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GIFT GIVING IN COLOMBIA*
- Gift Giving Etiquette
BUSINESS GIFT GIVING /
PERSONAL GIFT GIVING
General Guidelines
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If you are given a
gift, you should express tremendous gratitude.
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When invited to a
home for a meal, you can bring flowers, pastries or chocolates, nuts or
fruits. Be aware that lilies and marigolds are exclusively for funerals.
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If you know that you
will meet a business associate's family, it is a thoughtful gesture to
bring a gift for the children. Games and candy made in the U.S.
will be especially appreciated. Ensure that your gift selections are not
already easily available in Colombia.
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Wrapped gifts are
opened in private, so that the recipient does not appear greedy. To
maintain the appearance of modesty, your gift may not be mentioned again,
although you can be assured that it was received with gratitude.
Appreciated Gifts
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fine pens and other
office accessories
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engraved quality
items
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gifts native to your
home region
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fine wines
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alcohol such as
scotch, vodka, and gin
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perfume
Gifts to Avoid
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foreign
beer--Colombia already brews fine local beers, jewelry, clothing, ties,
body lotion
*Colombia Business
Etiquette - Gift Giving. Executive Planet. 29 July 2004
<http://www.executiveplanet.com/business-culture-in/133640669390.html>. |
Above: The flag of
Colombia
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