Comments on: Chinese Gift Etiquette, Gift Ideas and Taboos

By: High-End Gift Ideas for Chinese Businessmen | Ian Nerney's Blog

High-End Gift Ideas for Chinese Businessmen | Ian Nerney's Blog — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:18:54 +0000

[...] “what would be a good gift for a Chinese investor?” So we did some research about Chinese gift giving traditions and learned there are many cultural nuances that must be adhered to. As an example, you should [...]

By: Roger

Roger — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 21:34:54 +0000

I see that baskets of apples are ok. What about baskets of other fruits? (I have some apricots that I would like to give to a Chinesefriend newly arrived in Canada).

By: Yayoi

Yayoi — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 06:42:13 +0000

@Alex Someone gave me a simple pearl necklace and I always wear it for special occassion :)
@Jenny A plant would be nice, something flowery or cactus.

By: Faye Herl

Faye Herl — Thu, 05 May 2011 12:41:26 +0000

What pearls of wisdom! I am going to china soon and will be visiting several of my fathers friends whom will each be putting me up for a few days.

Is it customary to buy the wife a gift also? or should i buy something for the whole family? (i understand the children might not be partial to a single malt.)

I’m also thinking of using this travel company for my holiday in china any recommendations on that front?

Faye :-)

By: Jenny

Jenny — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 10:57:03 +0000

Hello!
A chinese girl have bought my apartment in Sweden, and I wanted to leave her a small “move-in” present that would mean something to her, and most importantly not offend her. What would be a good gift?

Thanks!!

By: Alex

Alex — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 03:57:34 +0000

I want a gift for a first date with a Chinese woman that has been living in USA for 7 years, but she still has many traditional values. Note that I am white American and don’t want to insult her.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:46:25 +0000

I am interested in this Chinese woman who lives her in US ,and she will be going China visit her parents ,sister and brothers ,and son.Would it be proper give her a gift ,and for her parents show I am really interested in her ,and remember me since she be gone for 5 months? If yes then can you give me some good gift ideas . I know she is from Southeren China in mountains.

By: Robert Thompson

Robert Thompson — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 17:32:00 +0000

@sue – Mayor of Beijing? Wow, I really don’t know, something nice. The finest, most expensive thing you can think of.

By: Robert Thompson

Robert Thompson — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 17:31:19 +0000

@paddy – Scammy, I wouldn’t do it.

By: Sue

Sue — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 15:58:51 +0000

My boss is visiting China for a World Union of Olympic Cities summit and is looking for a good gift for the Mayor of Beijing. Help!!!