| Gift giving is Worldwide, but there are a lot of | | | | acceptable gift. |
| different cultures and religious traditions. Let us | | | | In Muslim Culture, alcohol is forbidden, even perfume, |
| understand some of the reasoning behind the | | | | which has alcohol in it. Food from scavengers, such |
| symbolism. | | | | as, pork, birds and shellfish are also not appropriate |
| Chinese Cultures have a reserved demeanor. A gift | | | | for gifts. Some other products that are not |
| will not be immediately taken, but will be refused | | | | appropriate are personal clothing, which are far to |
| three times before they accept the gift. This is so | | | | personal for gifts. Dogs are unclean, so no dog items, |
| they do not appear greedy. Once the person has | | | | even something with a picture of dogs. A good gift |
| taken the gift, you should tell that person you are | | | | for Muslim is a compass. He must face Mecca |
| glad that it had been accepted. | | | | everyday for prayers, so matter where he is he will |
| Japanese Culture, gift giving is a form of art, | | | | know which way to face. |
| representing respect, gratitude and friendship. The | | | | Hindu Culture, gifts are given and accepted with your |
| gift is always beautifully wrapped or in a gift box and | | | | right hand or both hands, but never with only your |
| given with respect. This is a very important | | | | left hand. The left hand is considered unclean since it |
| ceremony. | | | | is used for personal hygiene. They also do not open |
| The Latin Cultures don’t have traditional or | | | | their gifts at the time they receive them. |
| formal ceremonies surrounding gift giving. Gifts are a | | | | So conclusion is every culture have gift giving. No |
| way to make good first impressions and socially | | | | matter what culture the gift is going to there is a gift |
| showing kindness, appreciation and generosity. | | | | basket for that culture. Gift baskets come in a wide |
| Orthodox Jews can not eat pork or shellfish, and | | | | range of themes, some with food and some without. |
| wine is used in religious ceremonies and required to | | | | They are beautifully wrapped and packaged. There |
| be kosher, even for social drinking. So if you want to | | | | are so many styles of gift baskets that you can |
| give a gift of food or wine, it’s best to shop at | | | | impress anyone, no matter what their culture is. |
| a kosher store to guarantee you will be giving an | | | | |