Gift giving

The purpose of our presentation

OutlineI. Introduction about gift giving

1. History2. Functions3. Types 4. Features

II. Gift giving in the UAE1. Value of gift giving2. Emirati perspective on gift giving

III. Gift giving in Japan1. Japanese perspective on gift giving

IV. Summary

The history of gift giving

The function of gift giving

Types of giftCorporate gift giving Monetary or charitable

contributions

Features of gift

Shiny papers

Patterned papers

Bags

Ribbons

Bows

Tags

Value of gift giving in the UAE

• Gift giving is an important culture in an Arab

world

• Gift giving is used to cement relationships

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

Provide a gift for the brideand groom

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Gift giving in Japan

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)

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

Receiving

• Receive with two hands, after politely refusing it at least twice

• Do not assume an expensive gift is a bribe

What the Japanese do when they receive a gift ?

What the Japanese do when they receive a gift ?

What the Japanese do when they receive a gift ?

Summary

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