gift giving
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Gift Giving
Out Line1 .Introduction about gift giving-:
- The history of gift giving - The function of gift giving
- Types of gift - Features of gift giving
2 .Gift giving in the UAE-:
- Value of gift giving - Emirati perspective on gift giving
3 .Gift giving in Japan-:
- Japanese perspective on gift giving - Seasonal Gifts
The History of Gift Giving
The giving or exchanging of gifts has been practiced for thousands of years. Gifts of inheritance upon death began
as a way to pass land to a preferred relative
The Function of Gift Giving
• Is a form of communication or exchange between two people or groups
• It also be a way to provide someone with something they would not ordinarily buy for themselves
Types of Gift
• Gifts may be monetary, objects such as jewelry or toys, or charitable contributions.
• Corporate gift giving
Features of Gift Giving
• The primary feature of personal gift giving is wrapping and packaging of gifts.
Giving Gift in the UAE
Value of gift giving
• Gift giving is an important culture in an Arab world
• Gift giving is used to cement relationships
• There are many special occasions that Emiratis give gifts,
weddings, engagements and for Ramadan
Emirati perspective on gift giving
•Gifts are given with the right hand or both hands, not with the left
•Whenever a gift is given it is appreciated and accepted no matter what
•Avoid open gifts in front of the gift-giver
Gift Giving in Japan
“Tsumaranai mono desu ga..”“This is nothing much but”…
Japanese perspective on gift giving
Provide a gift for the bird and groom…
Politely refuse one or twice and then excepted with both hand .
Seasonal Gifts:Tow gift giving season:
http://www.ehow.com/about_4761437_gift-giving.html