send a few untied flowers. Chrysanthemums are only used at funerals in France. In Latin America, gifts such as handkerchiefs and knives and scissors cannot be given. In Latin America, gifts such as knives and scissors cannot be given, otherwise it will be considered the end of friendship. Handkerchiefs cannot be used as gifts because they are associated with tears. Latin Americans like small household products made in the United States, such as kitchen appliances. In Latin American countries, items with high taxes are extremely popular, so it is best not to give luxury goods. Japanese people have the habit of giving gifts. Japanese people pay attention to etiquette and have the custom of giving gifts. However, it is common to give items that are of no use to the recipient, so the recipient then forwards them. Japanese people like Chinese silk, famous wines and traditional Chinese medicine, and they also like some brand-name goods, but they are more disgusted with things with fox and badger patterns. Because the fox is a symbol of greed and the badger represents cunning, when visiting ordinary people's homes, they can only give chrysanthemums with fifteen petals, while royal badges can only have sixteen petals. British people hate gifts with company logos. British people pay attention to appearance. Generally, gifts are low-cost things, such as high-end chocolates, famous wines and flowers. British people also like to receive gifts. The appropriate time to give gifts should be after dinner or after dinner. After watching the play, British people generally do not appreciate gifts marked with company logos. If the company gives a gift, it is best to give it in the name of the boss and personally. The custom of giving gifts to each other in various countries: Japan The Japanese regard gift-giving as a material manifestation of expressing their feelings to each other. The gift does not need to be generous, but giving it appropriately will leave a deep impression on the other party. When giving gifts to Japanese people, you must choose appropriate gifts. Chinese Four Treasures of the Study, celebrity calligraphy and painting, and handicrafts are the most popular, but the size of the calligraphy and painting should not be too large. The packaging of gifts should not be careless, even a box of tea should be carefully taken care of. Chinese people give gifts in pairs, while Japanese people avoid odd numbers and prefer odd numbers. They usually use odd numbers such as 1, 3, 5, 7, etc., but they are taboo about "9" among them, because the pronunciation of "9" in Japanese is the same as "bitter". According to Japanese custom, gifts to individuals must be done in private and should not be given in public. United States When interacting with Americans, there are two occasions when you can naturally express congratulations and friendship by giving gifts. One is during Christmas every year, and the other is when you arrive and leave the United States. If it's a work relationship, you can send some office supplies, or you can choose some exquisite handicrafts with ethnic characteristics. In the United States, treating guests to a meal, a glass of wine, or a weekend in a villa is considered a common form of "gift". You only need to express your gratitude for it, and there is no need to make other repayments. It is generally not necessary to give generous gifts when visiting an American home. Just bring some small gifts such as flowers, fine wine and handicrafts. If you go to the banquet empty-handed, it means that you will return the invitation. European Countries Gift-giving is not very popular in Europe. Even on major festivals and festive occasions, such gifts are limited to family members or close friends. Visitors don't have to worry about giving gifts, and the host will never be unhappy because the other person didn't give a gift or the gift was too light.
Germans do not pay attention to the price of gifts, as long as they give them the gifts they like, and the packaging must be perfect; the French regard champagne, brandy, candy, perfume, etc. as good gifts, and books and picture albums that reflect cultural accomplishment are also very popular; the British People like flowers, famous wines, small handicrafts and chocolates, but they do not appreciate gifts decorated with the logo of the company to which the guest belongs. Arab countries Chinese handicrafts are very popular in this region. Vivid wood or stone animals, antique porcelain vases, brocades or fragrant wood fans, Chinese paintings of landscapes, flowers and birds, and Tang Sancai are all great gifts.