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GIFT GIVING IN DENMARK*
- Gift Giving Etiquette
BUSINESS GIFT GIVING
Gifts are not required
in a business relationship.
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Danish etiquette
does not encourage you to have a gift in hand at a first meeting. But, if
it looks as though business is going well, then a small gift may be given
to your contact after agreements have been signed. If you happen to
receive a gift in turn, you can open it in front of the person rather than
waiting.
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Other possible gifts
include a box of chocolates. A good pen, paperweight, or other desk items
with your company logo are also appropriate.
PERSONAL GIFT GIVING
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If you decide to
bring flowers to the hostess when invited to a home, they should remain
wrapped when you present them. If you wish to give flowers to your
hostess, it is best to have them sent ahead of time, so as not to burden
her with taking care of them when you arrive. The best flowers to select
are bouquets of mixed wildflowers.
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Unlike many other
countries, roses are acceptable gifts for your host or hostess.
Nevertheless, be sure you don't give white roses, because this color is
associated with mourning.
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Red is a good color
to wrap gifts in.
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An illustrated book
from your home country or city makes an appropriate gift.
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Because Danes enjoy
alcoholic beverages, wine, whiskey, and similar beverages make good gifts.
*Denmark Business Etiquette - Gift Giving.
Executive Planet. 29 July 2004
<http://www.executiveplanet.com/business-culture-in/132431485408.html>. |
Above: The flag of
Denmark
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