concept   gift giving
culture   Chinese culture
statement   In Chinese culture, gift giving signifies respect and gratitude with strict etiquette and symbolic gestures.
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1 gift giving Chinese Gift giving is an important gesture of respect and gratitude, and gifts are usually opened in private to avoid causing the giver any embarrassment. 1
2 gift giving Chinese Gifts are generally not opened in front of the giver to convey respect for the gift and the giver 1
3 gift giving Chinese culture Gifts are often presented and received with both hands as a sign of respect 1
4 gift giving Chinese culture Gifts may be given as a token of respect and to build relationships. 1
5 gift giving Chinese culture Symbolic gestures are important; gifts are given and received with both hands 1
6 gift giving Chinese culture Opening a gift in front of the giver can be seen as impolite 1
7 gift-giving Chinese culture Important social custom, with etiquette on the type and wrapping of gifts 1
8 gifts Chinese In Chinese culture, it's important to show modesty when receiving a gift and not open it in front of the giver. 1
9 giving and receiving gifts Chinese culture In Chinese culture, it is polite to refuse a gift initially before accepting it to demonstrate humility and politeness. 1