Q. Hi, I have a new chinese lady boss who is a very nice person and I would like to get her a gift for her upcoming birthday. I havent had the time to really get to know her, so I am counting on finding some standard time tested gift ideas that I cant go wrong with. It would be preferable if the gifts have some sort of a chinese theme to it that she might appreciate.
Please help!
Please help!
A. I'm Chinese!
As the Belarussian answerer said, you give gifts as you would any lady. However, do be aware of some Chinese gift codes:
- Most Chinese value the colours red and gold, because it is the colour of good luck
- Never give any forms of knives as a gift (e.g. letter openers, manicure sets etc) because it is perceived as a symbol of severing the friendship.
- Never give clocks, fake cash (like those rectangular notepads with dollars printed on the back of them) or white flowers--these are mourning items, and receiving them would be perceived as wishing they were dead.
Normally I don't give personal birthday gifts to a boss, but might initiate to arrange with some colleagues buying a joint gift for her. This makes the boundary clear that our relationship is business, not personal; and it avoids misinterpretation, especially in cross cultural situations.
My top picks for lady gifts are usually stuff she could wear, including earrings/bracelets, handbags, belts, perfume, or a silk shawl. However, these are very personal gifts that could be inappropriate for a boss; especially, if as your username says, you are but a trainee. Don't forget that Chinese people are very hierarchical, so receiving gifts as such may be awkward for a Chinese woman even if she is very nice.
If you really want this birthday to be your appreciation for her being part of your life, it may be best to get her a gift that she will use up and can share with her someone special. This may include vouchers to dine at her favourite restaurant, get pampered at a fabulous spa, stay at a hotel in a nearby weekend getaway spot, or enjoy an evening at the opera if she's into that thing. If you don't want to spend too much, vouchers for Starbucks or a movie would suffice. But whatever you get her, make sure you have two of them included, because (especially if you're a man) it's not as nice to receive one of these and not be able to take her someone special with. Not only is including two a sign of respect for the possibility that she may want to spend it with someone special other than you, but also two is a lucky number in Chinese numerology.
If you decide not to have a go at any of these, a birthday cake jointly bought with your colleagues to be eaten in the office/wherever you work never fails. Don't forget candles! Party hats & horns and decorations would be nice, but optional.
As the Belarussian answerer said, you give gifts as you would any lady. However, do be aware of some Chinese gift codes:
- Most Chinese value the colours red and gold, because it is the colour of good luck
- Never give any forms of knives as a gift (e.g. letter openers, manicure sets etc) because it is perceived as a symbol of severing the friendship.
- Never give clocks, fake cash (like those rectangular notepads with dollars printed on the back of them) or white flowers--these are mourning items, and receiving them would be perceived as wishing they were dead.
Normally I don't give personal birthday gifts to a boss, but might initiate to arrange with some colleagues buying a joint gift for her. This makes the boundary clear that our relationship is business, not personal; and it avoids misinterpretation, especially in cross cultural situations.
My top picks for lady gifts are usually stuff she could wear, including earrings/bracelets, handbags, belts, perfume, or a silk shawl. However, these are very personal gifts that could be inappropriate for a boss; especially, if as your username says, you are but a trainee. Don't forget that Chinese people are very hierarchical, so receiving gifts as such may be awkward for a Chinese woman even if she is very nice.
If you really want this birthday to be your appreciation for her being part of your life, it may be best to get her a gift that she will use up and can share with her someone special. This may include vouchers to dine at her favourite restaurant, get pampered at a fabulous spa, stay at a hotel in a nearby weekend getaway spot, or enjoy an evening at the opera if she's into that thing. If you don't want to spend too much, vouchers for Starbucks or a movie would suffice. But whatever you get her, make sure you have two of them included, because (especially if you're a man) it's not as nice to receive one of these and not be able to take her someone special with. Not only is including two a sign of respect for the possibility that she may want to spend it with someone special other than you, but also two is a lucky number in Chinese numerology.
If you decide not to have a go at any of these, a birthday cake jointly bought with your colleagues to be eaten in the office/wherever you work never fails. Don't forget candles! Party hats & horns and decorations would be nice, but optional.
what are good gift ideas to get for your boyfriend for a one year anniversary ?
Q. me and my boyfriend will have been together for a year on december 4th ; and its also my birthday. i wanna know some good gift ideas to get him. things to make him realize how special i am . and to remind him why were still together after everything we've been through. any ideas ?
A. 1. I think you should go to the place you first dated. Buy a cake to celebrate.
2. Cook yourselves together at home. music, red wine, delicacies....well, all are perfect.
2. Cook yourselves together at home. music, red wine, delicacies....well, all are perfect.
What is a good red wine and a good fruity wine?
Q. It's almost christmas and I'm looking for some last minute gift ideas for my girlfriends parents. The mother loves fruity wines and the father loves red wine. I need to find two wines, preferably wines that I can find at an LCBO or a winery in the Toronto area. I'm very inept when it comes to wines and all the help that can be provided would be very appreciated.
Thanks
Thanks
A. A good choice for sweet wine:
Rieslings have a floral aroma. They range from very dry and crisp to intensely sweet depending on where it is from. German Riesling is slightly sweet and balanced with some acidity. California Riesling tends to be sweeter.
A good choice for red wine:
Zinfandel can be light to full bodied. It can be rich and spicy or lighter and fruitier. Aromas and flavors that are typical include raspberry, jam, black pepper, and licorice. A specific Zin suggestion -
Renwood 2004 Old Vine Zinfandel
The 2004 Old Vine Zinfandel is medium ruby in color. The bouquet consists of brown sugar, caramel, sage, eucalyptus, and bursting with dark berry fruit. The flavor is a sumptuous blend of warm blackberries on the entry, with a hint of dried fruit, finishing with sweet fleshy tannins.(around $20)
If you can't find Renwood other good wineries are Rosenblum, Serghesio, and Ridge.
Good luck!
Rieslings have a floral aroma. They range from very dry and crisp to intensely sweet depending on where it is from. German Riesling is slightly sweet and balanced with some acidity. California Riesling tends to be sweeter.
A good choice for red wine:
Zinfandel can be light to full bodied. It can be rich and spicy or lighter and fruitier. Aromas and flavors that are typical include raspberry, jam, black pepper, and licorice. A specific Zin suggestion -
Renwood 2004 Old Vine Zinfandel
The 2004 Old Vine Zinfandel is medium ruby in color. The bouquet consists of brown sugar, caramel, sage, eucalyptus, and bursting with dark berry fruit. The flavor is a sumptuous blend of warm blackberries on the entry, with a hint of dried fruit, finishing with sweet fleshy tannins.(around $20)
If you can't find Renwood other good wineries are Rosenblum, Serghesio, and Ridge.
Good luck!
Gift ideas for a 6 month anniversary with my girlfriend?
Q. Our 6 month anniversary is coming up next month, and I just heard from my girlfriend tonight that she was working on my gift. We've never exchanged anniversary presents before, and by the way she's talking, it sounds like she's making me something.
I'm a little surprised, and also a little worried about how I can match her gift.
I can't draw, or write, or any of that stuff. So poems and drawings are out of the question.
I need gift ideas now, please.
I'm a little surprised, and also a little worried about how I can match her gift.
I can't draw, or write, or any of that stuff. So poems and drawings are out of the question.
I need gift ideas now, please.
A. Here are some gift ideas:
The Six Flowered Bouquet:
Since it is your sixth anniversary, get six bouquets for her from a florist. Each bouquet will contain bundle of different flowers. Red roses, tulips, lilies, canna, lotus, columbine, cherry blossom, hydrangea, etc. look beautiful. Write a short message of love on each bouquet.
A Memory Locked Scrapbook
The idea of making a scrapbook for your sweetheart is indeed very romantic. Get a blank scrapbook from a paper house. Procure decorative materials like colorful ribbons, glitters, frames and decorative pieces. Scribble everything chronologically right from the day you met her and jot every details about the sweet and sour experiences, being in the relationship with her. Glue pictures of the special moments captured. Embellish the pages and the cover. This is one of the best romantic gifts to tell how much she means to you.
The Love Basket
Six months have rolled on and you very well know what interests her. Collect the tit bits and put them inside the 'LOVE BASKET'. Your girlfriend might be a music lover or a movie buff. Stack up inside the basket a medley of songs and her favorite movies as well. You can also fill the basket with books she is fond of.
The Permanent Gift
If you can spend some extra dollars on the gift, then a ring or a chain will be a permanent gift for her. A simple and chaste diamond ring or a necklace of dazzling white pearl. A swanky silver chain with a heart shaped red pendant. These gift items are exquisite. You can even purchase a watch from the best brands available in the market. Surely she will exclaim in joy when you open the surprise for her.
The Six Flowered Bouquet:
Since it is your sixth anniversary, get six bouquets for her from a florist. Each bouquet will contain bundle of different flowers. Red roses, tulips, lilies, canna, lotus, columbine, cherry blossom, hydrangea, etc. look beautiful. Write a short message of love on each bouquet.
A Memory Locked Scrapbook
The idea of making a scrapbook for your sweetheart is indeed very romantic. Get a blank scrapbook from a paper house. Procure decorative materials like colorful ribbons, glitters, frames and decorative pieces. Scribble everything chronologically right from the day you met her and jot every details about the sweet and sour experiences, being in the relationship with her. Glue pictures of the special moments captured. Embellish the pages and the cover. This is one of the best romantic gifts to tell how much she means to you.
The Love Basket
Six months have rolled on and you very well know what interests her. Collect the tit bits and put them inside the 'LOVE BASKET'. Your girlfriend might be a music lover or a movie buff. Stack up inside the basket a medley of songs and her favorite movies as well. You can also fill the basket with books she is fond of.
The Permanent Gift
If you can spend some extra dollars on the gift, then a ring or a chain will be a permanent gift for her. A simple and chaste diamond ring or a necklace of dazzling white pearl. A swanky silver chain with a heart shaped red pendant. These gift items are exquisite. You can even purchase a watch from the best brands available in the market. Surely she will exclaim in joy when you open the surprise for her.
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