Giftgiving国际商务礼仪

1、Framework,Gift-giving in general Asia Europe America,Why is gift so important?,oldest social tradition a companys image interpersonal relationship,To whom should we send gift?,between boss and employees between companies,When to send gifts?,business occasions: at the first meeting after a successful

2、 business negotiation special days: Christmas, New Year, or other anniversaries,What to choose as a gift?,a good meaning related to the theme avoid taboos personal preference,How to give and receive a gift?,Wrap it. a card a thank you note,Where gift matters?,High important in business -Japan. Impor

3、tant, but not fatal to business -Asia/Pacific Rim, the Middle East, Africa. Somewhat important, more as a courtesy -Latin America, Eastern Europe/Russia. Not important or expect in business -The US, Canada, Australia, most of Western Europe.,Four principles:,proper time interval customs and taboos m

4、eaningful,Video,Posture,Place,The choose of gift,Language,Giving gifts in Asia,Gift-giving in Korea,Gifts that are suggested: desk accessories, kitchen gadgets, framed paintings, decorated items for home Gifts to avoid are: foreign currency, cheese, green headwear, sharp objects Gifts online are pop

5、ular.,Gift-giving in Japan,A、colour Try to avoid: purple and green. Wrapping paper: avoid black and white best choice is the color wrapping paper.,B、proper gift Taboo: Lotus Favorites: bamboo, ducks, tortoise and so on Pay attention to chrysanthemum It has special meaning in Japan,the number of gift

6、,1,3,5,7 is proper. 9 is also avoided. In Japanese, 9 is pronounced similar to “bitter”.,Gift-giving in Arab,Gift-giving in Arab,A、When you meet with your business partners for the first time, remember dont send him a gift. B、The Arabs would like to send valuable gifts. C、Alcohol is forbidden for Is

7、lam,Gift-giving in Europe,Giving gifts is not a normal part of European business culture. Only exception： a unique commemorative item,Giving-gift in German,gifts reflecting home country elegant wrappings small gifts No substantial gifts in private.,Gift-giving in England,A small souvenir from your c

8、ountry or a scarce item is a good choice. Gifts show casing your companys logo is not proper especially in England. Lily means death in England. Stuffs with patterns of elephant or crane have rude meanings.,Gift-giving in Italy,Ensure that your cards are mailed in time to be received a week before C

9、hristmas. Avoid gifts showcasing a companys logo. Do not wrap gifts in black, gold and purple.,Gift-giving in America,Gift-giving in USA,Choice of gift,Consider the message they want to convey to receivers but not the price of gifts In practical ways Flowers, fruits and wines as gifts,Receive a gift,Gifts are opened in front of the giver. Normally, the oral expression of thanks is followed by a written note of appreciation.,Gift-giving in Brazil,Findings:,The best time of giving a gift should be after business meeting, especially at di