Etiquette norms of gift giving and problems that should be paid attention to

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. Gifts should not be too expensive, but should emphasize "courtesy is light and affection is heavy" and pay attention to commemorative significance. You can choose something memorable and distinctive as a gift, and it is better to give a special souvenir that is hard to buy even if you have money. In addition, we should also consider the taste of the guests. For example, if the other party is a cultural person, you can send a Chinese painting. If the other person is elegant, you can send a music box. In a word, the value of a gift should be greater than its material value, and it must not be turned into a bribe. 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.

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1. How to give gifts in crowded places:

First of all, we should consider the number of gifts, the scope of gifts and the types of gifts. Giving gifts in crowded places may often miss some people, so be extra careful about the number of gifts. More preparation is better than less delivery, otherwise it will lead to some embarrassment. It can also be agreed by both parties that only the guests will be given, and other guests' gifts will be given at another opportunity. In addition, gifts given on many occasions should not be too expensive or too personal.

When choosing a gift, you should consider the object of the gift:

It is a custom in many countries to choose different gifts for different people, especially it is very important for people with different identities to give different gifts. If the gifts given to the host and the accompanying person are exactly the same, it will be considered disrespectful in some countries. Carving the recipient's unit or name in a certain position of the gift and indicating the reason for the gift will make the gift more valuable. When the same person meets several times before and after, try to distribute different gifts as much as possible, otherwise it shows that the giver lacks sincerity.

3. Tips for sending flowers:

There is a custom of sending flowers all over the world, but it should be noted that westerners only send flowers in odd numbers, not13; Westerners generally use roses to represent love and chrysanthemums to represent grief when sending flowers; People in many places think that yellow flowers are not very good, so be careful when sending them; Japanese people send flowers instead of lotus flowers because lotus flowers are often painted on coffins; Every country basically has its own national flower, and sending it is generally popular.

4. Items not suitable for giving away:

Knife. Giving a knife is considered to mean making a clean break and should be avoided as a gift. But there are two kinds of knives that can sometimes be given as gifts: one is a gift knife with special national characteristics (such as Arabic machete), and the other is a Swiss army knife. Men in many countries like these two kinds of knives very much; Clocks and shoes. Clocks represent death or waste of time, so they are not given as gifts. Shoes are usually considered unclean or unlucky, and should also be avoided as gifts; Medicine. Drugs are associated with disease, poor health or death. But health products are very popular in many countries; Live animals and plants, fresh food and seeds should not be given to foreign tourists. Many countries have strict animal and plant quarantine laws and do not allow such things to enter the country.

5, gift packaging:

Be sure to take off the price tag of the gift before packaging. If it's hard to get, you should paint it with dark pigments. Fragile gifts must be packed in boxes of hard materials, then filled with shock-proof materials, such as sponges and cotton, and then wrapped in gift paper; Attention should be paid to choosing the right gift paper from the aspects of color, pattern and so on. Don't use pure white and black wrapping paper. It should be noted that people in some countries and nationalities have different understandings of colors and patterns. If you tie flowers with ribbons, you can't make a "cross" shape, and the Japanese don't like "bows"; If the gift is handed over by the trustee, or to ensure that the recipient knows the source of the gift, you can put the business card of the giver in a small envelope and paste it on the gift paper after the gift is packaged.

6. Timing of gift giving:

There is no strict time limit for sending gifts. The general habit is: sending flowers can be in the early stage of welcoming guests; In a meeting, it is usually given when you get up and leave; The signing ceremony usually gives gifts to each other at the end of the ceremony; Dining: if there is a gift exchange ceremony at a formal banquet, it should be given at the corresponding time period as planned, and generally at the end; Family dinners are usually sent out before the start; Congratulations and celebrations: usually given at the beginning or in advance.

7, the way of giving gifts:

In the case of talks, meetings and other activities, the person with the highest status will generally give gifts to the other party on behalf of one party; Giving should start with the person with the highest status; People at the same level should give it to women first, then to men, first to the old and then to the young. Give gifts with both hands, or with your right hand, and avoid using your left hand. People in some countries have the habit of refusing gifts, but this is just a courtesy, and it doesn't mean refusing. If the gift really doesn't mean bribery, then stick to it boldly for a while. If the other party insists on not accepting it, there may indeed be unacceptable reasons and you can't force it again and again. You shouldn't show displeasure.

8. Accept gifts:

Accepting gifts seems simple, but there are also some aspects that need attention. For example: generally do not refuse gifts in person. If you think that the other party's gift is thoughtless, you should explain it in time afterwards and return it after obtaining the other party's understanding; Generally speaking, when orientals accept gifts, they often put them away after expressing their gratitude, while westerners are often used to opening gifts on the spot to express their praise, and sometimes they say that gifts are things they have been waiting for for for a long time. The western custom is to write a thank-you letter a week after receiving the gift.

9. Timing and method of returning gifts:

Generally speaking, guests should give gifts and hosts should reciprocate. There are many ways to return the gift, either to return the gift or to entertain the other party. If it is a gift, you should pay attention to the following points: it is not worth the money. Generally, the value of the return gift cannot exceed the gift given by the other party, otherwise it will give people a sense of comparison. When you receive a personal gift, you should have a suitable reason and opportunity to return it. You can't simply return the equivalent items without choosing the time and place to return them. Parting is one of the best times to return the gift. Companies that often deal with foreign customers will inevitably send gifts, such as visiting patients or sending a bunch of flowers at weddings and birthdays. When foreign guests who have been together for a long time leave, sending one or two small souvenirs is a sign of friendship, wishes or gratitude. Foreign secretary should learn to choose gifts. The value of gifts lies not in preciousness, but in appropriateness. A timely and pleasant gift will win friendship. When choosing gifts, it is advisable to choose some items with low price, commemorative significance, national characteristics and certain artistic appreciation value, such as small works of art, souvenirs, food, bouquets, books, picture books or general daily necessities that the recipient likes. Gifts are usually wrapped in gift paper (colored paper). Even if the gift itself is boxed, it should be packaged separately, and then tied with beautiful bows, plum knots and so on with ribbons. Gifts are usually given in person (wedding or farewell can be given in advance). Birthday greetings and New Year's Day gifts can be delivered to the door or mailed, and the gift can be accompanied by the business card of the giver, or a congratulatory letter can be written in an envelope of the same size. Write the recipient's name clearly on the envelope (no address).