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1. Chinese Gift Giving Etiquette 9 Tips… In general, gifts are given at Chinese New Year, weddings, births and more recently (because of marketing), birthdays. … www.china-business-connect.com @BusinessChina0 e-Learning China Business

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3. 1 The Chinese like food and a nice food basket will make a great gift.

4. 2 Do not give scissors, knives or other cutting utensils as they indicate the severing of the relationship.

5. 3 Do not give clocks, handkerchiefs or straw sandals as they are associated with funerals and death.

6. 4 Do not give flowers, as many Chinese associate these with funerals.

7. 5 Do not wrap gifts in white, blue or black paper.

8. 6 Four is an unlucky number so do not give four of anything. Eightis the luckiest number, so giving eight of something brings luck to the recipient. 4 8

9. 7 Always present gifts with two hands.

10. 8 Gifts are not opened when received.

11. 9 Gifts may be refused three times before they are accepted.

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