Business Etiquette -- A Gift From International Business

In international communication, people often express their thanks and congratulations by giving presents, so as to enhance friendship. Due to the different customs of different countries, there are differences in the types and ways of gift giving.

The way of gift giving is usually good. Westerners attach great importance to the packaging of gifts when giving gifts. Most countries are used to wrap them with colored wrapping paper and ribbons. Western European countries prefer to use light colored wrapping paper. Different from Chinese customs, after receiving gifts from western countries, they should immediately express their gratitude and look down on their faces, and appreciate their gifts regardless of their value.

Time gifts should be timely. In some countries, gifts can only be salute while others are present. Japan It is necessary to choose gifts on occasions where there are not many people. In Arabia countries, there must be other people present. In Britain, the right time to give presents is to invite others to finish their dinner or after the performance at the theater. In France, gifts should not be sent to friends who are first acquainted. They should be sent back at the right time to meet again.

Place gifts should be divided into fields. Don't bring the food you eat at the banquet as a gift. No gifts are required at the reception or reception. Flowers and bouquets can be sent when necessary. In different countries, the gift should also be different, for example, the Chinese people are careful about sending cigarettes and sending wine, while the Japanese do not give cigarettes to them. When giving gifts to the Germans, taboo is to wrap gifts in white, brown or black paper, while gifts to South American people must not be sent with knives or handkerchiefs, because the knife means a clean break between the two sides, and handkerchiefs are always associated with tears and sadness.

The United States loves strange things. U.S.A People are mainly about practicality and singularity. If you can send some small gifts with unique style or ethnic characteristics, Americans will be very welcome. For example, the imitation of Terracotta Army in China is a rare gift in the hearts of Americans. In addition, black paper should not be used when wrapping gifts, because black is not an auspicious color in the eyes of Americans. At the same time, we should pay attention to giving gifts at the end of business talks.

Britain does not accept expensive gifts. When the British send gifts, if the gift price is high, it will be mistaken for a bribe. Some high-end chocolates, one or two bottles of famous wine or flowers can be enjoyed by the recipient. But note that it is best not to send gifts printed with company logo.

France is inseparable from art. The French advocate art. Therefore, the gifts are best artistic. If they have the characteristic antique gifts, they will like it very much. If you are invited to a restaurant in France, you should bring several flowers without binding, but chrysanthemums must be excluded.

Germany does not like sharp gifts. Germans pay great attention to the packaging of gifts. Don't wrap them with white, black or brown wrapping paper or ribbons. In addition, do not send sharp things, because the Germans regard it as a bad omen.

Japan taboo 4 and 9. To give gifts to Japanese, do not send 4 or 9 things at a time, because "4" is homophonic in Japanese and "death", while "9" is homophonic with "bitter". The Japanese like famous brand goods, but they are disgusted with what is decorated with Fox and badger. They believe that the fox is a symbol of greed, badger represents cunning.

Russia only loves western brands. Gifts, as long as they are sent to famous brands, especially western famous brands, are easy to get their favor regardless of the value of gifts. From a box of Marlboro cigarettes to a LEVIS card Jeans They will be very satisfied.

African countries are pragmatic. African countries are not particular about the value of gifts, but the importance of gifts is not suitable for high-end gifts.

Arabia is a simple country. Beautiful and gorgeous gifts are more loved than plain and simple gifts; names are more popular than nameless antiques; intellectual toys and crafts are more favored than simple practical things. But all kinds of wines, including those that depict animal designs, are not popular.