"Do"s and "Don't"s in China: Gift - Giving ②

In the previous episode, we‘ve talked about the etiquette of gift-giving in traditional festivals and when we pay a visit. In this episode, we will continue with basic etiquette of gift-giving.

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To a friend, you can give something useful according to his needs. You can also give a personalized gift, based on his character and tastes.

DO杯子 Cup

杯子：谐音“一辈子”，

“to be together forever”

Cup: In Chinese, the phrase "one cup 一杯子" has the same pronunciation as "一辈子", “to be together forever”.

DO NOT鞋 Shoes

鞋：意味着让别人离开

Shoes: giving shoes to someone means you want him to go away.

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送礼以红包为宜，如果是关系特别好的朋友，可以另外准备一些工艺品类的结婚礼物。

Red envelopes are recommended as wedding gifts. If you are a close friend of the couple, you can also prepare some extra gifts such as handicrafts.

DO

红包

Red Envelopes

装饰品

Ornaments

DO NOT比较普通的礼物

Casual and ordinary gifts

— 5 包装的颜色 —Colors of the gift wrapDO红色等

红色等暖色包装最好（喜庆）

It is better to use red or other warm colors for the gift wrap.

DO NOT黑色、白色

黑色、白色包装（悲伤）

Use black and white for the gift wrap.  

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