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United States
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In the United States, it is customary to open gifts immediately to show appreciation.
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Australia
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Gift giving in Australia is common for holidays and special occasions, emphasizing practicality and gracious acceptance.
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Russia
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In Russian culture, gifts are given and opened in odd numbers, with immediate unwrapping and expressions of gratitude.
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gift giving
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Middle Eastern countries
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In Middle Eastern countries, gift giving is a common practice emphasizing respect, politeness, and relationship-building in social and business contexts.
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Chinese culture
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In Chinese culture, gift giving signifies respect and gratitude with strict etiquette and symbolic gestures.
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Sweden
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In Sweden, gift giving is practiced on special occasions with an emphasis on modesty and avoiding excessive emotion or perceived influence.
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East Asian countries
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In East Asian countries, gift giving is a significant social custom with elaborate etiquette, often involving presenting and receiving gifts with both hands.
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Europe
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Gift giving is a common practice in Europe, especially during holidays and in business settings.
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Western business culture
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In Western business culture, gift giving is regulated and reserved for special occasions to avoid ethical concerns.
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Germany
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Gift giving in German culture is mainly reserved for specific occasions and is less common in business, except for building relationships.
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business culture
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In business culture, gift-giving is a common practice for building relationships but can also raise ethical concerns.
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global
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Gift giving is a common practice in various cultures and is done for different occasions and holidays.
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Chinese business
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Gift-giving is essential in Chinese business culture for establishing relationships and showing respect, with a focus on symbolism and reciprocity.
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Switzerland
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In Switzerland, gift giving commonly involves quality items like timepieces and chocolate, with less emphasis on cash or business gifts.
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gift giving
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international diplomacy
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In international diplomacy, gifts are exchanged formally and discreetly.
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American
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In American culture, gift giving is a common practice that emphasizes respect, gratitude, and immediate, enthusiastic expression.
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Malaysia
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Gift giving is an important custom in Malaysian business culture for building and honoring business relationships.
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Singapore
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Gift giving is a common practice in social and business settings in Singapore, emphasizing respect and relationship-building.
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social etiquette culture
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Gift giving in social etiquette cultures involves specific customs and etiquette to show respect and gratitude.
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Closed countries
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In closed countries, gift giving is a highly ritualized practice with strict rules of reciprocation.
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Ethiopian culture
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In Ethiopian culture, gift giving is intricately regulated and typically reserved for special occasions with elaborate customs.
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European
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In European culture, it is common to open gifts in front of the giver.
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Indian
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In Indian culture, gifts are given and received with both hands and are not opened in the presence of the giver due to superstitions.
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Japanese culture
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In Japanese culture, it is considered impolite to open gifts in front of the giver.
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Netherlands
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In the Netherlands, gift giving encompasses personal and business events with varying customs and levels of formality.
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Remote cultures
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In remote cultures, gift giving is limited to certain events and may involve initial refusal before acceptance.
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Russian culture
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In Russian culture, gift giving is a thoughtful process that avoids the number 4.
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international culture
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Gift-giving is a thoughtful practice associated with special occasions and holidays in international culture.
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layperson's knowledge
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Gift giving is a cultural practice that involves exchanging gifts during holidays and special occasions to demonstrate kindness and appreciation.
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21st century
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In 21st century culture, giving money as a gift is widely accepted.
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African countries
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Gift giving in African countries may include the practice of unwrapping gifts later and excessive gratitude may be viewed as insincere.
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Commonwealth countries
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In Commonwealth countries, gift giving is emphasized on occasions such as birthdays and Christmas with an emphasis on thoughtful presents.
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Diverse society
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Gift preferences and customs are more varied in a diverse society due to influences from different cultural backgrounds.
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Eastern collectivist culture
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The Eastern collectivist culture places significant importance on thoughtful gift giving and reciprocity.
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Gambian
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In Gambian culture, gift giving is more centered on personal visits and hospitality rather than material gifts.
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Greece
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In Greek culture, gifts are typically opened in private to avoid seeming greedy.
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Homogeneous society
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In a homogeneous society, gift-giving customs are more standardized and certain gifts are universally appreciated.
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gift giving
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Japanese calendar
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In Japanese culture, gift giving is an important aspect of traditional events and holidays, with specific etiquette and wrapping styles.
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Mediterranean countries
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In Mediterranean countries, gift giving is a significant way to build and maintain relationships.
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Native American
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Traditional Native American cultures prioritize communal sharing and reciprocity over gift giving.
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Persia
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In Persian culture, gifts are often not opened in front of the giver as a sign of respect and thoughtfulness.
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Spanish
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In Spanish culture, gift giving is a gesture of appreciation or celebration and gifts are usually opened immediately in front of the giver.
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Tongan culture
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In Tongan culture, it is polite to refuse a gift multiple times before accepting it as a sign of humility and respect.
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Turkey
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In Turkey, gift giving is a common practice during social visits and festive occasions.
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gift giving
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Western individualistic culture
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In Western individualistic culture, there is less emphasis on the ritual and reciprocity of gift giving.
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casual culture
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In casual cultures, gift giving is less formal and not as bound by strict etiquette.
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gift giving
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common speech
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In many cultures, it is customary to give a small gift when invited to someone's home.
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equestrian culture
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In equestrian culture, gift giving may involve horse-related items or equipment.
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humanitarian
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In humanitarian gift giving culture, practical items or donations are often given to those in need.
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international affairs
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Gift giving in international affairs is an important aspect of relationship-building and requires an understanding of cultural customs and reciprocity.
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legal system
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Certain gifts in gift giving can be seen as bribes and result in legal action.
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