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1. Гүйцэтгэсэн: Г.Сайханцэцэг

2. Content
• Italy
• Appropriate gifts:
• Inappropriate gifts:
• Italy Gift Giving Customs
• Social Gift Giving in Italy
• Tips
• Christmas Gift Giving in Italy
• Gifts to Avoid
• Business Gift Giving
• international Gift Customs

3. Italy
 Gift giving is important in establishing business
relationships in Italy, but gifts are not commonly
exchanged at the initial stages of business. Even sо it may
be a good idea to have a gift ready to reciprocate in case
you are given one.
 It is appropriate to open the gift as soon as you receive it.
Gifts in Italy are elegantly wrapped, and it is wise to
follow suit, taking care that your gift is of high quality but
not obviously expensive.

4. Appropriate gifts:
•High vintage wines or liquor.
• Books and desk accessories.
• Fine chocolates, pastries or other delicacies.
• Nice pens engraved with your company logo or name.
• Tasteful, quality crafts from your home country
Inappropriate gifts:
• Do not give any gift that appears cheap or inexpensive.
• Chrysanthemums (associated with funerals) or roses (romantic connotations).
• Sharp items such as knives or letter openers (these imply negative feelings).
• Handkerchiefs, which connote sadness.
• Avoid a gift that is chiefly a vehicle for your company logo.
• Avoid the color purple, which is bad luck.
• Don't wrap the gift in black and gold, as these colors are associated with mourning.

5. Italy Gift Giving Customs
A primary destination for travel, Italy is a country rich in history, art and cuisine.
Whether traveling for business or pleasure, it is a good idea to know the gift giving
customs in Italy before visiting, especially if you will be exchanging gifts during
your trip.
Social Gift Giving in Italy
 At an early age, Italian children are taught to put a lot of thought into the selection of
a gift, considering their recipient's interests and tastes. As a visitor, you should do the
same.
 Gifts are expected for social events and to express thanks for an invitation. If you are
invited to someone's home, a gift of wine, chocolates, pastries or flowers is
appropriate. If you prefer to send flowers, have them delivered earlier in the day. You
may consider a gift for the host's wife in appreciation for preparing the meal. And, if
you visit a family, consider small gifts for the children as well.

6. Tips
 The price paid for a gift should never be referenced.
 To give home-made food as a gift is considered a labor of love.
 Gifts should always be gift-wrapped and are usually opened at the time they
are given and received.
 New Year's, Ephipany, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day,
Carnevale, Christmas and Name Day are all celebrated in Italy and
considered gift-giving occasions.

7. Christmas Gift Giving in Italy
 In Italy, most of the Christmas gift giving occurs on the Epiphany. The 12th
day of Christmas, Epiphany is the day the three wise men arrived at the
manger bearing gifts for the Baby Jesus. As the story goes, the three wise
men stopped by the abode of La Befana. Although invited to join them, she
refused but later changed her mind and set out to find the Christ child.
According to legend, she is still searching. Everywhere she visits, she leaves
gifts for the children in hopes of finding the Baby Jesus. Children hang their
stockings on the evening of January 5, awaiting gifts from La Befana.

8. Gifts to Avoid
 Red flowers – red flowers indicate secrecy
 Yellow flowers – yellow flowers indicate jealousy
 Chrysanthemums - chrysanthemums are symbols of mourning and used at funerals
 Brooches, handkerchiefs or knives - these are associated with sadness
 Never give an uneven number of flowers - the number 17 is considered unlucky
 Do not wrap a gift in black – black is a color of mourning
 Do not wrap a gift in purple – purple symbolizes bad luck and is the color of death

9. Business Gift Giving
 Italians prefer to do business face-to-face with people they know and trust. Your
business colleagues will be eager to know something about you as a person before
conducting business with you. Net-working is a must. Take the time to build the
relationship by inquiring about your colleagues family and personal interests. First
impressions are important. Make sure to demonstrate respect when greeting your
colleagues, especially when meeting them for the first time. Appearances matter –
expect to be judged on your appearance, your attire and the demeanor you project.
Because hospitality is important to Italians, business entertaining often takes place in
restaurants. Refusing an invitation will offend your business colleagues. Also, business
cards should never be given in a social situation.

10. When considering a business gift, keep in mind:
 Gifts with a company logo are considered bad taste
 Gifts should not be overly expensive but of good quality
 Business gifts are given at a senior managerial level
 Food and liquor are appropriate gifts
 When giving wine, make sure it is a good vintage as Italians are wine connoisseurs
 Small gifts are appropriate for co-workers and staff members

11. international Gift Customs
 The tradition of gift giving is a world wide practice that some say has been around since the
beginning of man. Over time different cultures have developed their own gift giving customs
and traditions.
 Did you know...
 In France the gift of wine for the hostess of a dinner party is not an appropriate gift as the
hostess would prefer to choose the vintage for the night. In Sweden, a bottle of wine or flowers
are an appropriate gift for the hostess. Also, in some countries you should not open the gift in
front of the giver and others it would be an insult if you did not open the gift. There are also
religious practices in some cultures that need to be considered when giving gifts.
 To help you make an informed and sensible gift decision for your international recipient we
have put together this list of international gift giving customs.
 Also, visit Giftypedia's International Holidays for calendars of international holidays and
celebrations.
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