Gift Etiquette In Business Etiquette

Sending gifts to each other is a manifestation of etiquette as well as a pmission of affection, which can bridge the two sides.

Gift giving is a necessary way to communicate with foreigners. It is a way of making friends and promoting friendship. However, the enthusiasm of gifts is moderate and sometimes excessive enthusiasm is counterproductive.

Therefore, in giving gifts to the outside world, we should prevent such problems: first, prevent too many.

Second, avoid being too valuable for others to accept.

Third, prevent oversize and easy to carry.

Generally speaking, the etiquette of gift giving mainly includes 3 aspects: the selection of gifts, the method of giving gifts, and the acceptance of gifts.

1 Selection of gifts.

In the selection of gifts, we should do some simple surveys on the hobbies and interests of the gifts.

In addition, we should also pay attention to the other side.

And religious beliefs, to understand each other's basic taboo.

If the Islamic countries do not send wine, pigskin products.

When sending flowers, the western countries prefer taboo numbers to odd numbers. Generally, they do not send single flowers. They will make the collocation more colorful and look more beautiful.

Countries have taboo about colors. Generally speaking, white is a symbol of purity; black is a solemn symbol; yellow is a symbol of harmony, while red and blue are symbols of good luck.

Many countries use black as the color of funeral.

The hearse is black.

Belgian people avoid blue.

Brazilians are brown and yellow, and think that death is like yellow leaves falling from trees.

Of course, the main character is not a gift.

When choosing gifts for foreign friends, four guidelines must be adhered to in guiding ideology.

(1) highlight the commemorative nature of the gift.

In foreign affairs, gifts should still be "ritual and light."

Sometimes, "nothing in the South and a plum in the chat" is often more popular with the other side.

Because in many countries, gifts are too expensive.

On the contrary, it is very likely that the recipient will feel the bribe.

(2) reflect the national character of the gift.

Some people once said, "the thing with the most national characteristics is always the best."

Giving gifts to foreign guests is also the same.

Chinese kites, erhu, flutes, paper cutting, chopsticks, stamps, calligraphy and painting, tea and so on are common.

Once in the hands of foreigners, they are often favored and multiplied.

(3) clarify the pertinence of the gift.

The pertinence of gift giving means that when choosing gifts, they should be different from others.

It varies from person to person. It means that when choosing a gift, we must fully understand the character, hobbies, cultivation and taste of the recipient, and try to make the gift acceptable to the recipient.

Because of different things, it means that gifts given to the recipient should be different under different circumstances.

For example, in a state visit, it is advisable to present flowers and artworks to the state guests.

When attending a family banquet, flowers, local specialties and handicrafts should be presented to the hostess, or candy and toys will be presented to the host's children.

When visiting patients, it is advisable to give flowers, fruits, books, magazines, CD, etc. to the other side.

(4) pay attention to the difference of gifts.

Giving gifts to foreigners must not be contrary to the customs and habits of the other side.

Therefore, we must regard this as a major event when giving gifts, which is the difference between foreign gifts.

To solve this problem, it is necessary to understand the customs and habits of the recipient's country and choose the following six ways to avoid the taboos: the first is the taboo related to the gifts; two, the taboo related Taboos; three, the taboo related Taboos; four, the taboo related Taboos; five is the taboo related to the number of gifts; six is taboo related to gift packaging.

These six taboos are sometimes referred to as "six choices of etiquette".

2 ways of giving.

Giving gifts to foreigners should not only pay attention to the choice of specific varieties, but also pay attention to the methods of giving gifts.

According to etiquette convention, attention should be paid to the method of giving gifts in foreign affairs. Specifically, the 3 aspects of gift packaging, gift giving, and way of giving gifts must show proper rules and rules.

(1) pay attention to the packaging of gifts.

In the past, Chinese gifts were only heavy goods, not heavy packaging.

No matter how expensive the gifts are, most of them are "naked" and have nothing to worry about.

This practice is not in line with international practice.

In international communication, gift packaging is one of the organic parts of gifts. It is regarded as the outer garment of gifts and is indispensable when giving gifts.

Otherwise, it will be regarded as free to deal with the recipient, or even cause the gift itself to "depreciate".

In view of this, gifts for foreign friends must be carefully packed in advance and all materials used in packaging should be selected as best as possible.

At the same time, the outer packing of gifts for foreigners should be considered in respect of their colors, patterns, shapes, and even the way to bind ribbons.

(2) grasp the opportunity of giving gifts.

In the course of foreign affairs, the two sides

Different, the specific time, place and purpose of giving gifts are different. The timing of gift giving can not be invariably changed.

In accordance with international practice, it is very important to grasp the best time to give gifts, and make specific analysis of the specific circumstances.

During meetings or talks, if you are prepared to give gifts to your host, you should choose to leave when you get up.

When congratulating or congratulating a partner, if he intends to give a gift to the other party, he should usually give it to each other at the beginning of the meeting.

At the banquet, gifts can be given to the host, which can be done at the time of standing up, or when the fruits are eaten after the meal.

When watching a theatrical performance, you can prepare some gifts for the main actors as appropriate, and give them to the public at the end of the performance.

During the sightseeing tour, if the visiting unit presents a gift to oneself, it is best to return some gifts to the other party at that time.

Gifts for special receptionists and staff should be given to each other as soon as possible after arrival.

(3) distinction

The way.

The way to give gifts is to refer the gift to the recipient.

In foreign affairs, the way of giving gifts is mainly divided into two kinds: one is personally presented to the face; the other is entrusted to others.

These two ways of giving gifts often apply to different situations.

Sometimes, they often have some special requests.

In general, gifts for foreign friends.

Most of the gifts can be handed to the recipient in person.

Sometimes, for example, giving gifts or gifts to foreign friends, or giving gifts to important expatriates, they can also send concierge personnel to convey them or send them through diplomatic channels.

If necessary, gifts can be delivered to the recipient in advance.

Usually, when giving gifts to foreigners, especially when sending gifts to foreigners, a gift card should be attached. It can be placed in the gift box or in an envelope with the name of the recipient, and then try to fix the envelope on the outer package of the gift.

If possible, try not to send gifts to foreigners by means of mail.

3 acceptance of gifts.

When accepting gifts, friends from western countries like to open them face to face and say a few words of appreciation.

Accepting gifts from foreign friends in business etiquette generally involves 3 aspects:

(1) readily accept.

When a foreign friend presents himself with a gift, he should generally accept it in a big way and cheerfully.

There is no need to push around with the other person, too much civility.

When accepting gifts, they should stand up, smile, receive gifts with both hands, shake hands with the other side, and thank the other person for being serious.

When accepting gifts, they have no expression on their faces, receive gifts with their left hands, and receive gifts without giving thanks to the gifts. They are very rude.

(2) unseal appreciation.

In the international community, especially in many western countries, when accepting gifts, most of the recipients are usually used to open the packaging of gifts in the face of the giver, then appreciate the gifts carefully, and appreciate the gifts properly.

This kind of Chinese previously unacceptable practice has gradually evolved into a kind of etiquette that the recipient must pay attention to when accepting gifts.

In many countries, it is considered impolite to leave gifts without putting them on the spot.

When accepting gifts in foreign affairs, there is no need to pay attention to this.

(3) thank you later.

After receiving gifts from foreign guests, especially after receiving more valuable gifts from the other side, it is best to write letters or call the gift giving people within l weeks to give thanks to the other side.

If the gift is pmitted by others, the above practice is indispensable.

If you have the chance to meet the gift giving people again, you may wish to express your gratitude to the other side again when appropriate.

Or to tell the other person that the gift he gave himself is not only very fond of it, but also often used.

Such a way of making the other person feel that his gift is "worth the money" and is highly valued will make the other party extremely happy.