I have a coworker who is from Vietnam. He is an extremely fashion forward dude with the coolest personality. He always does things for me around the workplace and I want to get him a little gift of appreciation. I found the coolest sushi set, but I am feeling a little funny about it now. Wouldn't it be the same as someone giving me forks and saucers? Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, I don't know!! I don't want to offend my friend!
2006-12-14 15:13:32 · 10 answers · asked by wish4wise1 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I think that he will know that you obviously did not mean to offend him. I dont think its the same as someone giving you a forks and saucers, Lol. It may be common in vietnam, but its hard to find nice sushi sets in america. I think he will really appriciate your gift!
2006-12-14 15:25:12 · answer #1 · answered by Jacqui D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why does it have to be a 'cultural' gift? Do you give 'cultural' gifts to your born and raised in America workers as well? If so, then you shouldn't feel funny about this gift.
If the answer is no, you have pointed out that he is an extremely fashionably forward dude. I suggest buying him a gift card/certificate to some store where he gets his gear. He might have his eye on something especially fly and your gift would be right on time .
2006-12-14 15:30:54 · answer #2 · answered by YaYa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's very nice of you to get a gift for a friend who helped you out. I don't think he would be offended at your gift. I am not sure if the sushi set is a great idea unless he likes sushi himself. IS he a coffee drinker? How about giftcard to Starbuck or his favorite coffee place?
2006-12-14 17:05:30 · answer #3 · answered by uniqaznmeg 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought sushi was Japanese, not Vietnamese.
But still, lots of people, of all types, like sushi. If he is one of them, he will think it's a great gift. Have you ever heard that he goes out for sushi or makes it at home?
2006-12-15 13:43:40 · answer #4 · answered by Etiquette Gal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the spirit in which it's given which counts. I have some friends who are Norwegian, and I sometimes give them Christmas gifts that are in some way related to Norwegian culture, like a decorated Norwegian pewter ladle, or 'Uncle Einar's Guide to Norse Mythology'. To date, all have been accepted graciously.
2006-12-14 15:47:59 · answer #5 · answered by JelliclePat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dear, you're really being so silly. I would love plates and cutlery: but only if they were nice plates and cutlery. Is it a nice sushi set or did you buy crap?
It doesn't matter what you buy him: if is truly your friend he will appreciate whatever it is he receives. It's from your heart is it not? Go ahead and give it to him; unless it's crap. Then buy him a nicer sushi set. Merry Christmas, love.
2006-12-14 15:21:30 · answer #6 · answered by Voldi G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sushi is Japanese cuisine, not Vietnamese. SO it wouldn't be like that. If he is really into sushi, then give it to him! Now, if you gave him a gift card to a pho noodle joint, that would be another story...
2006-12-14 15:22:32 · answer #7 · answered by Angela M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry; sushi is from Japan, not Vietnam. So it's not "culture-based".
2006-12-14 16:54:58 · answer #8 · answered by drshorty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh...people stress out way too much over gift giving !!!!!!!!!...Just give it to him, and don't worry....it is a gift, and he will appreciate your thoughtfulness....and Merry Christmas!
2006-12-14 16:03:56 · answer #9 · answered by catywhumpass 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't overthink the problem. Give with your heart.
2006-12-14 15:22:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋