Gift-Giving Principles
Basic Etiquette
- Presentation (包装)
- Timing (时机)
- Reciprocity (回礼)
- Modesty (谦虚)
- Respect (尊重)
Gift Selection
- Appropriate Value (价值)
- Cultural Significance (文化意义)
- Personal Connection (个人联系)
- Practical Use (实用性)
- Quality (品质)
Presentation
- Gift Wrapping (包装)
- Handling (递送方式)
- Words (祝福语)
- Body Language (肢体语言)
- Timing (时机)
Cultural Context
Occasions
- Chinese New Year (春节)
- Weddings (婚礼)
- Business (商务)
- Family Visits (探亲)
- Festivals (节日)
Taboos
- Unlucky Numbers (不吉数字)
- Inappropriate Items (不宜物品)
- Cultural Sensitivities (文化敏感)
- Status Considerations (地位考虑)
- Regional Differences (地区差异)
Modern Practices
- Digital Gifts (数字礼物)
- Contemporary Trends (现代趋势)
- International Exchange (国际交流)
- Social Media (社交媒体)
- E-commerce (电子商务)
"礼尚往来，来而不往非礼也"
"Courtesy demands reciprocity; it is not proper to receive without giving in return."