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1、国际商务礼仪翻译【篇一：国际商务礼仪作业(英文版)】 business gift-giving around the world 武汉大学何坚婷 abstract: nowadays, gifts are playing as an important role in international business relations. but different countries have different customs of gift-giving. the paper gives some details about how to make a good business gift-
2、giving in many countries around the world. key words: significance, different cultures, comparative of business gift-giving introduction 1.significance of gift-giving in business first of all, in international business dealings, appropriate gift-giving can not only fully show the enterprises culture
3、 and academic spirits, but also promote each others friendship. and then, gift-giving can show peoples congratulations, condolences and thanks to others. at the same time, it is also an emotional investment, reducing the emotional distance between people and being conductive to peoples communication
4、.2.different cultures view on gifts before we start to talk about how to make a good business gift-giving, lets give a view upon different counties in the world, knowing that how the people in different cultures treat the gifts. the first one is america! in america, people like the practical and pec
5、uliar gifts very much. for example, if you could give them some small gifts with unique styles or ethnic characteristics, such as the faked terracotta warriors and horses, they will be very happy. american people treat the snails and horseshoe as the mascot. when you present some gifts to them, reme
6、mber not to make the number of gifts singular, and you should be attention to the packaging.in addition, packaging gifts, do not use black paper, because the black in american eyes was unlucky color. also, gifts should pay attention to the business end of the conversation. in the uk, people dont lik
7、e the gifts that are very expensive. it will be taken as a bribe if you give them some precious gifts. gifts like premium chocolate, a two bottles of wine , and flowers would be a good choice. do remember that not to present gifts printed with company flag. also, remember not to send the lily, becau
8、se it means death. in france, people are very romantic, so they usually like the artisticand intellectual gifts very much, such as picturesque, art albums, and small crafts. if you are invited to a french peoples house for a dinner, remember to take a few pieces of fresh flowers without bundling wit
9、h you, but the chrysanthemums must be excluded, because chrysanthemums are only used at funerals in france. in russia, people like to treat the guests with bread and salt to show their friendship and respect. they like to receive gifts that are brand name, such as a levis jeans, regardless of the le
10、vel of the value of gifts. but do not give money to people, because it will be considered as charity and insults. in japan, people think that gifts represent peoples true mind. for the japanese, the ceremony of gift giving is more important than the objects exchanged. while you give them some flower
11、s, the flowers should not be white, as these are associated with death. also, avoid giving gifts with even numbers of components, such as an even number of flowers in a bouquet. four is an especially inauspicious number, never give four of anything. in saudi arabia, people are very hospital, but you
12、 are not expected to bring any gift when invited into a saudi home. arab traders generally presente expensive gifts to others, but also would like to receive the same valuable in return. do not present used items to them, not so as wine and gifts with animal patterns on it. it isconsidered a violati
13、on of their privacy to give the wifes of arabs gifts. 3.how to make a good gift-giving as we have discussed about the different cultures attitudes toward gift-giving, im going to list the way to make a good gift-giving in different countries around the world. first, we should know about the four ele
14、ments of gift-giving, thus gifts, means, time and place. to tell it in detail, lets have a look on some countries that may provide us some useful information. in the uk, gifts are not part of doing business. rather than giving gifts, it is preferable to invite your hosts out for a meal or a show.but
15、 when you are invited to a english home, you may bring flowers, liquor or champagne, and chocolates. send a brief, handwritten thank-you note promptly afterwards, preferably by messenger rather than by mail. in france, it is not a good idea to give a business gift at your first encounter. for thank-
16、yous, send at least a note, the day after you were invited to a dinner. of cause, you can send flowers or a basket of fruit if you like. to be romantic is necessary. in russia, gifts are more popular than the countries described before. so, you will have more choice to present gifts to your friends in russia. gifts like baseball caps, rock or country and western cassettes are welcome, also, camera, watches, and inexpensive jewelry is
