LecturerToday I'll uncover the unwritten rules of gift-giving, which differ surprisingly from place to place.
LecturerFirst, the wrapping matters. In Japan, how a gift is wrapped can mean as much as the gift itself.
LecturerColour carries meaning too, and in many countries white is avoided, as it is linked with mourning.
LecturerTiming is delicate. In some cultures a gift is opened later, in private, never in front of the giver.
LecturerThe number can matter, since a gift of an even count is thought lucky in parts of Asia.
LecturerSome gifts are quietly forbidden, and a clock, for example, is a poor choice in China.