Cultural Gift-Giving Traditions

In China, why are clocks considered inappropriate gifts?

• They symbolize wealth.

• "送钟" (sòng zhōng) sounds like attending a funeral.

• They are too extravagant.

• They are associated with weddings.

Which of the following is a common Indian festival gift?

• Homemade Chai

• Jasmine flowers

• Homemade sweets like ladoos, barfis, and jalebis

• An umbrella

In Kazakhstan, what is the Suinshi tradition?

• Exchange of homemade sweets

• Presenting a carved horse figurine

• Gift for bringing good news

• Giving a ceremonial robe to a guest

In Kazakhstan, what does Korimdik involve?

• Giving a gift to celebrate a positive life event

• Planting a tree during a festival

• Offering a song to honored guests

• Hosting a wrestling match for the community

In India, which item is considered a sacred gift at weddings and housewarmings?

• A robe

• A coconut

• A clock

• A candle

In Iraq, hospitality is often shown by:

• Gifting dates wrapped in gold foil

• Serving Arabic coffee in strict order

• Offering a ceremonial scarf to guests

• Sharing a traditional sweet dessert tray

In India, when returning a food container after receiving cooked food, you should:

• Return it immediately, empty

• Wash and return it the next day

• Fill it with food, often sweets, before returning

• Decorate it with flowers before returning

What does pasalubong mean in the Philippines?

• Gift brought back from travels

• Offering of bread and salt

• Sacred wedding coconut

• Homemade sweets exchange

In Chinese business culture, gifts are usually presented to:

• All team members individually.

• The most junior staff.
  

• The company leader.

• A secretary or assistant.

In Kazakhstan, what is given in the Mingizip Shapan Zhabu tradition?

• A golden necklace

• Food

• A horse and a robe (chapan)

• A ceremonial dagger