Gift taboos around the world

Giving gifts can promote cooperation and exchanges between each other. However, due to differences in areas, cultures and other aspects, people in different countries will have different feelings about the same kind of gifts. Therefore, in the course of daily gifts, we must pay attention to gifts from various countries. Taboo, do not go into the gift misunderstanding.

1, Japan

The Japanese are particularly disgusted with things that are decorated with foxes and dragonflies. A fox is a symbol of greed, while a skull is a sign of deception. When visiting a Japanese home, the chrysanthemums carried can only have 15 petals, because only the royal emblem has 16 petals. In addition, when choosing a gift, you should buy a “brand-name” gift. The Japanese believe that the packaging of the gift is as important as the gift itself, so the person who knows about it should package the gift. Bring gifts to both hands, open the gift improperly, when receiving the gift, once again see the gifts of the person will certainly mention the gift and express gratitude, and send the gift bogey comb, because the comb sounds similar to death.

South Korea

South Korean businessmen often send locally produced handicrafts to their guests who are visiting for the first time, waiting for guests to come up with gifts before returning them with their own domestic gifts.

3, Arab countries

Giving gifts at the first meeting may be considered bribery; don't donate old items to others; don't use wine as a gift; get something you can use in your office. It is a bad manner to watch a certain item of the Arab owner, because the Arab will think that you like it and will certainly want you to accept it. Arab businessmen generally give valuable gifts to others, and they also hope to receive equally valuable gifts. They like colorful gifts, like "brand-name" goods, but do not like inconspicuous antiques; like intellectual and artistic gifts, do not like pure practicality. Avoid violent sprinkling and gifts with animal motifs (because these animals may represent impotence). Wives who give gifts to Arabs are considered to be violations of their privacy, but giving them to children is always welcome.

4, United Kingdom

Here should try to avoid emotional exposure. Therefore, a lighter gift should be sent. Because it is not costly, it cannot be mistaken for a bribe. Appropriate gift giving timing should be set in the evening, and people are invited to finish the dinner or theater in the fine dining hall after watching the show. British people also like high chocolate, famous wines and flowers like most other Europeans. Most of the gifts decorated with the logos of the guests’ companies are not appreciated unless the owner has thoughtful consideration of such gifts. Usually give inexpensive but commemorative gifts, remember not to send lilies, because it means death, people who receive gifts should open the gift in public;

5, France

It is not appropriate to give gifts when you first meet a French person. 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 paintings, art albums or small crafts. When invited to the French home, they should bring a few unbound flowers. However, chrysanthemums cannot be freely presented. In France, chrysanthemums were used only at funerals. Send flowers Don't send chrysanthemums, azaleas, and yellow flowers. Don't send gifts with a crane pattern. Don't send walnuts because they think the crane is a sign of stupidity. Walnuts are unlucky.

6, Germany

"Courtesy is of utmost importance," and therefore it is necessary to pay attention to the appropriateness of the gift or not, and packaging must be perfect. The rose is for the lover and must not be given to the patrons. Germans like to invite outings, but the owner must make detailed arrangements before departure.

7, United States

Americans are very particular about practicality. Therefore, it is appropriate to have a bottle of good wine or spirits, an elegant brand name gift, and to spend time together in the city. Like other European countries, giving gifts to Americans should be at the end of this interaction. Send a gift to send a single number, and pay attention to packaging, think ** and horseshoe is a mascot

8, Hong Kong people

Can not send bells, blankets, white and red flowers, which means that is not lucky, the number of gifts can not have 4, and to 8,6,9 as the best;

9, Russia

Send flowers to send a single number, use bread and salt to entertain the guests, show friendship and respect, and be the most taboo to send money to others, which means giving and insulting;

In addition, in Latin American countries, black and purple are taboo colors. Swords should be excluded from gifts because they suggest the end of friendship. A handkerchief cannot be used as a gift because it is associated with tears. You can send small appliances such as a small toaster oven. In Latin America, high taxes are extremely popular, as long as it is not a luxury.