1 thought on “Which countries have different gift etiquettes?”
Ricky
The gifts of Asian countries , although Asian countries are very different due to the situation of society, nation, and religion, they have many similarities in the gifts. (1) The form is more important than content. Gifts to people in Asian countries, brand -name products or national characteristics are good gifts. As for the practicality of gifts, after being knowledgeable and artistic, especially Japanese and Arabs, they attach great importance to the sign and external form of gifts. For the Japanese, the more beautifully and have no practical gifts, the more popular, because the Japanese have the habit of giving gifts and giving him such gifts, and he can transfer it to others. (2) Advocating etiquette and exchanges, and more willing to express their respect for others with their generosity. In Asia, no matter where, people think that there is no dignity, which involves its own image. Therefore, most people tend to give gifts to others first. Moreover, when you receive gifts, when you return the gift, you often work hard on the inner value of the gift and the external packaging to present your generosity and respect for others. (3) Pay attention to the specific direction of the gift object. When choosing and gift gifts, pay attention to the specific direction of the gift object, which is the characteristic of Asians. Generally speaking, gifts for the elderly and children are often happy. No matter what they send, people are willing to accept it. However, if you give a gift from another wife, you need to consider the relationship between the two parties and the taboos of each other; such as the Arabs are the most taboo to give gifts to his wife, which is considered to be an infringement of its privacy and insult to their personality. (4) There are many taboos. Different countries have many taboos on gift figures, colors, patterns, etc., such as Japan and North Korea. There are taboos of the word "4", and "4" is regarded as the number of doom in doom; The number of 108 is quite favored, and the multiple of "9" and "9" is particularly preferred (but the Japanese do not like 9). The Arabs taboo animal patterns, especially the items such as pigs and other patterns, while the Japanese taboo foxes and 獾 patterns. Gifts from Western countries The Western countries are different from oriental countries. They are not too particular about the choice of gifts, and their gifts are colorful. (1) Practical content plus beautiful form. Westerners tend to be more practical about gifts. A bunch of flowers, a bottle of wine, a box of chocolate, a watch, and even visiting and visiting together are good gifts. Of course, if you pay attention to the gifts and packaging of gifts, the effect is better. (2) The joy brought by the gift of the gifts of the gifts. When Westerners gifts, after being given to the gift of the gift, the gifts are often invited to enjoy or appreciate the gifts. (3) Pay attention to the timing of gift gifts. Under normal circumstances, Westerners' gifts are often given at the end of social activities, that is, they only give gifts when social existing results are avoided to avoid being suspected of taking bribes. (4) There are fewer taboos. Except for the two disasters of "13" and "Friday" and the types of special occasions (such as funeral) gifts, most of the taboos of gifts on gifts are less. Gifts in international communication Due to the differences in the cultures of various countries, the influence and taboos of society and religion have become a complicated etiquette. If you use it properly, give gifts to consolidate the business relationship between the two parties; improper use will be caused by business connection. Choosing appropriate gifts, the timing of gift gifts, and a proper reaction to the gift collector are all key issues to pay attention to when giving gifts. Asian countries Japan: Japanese people have the habit of giving gifts, so giving gifts to the Japanese often take this approach: that is, to send people who are useless for them to receive gifts to receive gifts to transfer them to the gift to be transferred to it to it. Others, that person can also transfer it again. The Japanese were disgusted with things decorated with foxes and crickets. The fox is a symbol of greedy, and the 獾 represents cunning. When you go to the Japanese house, you can only have 15 petals with chrysanthemums, because only 16 petals of chrysanthemums are only on the royal badge. In addition, when choosing a gift, you must buy a "brand -name" gift. The Japanese think that the packaging of gifts is as important as the gift itself, so it is necessary to pack the gifts well. : Korean merchants often send the local for the first visiting guests. Wait for the guests to take out the gift first, and then give them back to their domestic gifts. Arab countries: Gifts may be regarded as bribery at the first meeting; do not give them to others with old items; do not use wine as gifts; things that can be used in the office can be used. It is very rude to look at a certain item that keeps staring at the Arab owner, because the Arabs will definitely think that you like it and will definitely have to accept this thing. Arab merchants generally presented valuable gifts to others, and also hoped to receive the same valuable gift. Because the Arabs believe that there is a problem of losing dignity, not letting them show their generosity and generosity, and it will also harm the relationship between the two parties. They like colorful gifts, "brand -name" goods, and do not like inconspicuous antiques; they like knowledge and artistic gifts, and do not like pure practical things. They taboo fierce wine and gifts with animal patterns (because these animals may represent auspiciousness). Gifts to Arabs are considered violations of their privacy, but it is always popular to give children. European and American countries The European countries generally give gifts only after the establishment of the relationship between the two parties. Gift gifts are usually at the end of this intersection, and the way to express should be appropriate. Advanced chocolate and a bottle of particularly good wine are also good gifts in Europe. Before visiting the door, you should send flowers (the flowers should be sent one day in advance for the owner to arrange the flowers), and a single number of flowers should be sent. At the same time, a handwritten business card is attached. Do not use business business cards. Bur in the United Kingdom: Try to avoid emotional exposure here. Therefore, it should be given a lighter gift, and it will not be mistaken for a bribe because of not much cost. The appropriate gift time should be at night, and please ask someone to use the restaurant to finish dinner or watch the show at the theater. The British also like high -grade chocolate, famous wine and flowers like most Europeans. Most of them do not appreciate the gifts marked by the company's company, unless the owner has thoroughly considered this gift beforehand. France: It is not appropriate to give gifts when you meet a French for the first time. You should wait until the next meeting. Gifts should express their praise for his wisdom, but don't look too close. The French are romantic and like knowledgeable and artistic gifts, such as painting, art albums or small crafts. When you are invited to French Is when you dine at home, you should bring a few flowers without bundling. But chrysanthemums cannot be given freely, and chrysanthemums can only be used at the funeral. Teen: "Politeness is crucial", so it is necessary to pay attention to the appropriateness of gifts, and the packaging must be perfect. The rose is prepared for the lover and must not be given to the patriotic. The Germans like to invite outings, but the owner must make a detailed arrangement before departure. The United States: Americans are very practical, so a bottle is good for wine or strong wine, an elegant brand -name gift, and spending good nights together in the city. Like other European countries, gifts to Americans should be carried out at the end of this relationship. Latin America countries black and purple are taboo colors. These two colors remind people of tennis fast. Swords should be excluded from gifts because they imply the end of friendship. The handkerchief cannot be used as a gift because it is linked with tears. You can send some small household appliances, such as a small baked bread. In Latin American countries, items with high taxes are very popular, as long as they are not luxury.
The gifts of Asian countries
, although Asian countries are very different due to the situation of society, nation, and religion, they have many similarities in the gifts.
(1) The form is more important than content. Gifts to people in Asian countries, brand -name products or national characteristics
are good gifts. As for the practicality of gifts, after being knowledgeable and artistic, especially Japanese and Arabs, they attach great importance to the sign and external form of gifts. For the Japanese, the more beautifully and have no practical gifts, the more popular, because the Japanese have the habit of giving gifts and giving him such gifts, and he can transfer it to others.
(2) Advocating etiquette and exchanges, and more willing to express their respect for others with their generosity. In Asia, no matter where, people think that there is no dignity, which involves its own image. Therefore, most people tend to give gifts to others first. Moreover, when you receive gifts, when you return the gift, you often work hard on the inner value of the gift and the external packaging to present your generosity and respect for others.
(3) Pay attention to the specific direction of the gift object. When choosing and gift gifts, pay attention to the specific direction of the gift object, which is the characteristic of Asians. Generally speaking, gifts for the elderly and children are often happy. No matter what they send, people are willing to accept it. However, if you give a gift from another wife, you need to consider the relationship between the two parties and the taboos of each other; such as the Arabs are the most taboo to give gifts to his wife, which is considered to be an infringement of its privacy and insult to their personality.
(4) There are many taboos. Different countries have many taboos on gift figures, colors, patterns, etc., such as Japan and North Korea. There are taboos of the word "4", and "4" is regarded as the number of doom in doom; The number of 108 is quite favored, and the multiple of "9" and "9" is particularly preferred (but the Japanese do not like 9). The Arabs taboo animal patterns, especially the items such as pigs and other patterns, while the Japanese taboo foxes and 獾 patterns.
Gifts from Western countries
The Western countries are different from oriental countries. They are not too particular about the choice of gifts, and their gifts are colorful.
(1) Practical content plus beautiful form. Westerners tend to be more practical about gifts. A bunch of flowers, a bottle of wine, a box of chocolate, a watch, and even visiting and visiting together are good gifts. Of course, if you pay attention to the gifts and packaging of gifts, the effect is better.
(2) The joy brought by the gift of the gifts of the gifts. When Westerners gifts, after being given to the gift of the gift, the gifts are often invited to enjoy or appreciate the gifts.
(3) Pay attention to the timing of gift gifts. Under normal circumstances, Westerners' gifts are often given at the end of social activities, that is, they only give gifts when social existing results are avoided to avoid being suspected of taking bribes.
(4) There are fewer taboos. Except for the two disasters of "13" and "Friday" and the types of special occasions (such as funeral) gifts, most of the taboos of gifts on gifts are less.
Gifts in international communication
Due to the differences in the cultures of various countries, the influence and taboos of society and religion have become a complicated etiquette. If you use it properly, give gifts to consolidate the business relationship between the two parties; improper use will be caused by business connection. Choosing appropriate gifts, the timing of gift gifts, and a proper reaction to the gift collector are all key issues to pay attention to when giving gifts.
Asian countries
Japan: Japanese people have the habit of giving gifts, so giving gifts to the Japanese often take this approach: that is, to send people who are useless for them to receive gifts to receive gifts to transfer them to the gift to be transferred to it to it. Others, that person can also transfer it again. The Japanese were disgusted with things decorated with foxes and crickets. The fox is a symbol of greedy, and the 獾 represents cunning. When you go to the Japanese house, you can only have 15 petals with chrysanthemums, because only 16 petals of chrysanthemums are only on the royal badge. In addition, when choosing a gift, you must buy a "brand -name" gift. The Japanese think that the packaging of gifts is as important as the gift itself, so it is necessary to pack the gifts well.
: Korean merchants often send the local
for the first visiting guests. Wait for the guests to take out the gift first, and then give them back to their domestic gifts.
Arab countries: Gifts may be regarded as bribery at the first meeting; do not give them to others with old items; do not use wine as gifts; things that can be used in the office can be used. It is very rude to look at a certain item that keeps staring at the Arab owner, because the Arabs will definitely think that you like it and will definitely have to accept this thing. Arab merchants generally presented valuable gifts to others, and also hoped to receive the same valuable gift. Because the Arabs believe that there is a problem of losing dignity, not letting them show their generosity and generosity, and it will also harm the relationship between the two parties. They like colorful gifts, "brand -name" goods, and do not like inconspicuous antiques; they like knowledge and artistic gifts, and do not like pure practical things. They taboo fierce wine and gifts with animal patterns (because these animals may represent auspiciousness). Gifts to Arabs are considered violations of their privacy, but it is always popular to give children.
European and American countries
The European countries generally give gifts only after the establishment of the relationship between the two parties. Gift gifts are usually at the end of this intersection, and the way to express should be appropriate. Advanced chocolate and a bottle of particularly good wine are also good gifts in Europe. Before visiting the door, you should send flowers (the flowers should be sent one day in advance for the owner to arrange the flowers), and a single number of flowers should be sent. At the same time, a handwritten business card is attached. Do not use business business cards.
Bur in the United Kingdom: Try to avoid emotional exposure here. Therefore, it should be given a lighter gift, and it will not be mistaken for a bribe because of not much cost. The appropriate gift time should be at night, and please ask someone to use the restaurant to finish dinner or watch the show at the theater. The British also like high -grade chocolate, famous wine and flowers like most Europeans. Most of them do not appreciate the gifts marked by the company's company, unless the owner has thoroughly considered this gift beforehand.
France: It is not appropriate to give gifts when you meet a French for the first time. You should wait until the next meeting. Gifts should express their praise for his wisdom, but don't look too close. The French are romantic and like knowledgeable and artistic gifts, such as painting, art albums or small crafts. When you are invited to French
Is when you dine at home, you should bring a few flowers without bundling. But chrysanthemums cannot be given freely, and chrysanthemums can only be used at the funeral.
Teen: "Politeness is crucial", so it is necessary to pay attention to the appropriateness of gifts, and the packaging must be perfect. The rose is prepared for the lover and must not be given to the patriotic. The Germans like to invite outings, but the owner must make a detailed arrangement before departure.
The United States: Americans are very practical, so a bottle is good for wine or strong wine, an elegant brand -name gift, and spending good nights together in the city. Like other European countries, gifts to Americans should be carried out at the end of this relationship.
Latin America countries
black and purple are taboo colors. These two colors remind people of tennis fast. Swords should be excluded from gifts because they imply the end of friendship. The handkerchief cannot be used as a gift because it is linked with tears. You can send some small household appliances, such as a small baked bread. In Latin American countries, items with high taxes are very popular, as long as they are not luxury.