Gift giving in Japan

Gift-giving is an accepted practice encountered every day, from taking a little something from a neighbour to receiving an extra meat from the fishmonger. If you give someone a gift, you are sure to receive one in return. In fact, if you want a gift, you must give one first. 

When planning to give a gift, wrap all gifts attractively. Wrap anything and everything with good-quality paper along with bows and ribbons. Japanese gift-giving is an art and it should be treated as such.

Oh ya, if you receive a gift, don’t open the it unless you are told to do so. Make sure don’t cut the ribbon and don’t forget to rewrap as if it has never been opened.

 Praise the gift that you received. Although praising may seem obvious, overpraising the gift is the key.

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