there werent enough people who were interested, to pay the teacher to teach the class, but she offered to teach me and my sister for free :)
so i want to get her a nice gift to say thank you. but i have no idea what i should get! do you have any ideas? She's Japanese, so any Japanese peoples ideas would be cool! thanx!
2006-11-27 15:15:38 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
oh, she is Japanese and she teaches Japanese at the Japanese culture center
2006-11-27 15:24:09 · update #1
Do NOT focus on the fact that she's Japanese when buying a present. It's like assuming that since you're American you only eat fast food.
For a teacher you should find a pretty figurine, a snow globe, or something that would look good on a desk... Maybe you can get a nice pen engraved with her name or a thank you message.
Whatever you get make sure to write a well thought out thank you note and wrap the gift with plenty of care.
The gift isn't actually as important as the thought behind it.
2006-11-27 17:09:10 · answer #1 · answered by Fawn D 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If I understand correctly, is your teacher Japanese or does your teacher teach Japanese?
If the former, I would buy any appropriate student-to-teacher gift because getting a Japanese-influenced gift might make the teacher think you're fixating on his/her ethnicity.
If the latter, then a Japanese-influenced gift WOULD be appropriate. Where I live, we have a Japanese mall-like store where they sell foods and ceramics and the like. I would definitely get the teacher some kind of Japanese-made ceramic or maybe even a box of sweets if you can. Make sure not to give just any old Asian gift because it could be insulting. Plus, the fact that you sought out a Japanese gift emphasizes your teacher's impact on allowing you to appreciate Japanese culture.
2006-11-27 15:22:59 · answer #2 · answered by jaded1004 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Since your teacher is Japanese, I wouldn't advise you to giver her Japanese-related things. I'm Japanese, and I wouldn't get offended. It's just that I might have the things already, and Japanese people tend to love American stuff more. Also, Japanese things sold here could be expensive, but some are really cheap in Japan. Therefore just give her anything you would to a regular teacher. Remember, it's the feeling that counts. So, maybe a small gift, wrap it nicely (because most Japanese people are careful about wrappings), then attach a card that says thank you!
2006-11-27 18:06:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, i'm not japanese, but i know that i really enjoy the ancient japanese game of Go, and there are some very nice Go sets. That might be a nice gift to think about.
Good luck!
2006-11-27 15:17:32 · answer #4 · answered by Armand 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think elegant chopsticks would be a nice gift, but there are differences between Chinese and Japanese types. I don't know what the differences are (maybe Japanese are thinner?), but you should try to get the right ones. If there is a primarily Japanese area in your town, that would be a great place to shop. Remember, it's the thought that counts and I think she would be impressed that you tried to get her something that is connected to Japanese culture.
2006-11-27 15:31:23 · answer #5 · answered by Well, you asked... 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Give her the same kind of gift you would give any teacher. It doesn't have to be Japanese. A box of good chocolates would be nice.
2006-11-27 15:18:04 · answer #6 · answered by notyou311 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she taught you Japanese, you could write her a beautiful thank you letter of appreciation in Japanese, to show her that her gift of knowledge was not only appreciated, but in put to good use. Show her that you actually learned from her by writing to her in her Native language, then learn some origami...Japanese art of paper folding, and fold birds or flowers out of brightly colored paper and give that to her as well. Or even better. Using a perfectly square piece of decorative paper, write your Japanese letter of appreciation and then using Origami, fold it into a bird or flower and give it to her, she unfolds it to read it.
2006-11-27 15:57:34 · answer #7 · answered by teacupn 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My guess is that she already has Japanese stuff. Approach this as she is human, not a Japanese person. Maybe you could share a part of your heritage that is important to you and your family since she is sharing her heritage with you.
2006-11-27 15:18:16 · answer #8 · answered by amoroushotmama 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Anything Prada, Gucci, Fendi, Louis Vutton or opt out for Sashimi.
2006-11-27 16:46:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Shoes
2006-11-27 15:17:35 · answer #10 · answered by THFD 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋