Text C Gift Giving
Text C Gift Giving
Warm-up What is the difference between a gift and a bribe? Have you presented any gifts to foreign friends or business colleagues?If so,do you think your gifts are proper? Why should we understand the culture of the receiver if planning to give the proper gifts? Why is gift giving vital to the company image? Why should you remember the two points when giving gifts?
Warm-up • What is the difference between a gift and a bribe? • Have you presented any gifts to foreign friends or business colleagues? If so, do you think your gifts are proper? • Why should we understand the culture of the receiver if planning to give the proper gifts? • Why is gift giving vital to the company image? • Why should you remember the two points when giving gifts?
outline Gifts are supplement to business etiquette. Some basic questions are to be considered when giving gifts. To give the proper gift,you must understand the culture of the receiver. The gift presented should be manufactured in your home country. Gifts with company logos should be used as small tokens only
outline • Gifts are supplement to business etiquette. • Some basic questions are to be considered when giving gifts. • To give the proper gift, you must understand the culture of the receiver. • The gift presented should be manufactured in your home country. • Gifts with company logos should be used as small tokens only
Gifts should never replace the basics of good business practices and etiquette.They are a supplement to,not a substitute for,a sound business proposition.Of course,a gift should never take on the appearance of a bribe,even in countries where such practices are commonplace.A gift is just that-a freely given token that shows appreciation or respect.A bribe-well,that is part of the mandatory cost of doing business in some places in the world
Gifts should never replace the basics of good business practices and etiquette. They are a supplement to, not a substitute for, a sound business proposition. Of course, a gift should never take on the appearance of a bribe, even in countries where such practices are commonplace. A gift is just that—a freely given token that shows appreciation or respect. A bribe—well, that is part of the mandatory cost of doing business in some places in the world
Some basic questions to consider if planning to give gifts internationally: Who are the appropriate people that should receive gifts?Is there someone you must give a gift to? What is an appropriate gift a and what might be considered culturally insensitive? ● When should you give the gift?At the first meeting?At the conclusion of a contract? And finally,how should you present the aift?
Some basic questions to consider if planning to give gifts internationally: • Who are the appropriate people that should receive gifts? Is there someone you must give a gift to? • What is an appropriate gift and what might be considered culturally insensitive? • When should you give the gift? At the first meeting? At the conclusion of a contract? • And finally, how should you present the gift?
International gift giving can become a cultural minefield.The taboos vary from culture to culture.To give the proper gift one must understand the culture of the receiver. Giving the appropriate gift in a timely fashion not only cements personal relationships in some cultures but it can truly enhance a company or personal image.The right gift conveys respect to the individual and buy the same token can convey a company and personal image of global sophistication,even power
International gift giving can become a cultural minefield. The taboos vary from culture to culture. To give the proper gift one must understand the culture of the receiver. Giving the appropriate gift in a timely fashion not only cements personal relationships in some cultures but it can truly enhance a company or personal image. The right gift conveys respect to the individual and buy the same token can convey a company and personal image of global sophistication, even power
In relationship-driven cultures,the gift reflects the company's image and intentions and gives a potential partner insight into how both you an your company think and are likely to act in the future.Still the main purpose of any gift should be to please and honor the recipient.Of you keep that in mind, you will never produce a gift that can be impropriate or,worse,insulting
In relationship-driven cultures, the gift reflects the company’s image and intentions and gives a potential partner insight into how both you an your company think and are likely to act in the future. Still the main purpose of any gift should be to please and honor the recipient. Of you keep that in mind, you will never produce a gift that can be impropriate or, worse, insulting
One basic rule of thumb in international gift giving;ideally,any gift you present should be manufactured in your home country.Take special care to make sure that gift is not manufactured in a country or region that may cause insult to the recipient (for example:it would be insulting to give Saudi Arabian colleague a gift manufactured in Israel.)
One basic rule of thumb in international gift giving; ideally, any gift you present should be manufactured in your home country. Take special care to make sure that gift is not manufactured in a country or region that may cause insult to the recipient (for example: it would be insulting to give Saudi Arabian colleague a gift manufactured in Israel.)
Another point that should be remembered:Gifts with company logos should be used as small tokens only,not as a major sign of appreciation.Even when logos are used they should only be placed on gifts of the highest quality and the best taste.Remember,even the smallest gift reflects your company's image and personality.Keep the logo small so that it doesn't took as though the gift is nothing more than a company. Based on International Business Culture by Charles Mitchel∥
Another point that should be remembered: Gifts with company logos should be used as small tokens only, not as a major sign of appreciation. Even when logos are used they should only be placed on gifts of the highest quality and the best taste. Remember, even the smallest gift reflects your company’s image and personality. Keep the logo small so that it doesn't took as though the gift is nothing more than a company. Based on International Business Culture by Charles Mitchell
supplement n. something that you add to sth.else to improve it or make it complete The night courses are a supplement to his regular course work. She has been ill and must have supplements to her ordinary food. an additional part at the end of a book,or a separate part of a newspaper,magazine, etc. This history has a supplement containing an account of what has happened since 1930. The newspaper publishes a special travel
supplement n. • something that you add to sth. else to improve it or make it complete The night courses are a supplement to his regular course work. She has been ill and must have supplements to her ordinary food. • an additional part at the end of a book, or a separate part of a newspaper, magazine, etc. This history has a supplement containing an account of what has happened since 1930. The newspaper publishes a special travel supplement twice a year
