The right way to choose a gift for your foreign parner

This gift is an act of willingness expressed, for some countries, this is something to be welcomed, for some other countries, it may be considered bribery. A clear understanding of the instructions in gifts for each country you will come to help you create success for partners meeting.

Some multi-national companies and some governments have strict policies concerning their employees in the matter of getting gifts. To avoid creating trouble, it is mandatory that you need to understand the policies of the company you are trading co. Giving gifts rightly to foreign partners properly helps you score points in their eyes.

Countries such as Malaysia and Paraguay, the problem of corruption is very worrying, any small gift can always be interpreted as a bribe. In Malaysia, you will not make a gift until you have established a relationship with that person. In Singapore, government employees are not allowed to receive gifts, and in the United States the limit value shall be converted into an acceptable amount of a gift is less than 25$.

 

 

 

 

 

 

However, in some countries such as Japan, Indonesia and the Philippines, exchange gifts strongly rooted in their traditions. Part of the tradition is using the charming style during the gifts given and received. It is important to plan for the moment and focus on the process.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use your hands when giving gifts is an important thing, in Asia and the Middle East, you only use the right hand or both hands when awarded or receive a gift. In Japan and Hong Kong, have to use both hands.

In Singapore, the recipient can "politely refused three times" before receive the gift. But in Chile, gifts are received immediately and opened immediately. And in Indonesia, small gifts are awarded on a regular basis.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Always be thoroughly knowledgeable about the laws of religion and belief when choosing gifts. For example, pork is forbidden in the religion of the Jews and Muslims, so you will not choose a gift made from pigskin. And in India, not a gift made from cowhide. A taboo for Muslim is alcohol.

A basic thing to keep in mind for any gift is that you choose high quality one. Choosing good quality gifts but not be too ostentatious. If you have the gift of your company logo on it, it would be better if the logo is printed clearly.

Organizing a meal at a nice restaurant is always a good practice. A delicious dinner was a great way to demonstrate to your customers that you value your relationship with them, as well as an opportunity to strengthen the relationship. In Brazil, the UK, Panama and Peru, people love to be a guest for a simple meal, and in the Greek people want a full dinner. In China, you should plan for a party, especially if you're contracting with someone. (Continue)