Rules for proper gift giving
When you are planning to give a gift, it is important to think about the receiver. As the gift is for the other person, it should be suitable for his or her particular personality. Is he or she a family member or a close friend?
At a dinner party, it is usually proper to show up with some sort of gratitude(感谢) for the host.
When someone gives you a gift, you generally want to give one in return.
When in a situation where you have received something expensive and are expected to give one in return, many people feel pressured to give a gift of greater or equal value to the one that was gifted to them. However, it is important to distance yourself from these assumptions.
Well, what should you do when you have forgotten to send a gift? It happens to all of us. Whether it is a family member’s birthday or a friend’s graduation ceremony, forgetting to give a gift is awkward. So, it can be difficult to find the right way to make up for forgetfulness. However, before you begin to panic, know that a late gift is better than no gift.
| A．However, this is not always the case. |
| B．Do you have to give a gift to your friends? |
| C．Gifts should be tied to meaning instead of dollar value. |
| D．In Eastern cultures, gifts are given before the guest leaves. |
| E．Does he or she enjoy big gifts or prefer a bunch of flowers? |
| F．So, send your gift with an apologetic note and all should be forgiven. |
| G．They have invited you over to their home and that should be acknowledged. |
