13 No-No Gifts You Should NEVER Give In China

[Thomas Promise]

From green hats to clocks. Read the taboo Li pins.

 

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[Joecy]

Interesting! never considered doll as unsuitable as gift to Chinese.

 

Any gifts are not recommended to Americans?

[Thomas Promise]

Interesting! never considered doll as unsuitable as gift to Chinese.

 

Any gifts are not recommended to Americans?

If a couple has a 3-4 year old child a drum would not be a good present.

[Joecy]

 

Interesting! never considered doll as unsuitable as gift to Chinese.

 

Any gifts are not recommended to Americans?

If a couple has a 3-4 year old child a drum would not be a good present.

 

 

My impression is Americans are good at giving gifts.

The Christmas gift is a little overwhelming, though. But very good practice to think about other people.

[Dennis143]

 

 

Interesting! never considered doll as unsuitable as gift to Chinese.

 

Any gifts are not recommended to Americans?

If a couple has a 3-4 year old child a drum would not be a good present.

 

 

My impression is Americans are good at giving gifts.

The Christmas gift is a little overwhelming, though. But very good practice to think about other people.

 

The gift isn't as important as it's the thought that counts, Joecy.

 

One thing that I have learned is that when visiting someone in China it is not quite as important to bring a gift at the beginning, as it is to give a gift of appreciation when leaving.

Edited September 29, 2014 by Randy W
sp. - though -> thought (see edit history)

[Joecy]

Mm, interesting observation, Randy!

 

Yeah, I agree that it will probably work, even better, cause people talk without the influence of gift at the beginning.

[Joecy]

But say if you were invited to american's house, for dinner. And you didn't bring anything.

What would the American think of you?

[Dennis143]

But say if you were invited to american's house, for dinner. And you didn't bring anything.

What would the American think of you?

I nor most all my friends would not think anything of it. When we invite someone to our home for dinner we do not expect the quest to bring anything, as the treat is on us. Of course, if someone brings a bottle of wine or a small token it is appriciated, but it is NEVER expected.

 

Now, I will say that the dinner guest do owe the hosts a dinner in return.

Edited September 30, 2014 by Dennis143 (see edit history)