Gift giving around the world - Culture

In which country are “potted plants” an inappropriate gift?

• Japan

• Russia

• Chile

• Korea

• Mexico

Why are “potted plants” an inappropriate gift in Japan?

• some people believe they bring sickness to a business or a home

• people think they bring bad luck

• they symbolize cutting off the relationship

• they symbolize sadness

• they have some of the best silver in the world

What other advice does she have about gift giving in Japan?

• use both hands to give someone a gift

• say the gift is something small

• open a gift immediately

• open gifts immediately / don’t tear the wrapping paper

• bring white flowers to someone’s home – not yellow or red

In which country are “handkerchiefs” an inappropriate gift?

• Japan

• Russia

• Chile

• Korea

• Mexico

Why are “handkerchiefs” an inappropriate gift in Korea?

• some people believe they bring sickness to a business or a home

• people think they bring bad luck

• they symbolize cutting off the relationship

• they symbolize sadness

• they have some of the best silver in the world

What other advice does she have about gift giving in Korea?

• use both hands to give someone a gift

• say the gift is something small

• open a gift immediately

• open gifts immediately / don’t tear the wrapping paper

• bring white flowers to someone’s home – not yellow or red

In which country is “silver jewelry” an inappropriate gift?

• Japan

• Russia

• Chile

• Korea

• Mexico

Why is “silver jewelry” an inappropriate gift in Mexico?

• some people believe they bring sickness to a business or a home

• people think they bring bad luck

• they symbolize cutting off the relationship

• they symbolize sadness

• they have some of the best silver in the world

What other advice does she have about gift giving in Mexico?

• use both hands to give someone a gift

• say the gift is something small

• open a gift immediately

• open gifts immediately / don’t tear the wrapping paper

• bring white flowers to someone’s home – not yellow or red

In which country are “knives as a wedding present” an inappropriate gift?

• Japan

• Russia

• Chile

• Korea

• Mexico