I will be traveling through Italy for a week before I stay with this family. I live in Arizona, so it may be appropriate to being something southwestern...but what? And it has to be quite small because luggage space will be limited
2006-09-23 08:04:00 · 9 answers · asked by Jaime 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Something that they can hang on the wall is always great for European homes. Like a decorative plate (even though we think they are hideous, who do you think is buyig them?) or a whimsical saying (needlepoint?) about the family or the home. You know what I mean?
Food won't be allowed in the luggage, anything breakable isn't worth it if this will be your 2nd or 3rd stop on the trip.
Have a great time! Love Austria!
2006-09-23 08:20:11 · answer #1 · answered by firehorsetwo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to take fancy canned foods with me to give to my Mexican friends (Restaurant quality lasagna and soups sell for a huge premium in Mexico and are cheap and easy to buy wholesale in the US). I really stocked up on stuff for kids I met. I bought tons of crayons and colored felt pens and coloring books (those were a big hit). Cheap Frisbees and water pistols were also in big demand and we had fun squirting each other. I bought dozens of gaily painted t-shirts at thrift shops and discount stores and almost started a riot when I gave those away. I got into the habit of cooking large amounts of food and had plenty of coffee, sun tea and Kool Aid on hand. I invited folks to join me in a meal which often started an impromptu pot luck affair. Passing around my guitar for a group sing-a-long was fun too. It was a great way to enjoy meeting the people. The generosity of the people I met was heart warming. I always had to be careful not to admire something a poor person had because they would literally give you the shirt off their back if they thought you would like to have it. I am not a wealthy person, but I was wealthy by the standards of the people I met. Keep that in mind and try to maintain a humble attitude.
2016-03-18 00:25:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
With all the airline restrictions, you may want think of postcards (Grand Canyon, Sedona, etc.), magnets, or key chains. Food or wine is a pain to transport and harder to get through customs. Honestly, the best place to find regional gifts is at the airport. Just leave some room in your carry-on and you are set.
2006-09-23 08:11:27 · answer #3 · answered by lynnguys 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a big fan of cookbooks. Perhaps a cookbook of specifically southwestern fare? Or perhaps something with more international appeal - like an "Emeril Live" chopping board or one of his cookbooks.
An Amish cookbook perhaps?
You can find Emeril Live products at both the below links, and an Amish cookbook at the second one.
2006-09-23 12:22:19 · answer #4 · answered by north79004487 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
something like a housewarming gift. perhaps a dream catcher,
salt and pepper shakers with an AZ theme.(you said small)
candlesticks and hand towels. the towels can be used to wrap more fragile things. an assortment of useful(small) items in a nice shopping bag like sack makes a good gift and the bag is a gift too.
you can pack the sack with the things you brought and add to them if you find something that seems perfect...and add postcards too.
and you can buy a bottle of wine in Italy just before you get to them.
2006-09-23 08:06:30 · answer #5 · answered by ??IMAGINE ?? 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
bring a necklace,or earring,watch,ring, bracelet
2006-09-23 08:07:05 · answer #6 · answered by Queen509 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A big food basket. With fruit, nuts, cheeses, whatever.
2006-09-23 08:11:25 · answer #7 · answered by ~~ 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
something unique to Arizona; how about a small kachina?
2006-09-23 08:13:08 · answer #8 · answered by blueprairie 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
flowers are always a nice gesture
2006-09-23 08:05:24 · answer #9 · answered by tyty_loves_matty 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋