This document provides an outline for a presentation on gift giving traditions in the UAE and Japan. It begins with an introduction to gift giving including its history, functions, types, and features. It then discusses the value of gift giving in the UAE from an Emirati perspective. Specific customs like giving gifts with the right hand are highlighted. Next, Japanese traditions are examined, noting avoiding gifts in sets of 4 or 9 and proper delivery and receiving etiquette. The document concludes with a summary and invitation for questions.

1. Gift giving

2. The purpose of our presentation

3. Outline
I. Introduction about gift giving
• History
• Functions
• Types
• Features
II. Gift giving in the UAE
1. Value of gift giving
2. Emirati perspective on gift giving
III. Gift giving in Japan
1. Japanese perspective on gift giving
IV. Summary

4. The history of gift giving

5. The function of gift giving

6. Types of gift
Monetary or charitable Corporate gift giving
contributions

7. Features of gift
Shiny papers Bows
Patterned papers Ribbons
Bags Tags

9. Value of gift giving in the UAE
• Gift giving is an important culture in an Arab
world
• Gift giving is used to cement relationships

10. Emirati perspective on gift
giving
• Gifts are given with the right hand or both
hands, not with the left
• Whenever a gift is given it is appreciated and
accepted no matter what
• Avoid open gifts in front of the gift-giver

11. Provide a gift for the bride
and groom

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13. Gift giving in Japan

14. Avoid giving gift in sets of four
and nine
"Shi" (4) is associated with death ( 死 shi) and "ku"
(9) is associated with suffering ( 苦 ku)

15. Delivery and timing
•Give an individual's gift privately, or if giving to a
group, have all recipients together
•Do not give the same gift to two or more Japanese
•Do not send wedding gifts via the postal system

16. Receiving
• Receive with two hands, after politely refusing it
at least twice
• Do not assume an expensive gift is a bribe

18. What the Japanese do
?when they receive a gift

19. What the Japanese do
?when they receive a gift

20. What the Japanese do
?when they receive a gift

21. Summary

22. ,Thank you for listening
?do you have any questions