is there anything else that I can bring from the USA to India, that Indians will enjoy?
2006-06-27 13:10:59 · 5 answers · asked by steven d c 1 in Travel ➔ India ➔ Delhi and NCR
GIFTS TO BRING INDIANS
The absolute best alcoholic beverage to bring as a gift to Indians is a good Scotch Whiskey...They can't get good Scotch or and good whiskey for that matter and most upper class Indians that drink like Scotch very much. Might want to ask a relative discreetly.
Other Gifts for Indians:
All children will ask for "school pens", just cheap Bic pins will be greatly appreciated, American chocolate; but be careful chocolate melts. Hershey kisses don't melt that easily and make great gifts for beggar children or any children for that matter.....(heck one year we bought closeout 90% off Holloween candy they loved it and the fancy packages..
For adults European chocolates are a big hit. Pick them up in duty free if you have a lay over in Europe, Chocolates with liqueur in them are never seen in India, Belgium chocolates, etc.
I brought a tele-zapper (defeats tele-markers) to a business friend who was going insane with tele-marketers and it actually worked in India. Now he wants 4 more...No better gift for a businessman, they can be had on eBay.
Women love watches that are unique..they can be cheap..Pendant watches will make you a friend for life.
And last but not least Indians will greatly appreciate any gift..If you go to Haridwar bring back a small pot (sealed) with Ganges water in it......Only for a Hindu though!...If you have a Shik friend and go to The Golden Temple bring holy water from the tank at the Temple.....If you see statues of say 'Ganish' at the shrine at home..pick up a nice image of Ganish.
Indian culture dictates that one not 'jump up and down when presented with a gift'....so don't think your gift is not appreciated. You will get a polite thank you from adults. It will be appreciated!
2006-06-28 16:49:41 · answer #1 · answered by Master Quark 3 · 4⤊ 8⤋
Perhaps your sincere and heart felt attitude and hand of genuine friendship could be the most alcohlic and long lasting effective thing for a true Indian. Materially we have everything available in India and enjoy them most.
It is your gesture which means the most. So take it easy.
2006-06-27 16:51:35 · answer #2 · answered by helpaneed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i do no longer think of so. I actual have not in my view met any that have, and different than the solid equipment and institutionalized racism this is regular in India, I enjoyed the rustic and individuals plenty. i in my view have many acquaintances that are Indian.
2016-12-14 02:50:16 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
rum they like rum. from the old colonial days of english rule. i believe they still give it as a ration to soldiers
2006-06-27 13:14:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a clean house not infested with rats
2006-06-27 13:12:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋