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"It is better to give than to receive. "; "Beware of Greeks(ancient, of course)bearing gifts. " Gifts are a fundamental element
"It is better to give than to receive. "; "Beware of Greeks(ancient, of course)bearing gifts. " Gifts are a fundamental element
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2015-04-24
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"It is better to give than to receive. "; "Beware of Greeks(ancient, of course)bearing gifts. " Gifts are a fundamental element of culture and our lives as social an important part of our business relationships.
There are occasions when giving a gift surpasses spoken communication, since the message it offers can cut through barriers of language and cultural diversity. Present a simple gift to your host in a foreign country and the chances are he or she will understand you perfectly, though you may not understand a single word of each other’s languages. It can convey wealth of meaning about your appreciation of their hospitality and the importance you place upon the relationship.
Combine the act of giving with some knowledge of and sensitivity to the culture of the recipient and you have an invaluable chance to earn respect and lay the foundations of a durable and mutually beneficial business relationship. For all countries, take account of climate, especially in regard to clothing. Some gifts can be ruined by extremely hot or humid climates, possibly causing their receiver considerable anguish. Consider the kinds of products that are abundant in the country concerned and try for something that is uncommon there. Think about the level of language skills: a book with hundreds of pages of English text may be at best useless, at worst embarrassing, to a person with limited English. Inform yourself as much as possible about local customs, rules and etiquette, especially to do with wrapping, presenting, superstitions, taboos and, importantly, customs. The following is a brief account of the etiquette of gift giving in some countries of Asia.
For Thailand, gifts should not be wrapped or packaged in black. Modest gifts, like ties, scarves and key rings are much appreciated. Traditionally, sharp objects like knives or even letter openers are not given as gifts. Laos has virtually no cultural taboo items. It would be difficult to offend with virtually any gift. Gifts are normally exchanged at the beginning of meetings with Japanese and should be given and received with both hands. It is seen as impolite to give an unwrapped gift. The emphasis should be on high quality, though not necessarily expensive, items.
There are no special gift giving customs in Vietnam, but the Vietnamese are enthusiastic gift givers and like very much to receive them as well. Liquor and wine can be problematic for reasons pertaining to Vietnamese tastes rather than morality or religion.
Which of the following gifts is considered proper in the given situation?
选项
A、A bar of chocolate for a friend from Indonesia.
B、Pairs of chopsticks for a Chinese.
C、An English dictionary for a beginning learner of English.
D、Scissors for a friend in Thailand.
答案
C
解析
细节推理题。根据题干中的关键词considered与原文第三段第二句中的take account of对应,对答案进行定位。原文提到了Some gifts不适合带往extremely hot or humid climates。A项中送给印尼朋友的巧克力就属这种情况,故A不可取。再如:所送的礼品不应是当地abundant东西,B项中送中国人筷子就不合适,故B不可取。文章第四段介绍了泰国人的礼仪,给泰国人的礼品不能是锋利的刀剪等,所以D项排除。作者虽在第三段提到不能送一位英语初学者hundreds of pages ofEnglish text,这不仅浪费且还引起尴尬,然而送初学者一本辞典,那又当别论了。故答案为C。
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