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Chapter 10To Gift or Not Learning objectives why gift giving is important in the international business etiquette what types of gifts are acceptable or unacceptable what is the protocol associated with gift giving and receiving whether gifts should be reciprocated Common occasions for office gift giving Christmas Birthdays Engagements Weddings baby births retirements sometimes the completion of a long and harrowing project. Two simple guidelines when choosing presents for colleagues First, pick something flexible that can be tailored to the recipient’s taste; Second, opt for a gift that will outlast the holiday season to maximize impact, such as a fruit or cheese of the month, club subscriptions. 8 tips to office gift-giving Check the rules. Give to the group. Keep it secular. Keep it modest. No knickknacks. Stick to what you know. Be inclusive. Be generous down the chain. Gift-giving Between Colleagues What are the person’s hobbies? Do not be tempted by gag gifts. Wrap the gift. Do not be late with your gift. What you choose to give and how you present your gift will say a lot about the type of person you are. Giving Gifts to Your Boss Check if there are any policies in place about giving your boss a gift. Appropriate gifts for bosses would include - Calendars, organizers, pen sets, food baskets, stationery, tea, coffee, or something along the line of relaxation squeeze balls. Giving Gifts to Employees Items to avoid: Gag gifts – an absolute no-no! Homemade items. Gifts purchased at discount stores or dollar stores. Food items such as turkeys. To Clients Target a client’s interests Observe corporate guidelines Watch your budget Give a Gift Certificate Be appropriate Use your logo cautiously Consider charitable contributions Cross Cultural Gift Giving?Etiquette Gift Giving Etiquette in China Gift Giving Etiquette in Japan Gift Giving Etiquette in Saudi Arabia Case Study Zhang Wenxin is newly recruited at an American accou