2006-06-07 14:01:21 · 15 answers · asked by chipster 1 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ China
my daughter is 13 years old and visiting a school in china that has 10000 students, she was asked to bring something for the student who is showing her the school, i would also like to give something american ,specific to pennslyvania to the school, this is a very exciting event in our household, she will visit the school, board at the school for 5 days, her group is small, only seven students are going, thanks for the comments
2006-06-07 15:01:22 · update #1
Something that represents where you live. Like I live in San Diego, so I gave my French exchange student items made by our American Indians (dream catchers), silver jewelry made in Mexico, a T-shirt with the state of CA indicating points of interest and a coffee table book filled with photos of historical and famous sites. She really enjoyed the picture book.
2006-06-07 14:09:32 · answer #1 · answered by eskie lover 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most everything you can buy in the US is made in China, so I would try to send something unique to your area. I'm from Louisiana, and though I never brought it to give as gifts, every Chinese person who has ever tasted a sort of spice mix that is made in Louisiana has loved it. They like it so much they eat it out of their hands rather than put it on food. Something along those lines might go over well. Postcards, souvenirs, etc. A baseball cap? Chinese love really, really sweet things.
If the school she is going to is very poor, basic necessities might be appreciated, but most middle schools in China in the cities are better equipped than those in the US. For example, nearly every middle school here in Tianjin has an observatory. Also, the students often have cell phones and all the latest gadgets. They are nearly all only children, so they get most everything they want. Their rooms at home usually won't be large, so I wouldn't send anything that is going to take up much space.
I would definitely try to send something unique to the US, but also something the kid could use or show off regularly or share. A small gift of a picture book of your area might be nice to send along to the parents of the child. Also a short note from you. Even if they can't read it, they will enjoy showing it to their neighbors, and their child will be able to read it to them.
Send your child with lots of empty luggage space she so she can buy lots of souvenirs for her family. There is so much to buy here. But tell her to be prepared to bargain. She should never pay the price that is first asked at the market. Go for half. Usually, you can get it for less than half, but you need a little Chinese to do that. If you aren't used to bargaining, half the asking price is good.
2006-06-08 17:05:04 · answer #2 · answered by tianjingabi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The school will most likely select a girl of similar age to be the guide, maybe the one with the highest grades in the school. For her, a simple necklace that she will wear for years on special occasions, a small picture of your daughter as a token of friendship, a box of local cookies that she can share with her family and a picture book of PA to satisfy her intellectual curiosity, attach a picture of your family and home.
For the school, a picture book with scenes from all over the US; and for the school officials, the gift should be from the group, not individual students.
2006-06-07 23:41:02 · answer #3 · answered by Guarare 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
University apparel is good. A Penn State sweatshirt for example. Baseball team paraphenalia is good too. Baseball is america's game, and you would identify your home state by making it a Pirates or Phillies item.
Whatever it is it should be readily identified with America, preferably with writing or a distictly American graphic. If you can tie it in to your hometown or home state that will be best.
Eskie lover's idea - a coffee table book is also excellent.
2006-06-08 02:09:36 · answer #4 · answered by MattCan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ballpoint pens are always very popular. And you can get them very cheaply at an office supply store. Some companies will print your name/logo on them.
Small pins with something American (pop stars, actors) would be popular. I would say small plastic toys, but those are all made in China now anyway.
2006-06-07 21:10:19 · answer #5 · answered by parrotjohn2001 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am an american i teach english in rural areas when i am in country. i think the student would like pictures from the town you live in with family points of interest, animals. the students i teach have never seen some of the things we take for granted. pictures of your home cars pets. just what makes you you
2006-06-13 23:15:34 · answer #6 · answered by mrdan_perkins 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Something very American. T-shirts with english writting, American candy, etc.
2006-06-07 21:04:00 · answer #7 · answered by Lief Y 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'd most likely bring postcards or some American candy. it's best that you'd give them something that'd they never saw before. for example, and American notebook. i've been to china and i've seen their notebooks: flimsy, thin papered. our american notebooks have cardboard covers.
these are only some suggestions. you can give them anything you want, but i'd still advice you to bring something to them that they never saw before
2006-06-07 23:25:56 · answer #8 · answered by ~Z. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Things that are unique in your culture. Base ball stuff. Football stuff. Etc.
2006-06-07 21:04:36 · answer #9 · answered by angieasee64 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bring them sme coins. They don't have to have much value,just fairly new and shiney
2006-06-07 21:06:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋