Overview of gift etiquette

China people have always attached importance to friendship, and giving gifts is a way to express friendship. Gifts should be given at the right time, preferably on major festivals or memorable days, such as Spring Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, Dragon Boat Festival, birthdays and wedding anniversaries. In addition, if you receive a holiday invitation from a friend, you should also give gifts.

Wedding gifts are usually delivered before marriage. For close friends, even if the other party's invitation has not arrived, you can give gifts first. The opening ceremony must be held several hours before the opening ceremony or ribbon cutting. Sending flower baskets is the most common, and some also send mirror screens or paintings. The greeting ceremony is to know that friends and colleagues can send fruits or flowers. It is also appropriate for a friend to give you some rewards and gifts to express his gratitude. All these gifts are unusual and comparable. Gifts should first be suitable for each other's use, depending on the individual. Gifts for dinner can be sent to the host's house before the banquet begins to show respect. If you go to a private house, you should pay attention to bringing some small works of art and local products to the hostess. If you have children, you can bring some candy toys. Mourning gifts are usually wreaths and couplets.

Gifts are best packaged in color.

Gifts are usually delivered in person, and congratulations and business cards can be attached. When you receive a gift, you'd better open the package to appreciate it and shake hands to thank you: "I like it very much", "It's beautiful" and "Thank you".

When you receive a gift, you should reply to the text message or business card in time to express your gratitude.