1、Gift-givingFramework Gift-giving in general Asia Europe AmericaWhy is gift so important?oldest social tradition a companys image interpersonal relationshipTo whom should we send gift?between boss and employees between companiesWhen to send gifts?business occasions:at the first meeting after a succes
2、sful business negotiation special days:Christmas,New Year,or other anniversariesWhat to choose as a gift?a good meaning related to the theme avoid taboos personal preferenceHow to give and receive a gift?Wrap it.a card a thank you noteWhere gift matters?High important in business -Japan.Important,bu
3、t not fatal to business -Asia/Pacific Rim,the Middle East,Africa.Somewhat important,more as a courtesy -Latin America,Eastern Europe/Russia.Not important or expect in business -The US,Canada,Australia,most of Western Europe.Four principles:propertime intervalcustoms and taboosmeaningful VideoPosture
4、PlaceThe choose of giftLanguage Giving gifts in AsiaGift-giving in Korea Gifts that are suggested:desk accessories,kitchen gadgets,framed paintings,decorated items for home Gifts to avoid are:foreign currency,cheese,green headwear,sharp objects Gift-giving in Japan A、colour Try to avoid:purple and g
5、reen.Wrapping paper:avoid black and white best choice is the color wrapping paper.B、proper gift Taboo:Lotus Favorites:bamboo,ducks,tortoise and so on Pay attention to chrysanthemum It has special meaning in Japanthe number of gift 1,3,5,7 is proper.9 is also avoided.In Japanese,9 is pronounced simil
6、ar to“bitter”.Gift-giving in ArabGift-giving in Arab A、When you meet with your business partners for the first time,remember dont send him a gift.B、The Arabs would like to send valuable gifts.C、Alcohol is forbidden for IslamGift-giving in Europe Giving gifts is not a normal part of European business
7、 culture.Only exception：a unique commemorative itemGiving-gift in German gifts reflecting home country elegant wrappings small gifts No substantial gifts in private.Gift-giving in England A small souvenir from your country or a scarce item is a good choice.Gifts show casing your companys logo is not
8、 proper especially in England.Lily means death in England.Stuffs with patterns of elephant or crane have rude meanings.Gift-giving in Italy Ensure that your cards are mailed in time to be received a week before Christmas.Avoid gifts showcasing a companys logo.Do not wrap gifts in black,gold and purp
9、le.Gift-giving in AmericaGift-giving in USAChoice of gift Consider the message they want to convey to receivers but not the price of gifts In practical ways Flowers,fruits and wines as giftsReceive a gift Gifts are opened in front of the giver.Normally,the oral expression of thanks is followed by a written note of appreciation.Gift-giving in BrazilFindings:The best time of giving a gift should be after business meeting,especially at dinner.giving children the gift is the most appreciated and welcomed Taboo:Purple,yellow,brown,and so on,handkerchief and knife OK gesture Thank you!
