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GIFT GIVINGPresented by Nguyen Thao Nguyen Nhu

Gift giving around the worldIn China:

In the Middle East,dont give

In Latin America, dont give

In South Korea, dont give of anything.

Here are gifts from the US that are appreciated:

In Russia,dontgive

When visit a home in Mexico, give flowers or have them sent.

The US government limits tax- detuctible bussiness gift to 25$.

In Peru, dont give of anything. Avoid purple, black objects, knives and handkerchiefs.In Argentina,give candy, chocolates and imported liquor.

In Japan, dont give

In Germany, dont give

In the Middle East,if you as a guest admire something, your host will most likely give that object to you.When visiting a Canadian home, avoid Keep all gifts small.

Receiving a giftJapan - receive gifts with both hands, and it is polite to refuse at least once or twice before accepting a gift China refused the gift three times before accepting it. The giver will continue to insist that you accept the gift.Ireland - Gifts are usually opened in front of the giver. When receiving a gift, it is customary to politely refuse a gift when it is first offered.Russia - Gifts for children are opened in private, while gifts for adults are opened in the presence of others. If your gift is well-received, you will hear many 'thank-yous.Arab Cultures - Gifts are received with the right hand, not with the left. Using both hands, however, is acceptable.South Korea - When a person receives a gift, it is customary for the recipient to give another gift of similar value in return at a later time.Singapore - People will usually refuse a gift before accepting it and gifts are not unwrapped in the presence of the giver. These customs are to prevent the recipient from appearing greedy.

Thank you for your attention.