Carefully, a gift! What not to give Bashny.Net

What dream never before - it has now become part of our lives. In total we can get to any point of the earth for a few hours. No need to go out of his apartment to talk across the ocean. Steel conventional boundaries, and most importantly people have become closer to each other.

The trend towards the interpenetration of cultures from year to year has been steadily increasing: to promote trade and international tourism, education unified. If you decide to go to another country, no matter where: on vacation, a business trip, for academic exchange - it is imperative to explore the traditions and customs of the places, with the people that you have to interact and communicate

. It is above all will give you confidence and will not put in an awkward situation. For you - the most innocuous and ordinary things can be perceived very negatively by foreign friends. Because if you want to give a present, take the trouble to be very careful. Since there is its own etiquette in every state.




Etiquette of giving presents in Japan

By giving a gift, do not expect the Japanese resident immediately unpack it and will examine with interest. Do not think that you are being treated with contempt. On the contrary, a person so very delicately takes care of you. Suddenly your Present is too modest? It is taken to carefully hide the disappointment.

It is totally unacceptable if a person "lost face" in front of other people. Just because your gift, brought the Japanese in any case reveal alone. It is also desirable to take a gift in both hands. You can also use your right hand, but only as a last resort.

Do not give too extravagant things. And yet here is not accepted give items in the amount of 4 and 9 pieces. These figures are in tune with the words "death" and "pain". This tradition is so strong in Japan that many hospitals do not have 4 and 9 floors.

When choose the right gift - do not forget it must be wrapped in a nice package. Color can choose any other than white. In this country it symbolizes mourning.

Gift etiquette in China

Be prepared for the fact that your gift will not immediately: first inhabitant of him in the heavenly places politely refuse. Do not worry and do not be embarrassed. Be persistence and strength of character. Offer a present for another 2-3 times. Give a strong argument: tell me what this thing is quite small, and the refusal to hurt you

. The resulting gift should immediately expand and see. If you do not know what to give, follow the local custom - to give the twins as a symbol of unity and harmony

. But in any case, do not give the Chinese the clock: the word is consonant with the word "funeral" in their language. Also undesirable white color and the number "four". Flowers decided to bring in a hospital or a cemetery. Therefore, going to visit, replace them with a sweet gift for the hostess.

Gifts in the Arab world

In the Arab world (by the way, in Greece too) should not praise any of the conditions aloud. Otherwise, the owner will just have to (whether he wants to or not) give you the favorite thing that strictly requires an immutable law of hospitality

. Do not give alcohol, products made of pig skin and things with the image of a human or a dog. Do not try anything to give the master's wife, it is very improper.

It is permissible to bring a variety of sweets and candies to children.

Subtleties of gift giving in Europe

Its subtlety is not only in the East. European countries also have their own traditions. In particular, there is great interest in environmental protection and nature conservation. Therefore, with great caution, choose colors: all of a sudden some of the plants that you wish to purchase, registered in the Red Book? According to the established traditions of Europe, chrysanthemum treated as death, red roses - it is a passion, and cloves - an indispensable attribute of commemoration

. In France, will appreciate the foreign spirits, but the local alcoholic beverages apprehended cool. The fact is that in this way you will put into question the human tastes, whether you like it or not. Ladies should not be present perfume, it is a privilege only of the spouses.

Go on a visit in Germany is not made empty-handed. Germans love on any occasion to receive and give gifts, they really have to be quite small. Since it is believed that an expensive gift obliges to respond in kind. And, unfortunately, such a possibility is not at all. First of all, in the present invention is appreciated, originality and creativity. The high esteem will be an exclusive gift, especially if it is made with their own hands. On Christmas will be good to give all kinds of candles and wreaths.

The international communication difficulties are inevitable cultural. This will help only a sincere desire to establish contacts.

Presenting the gift, do not forget to give a smile to his companion. After all, it is only the best words to describe about your good intentions.