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Gifting should be easy. Go to your best gift shop in Hong Kong and get the best gift for your loved ones and deliver it to them. That\u2019s not the only thing you need to worry about. Learn about the things you should avoid and basic gifting etiquette in China. Here are the dos and don\u2019ts of gifting in China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dos<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Mark the dates<\/strong>: It\u2019s wise to mark all the dates you ought to send a gift to your family, friends, and associates. You can go with the Chinese traditions as well as other events such as birthdays and Valentine\u2019s Day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Gift money for certain occasions<\/strong>: Funerals, Chinese New Year, and weddings are some of the occasions when you could gift cash. You can hand it over in a red envelope to symbolize good luck.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Buy local gifts<\/strong>: If you are visiting a new city from rural China, it’s a perfect idea to bring some items only found in your region. Bring local gifts to your family and friends as souvenirs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Avoid gifts considered as taboos<\/strong>: Check whether an item is listed as a taboo gift in China. If you are visiting, you could ask around before buying the gift for a friend.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Don\u2019ts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Don\u2019t give items in sets of four<\/strong>: Number four is associated with death, hence, bad luck. Send gift items in pairs as a symbol of luck. Eight is also an ideal number for gifts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Don\u2019t open the gift immediately<\/strong>: You should wait for the giver to leave before opening the gift. This way they won\u2019t feel embarrassed in case you don\u2019t like it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Chinese Festivals that You Should Gift<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Gifting is phenomenal when you have good timing. You shouldn’t feel restricted to gift during specific events and occasions but you ought to know when you could gift a loved one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n