Gifts in China

In China, gifts should be chosen to suit each specific occasion.It's usual to pick out  gifts in red or other festive color, black and white is not suitable.When your gift has been given,the recipient may  refuse you.Then you can try to pass it on (??).The recipient usually opens the gift after you leave.Besides,giving some gifts is taboo.For instance,giving umbrella to a couple is not suitable.Because "umbrella"'s pronounciation is like "divide".


i try my best...

Good job,Mjnning. I didn't know this when I was living in China, and I dind't know we shouldn't open gifts until after the giver leaves! Oh dear.

Gifts in China

In China, send gifts should be chosen to suit with certain each occasion. It's usual to pick up select gifts by that are red or other festive color; black and white is are not unsuitable. When your gift has been given to the recipient passed, the recipient maybe refuse the gift you. Then you can try to give it to them again. pass once time. The recipient will usually open the gift after you leave. Also Besides, sending there are some gifts has which are taboo. For instance, giving an umbrella to a couple is unsuitable. Because the word "umbrella"'s pronounciation is sounds like "divide".


i try my best...

{Indeed, I know it's hard...But thanks for sharing these customs :)}