I don't know if traditionally you are supposed to bring something, but what would be nice to bring?
2007-02-15 09:01:53 · 18 answers · asked by Lisa M 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Ask your boyfriend what would be a traditional hostess gift for the event. You want to honor them without disrespect to the family. He would know better than anyone. Say "hoa wei doa" (how-way-dow) which means "tastes good". This will break the ice!
2007-02-15 09:07:19 · answer #1 · answered by AlloAllo 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Appetizers Shrimp Cocktail crab truffles Carrot Soup candy rolls backyard salad Entree Turkey! candy Potatoes Corn Collard vegetables Turnips Cranberry Sauce Dessert Butternut Squash Pie Coconut Cake Carrot Cake Creme Brulee Ice Cream
2016-10-02 05:04:10 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
New Year Gifts For Boyfriend
2016-11-04 23:21:08 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bring any red toy, better a toy dragon, wrap in red! Red is Chinese color.
Its dumplings eating time, don't bring any foods. They may give you a nicely wrapped present after dinner. Don't unwrap it right there as Americans do, Say xie-xie (thanks) and open it after you've left. Be careful about table manners. Do not start on any dish before your hosts and let them fill your plate if they want to. There are likely to be so many dishes starting with the cold foods and ending with some fruit salads. Hot dishes will feature for sure. Dumplings is a must. They may toast to you with wine glasses. Be cheerful and relaxed. Enjoy your dinner on 18th.
Good luck
2007-02-15 13:01:30 · answer #4 · answered by ari-pup 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hi,
Maybe i can give you some idea since i am a chinese. In my country people bring gift hamper. Most of asia country has gift hamper prepare and sell at supermarket. If you in a western country you can buy a basket and gift wrap them like how xmas gift basket is like. (eg chocolate, mandarin, wine etc in the basket)Some people sugessted red packet but traditionaly single people don't give out red packet. I am sure your boyfreind mum would not mind even if you give her a box of chocolate. Hope this help.
2007-02-15 10:00:01 · answer #5 · answered by Lily Y 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ask your boyfriend...he is the one that knows his familly better than any body else...and he will tell you what his parents will like to see added on thieir table celrbrating this HOLIDAY...Also If you do not met them yet before this visit during your visit try to be open ...honest...sincere and answer their questions if they have any truthfull...and with the proper respect. Do not try to fake it, just to give a great impression...just be yourself is the best policy!!!...If you allready met them, before this ocasion do not worry...you got aproved...that's why they invited you, to celebrate with then the CHINESE NEW YEAR...You got invited because truthfully they allready consider you familly...Have a great CHINESE New Year and great good luck to all of you.
2007-02-15 09:19:14 · answer #6 · answered by nikitasgarofallou 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This year is the year of the pig,buy a ceramic pig and put a bow on its neck.Or just bring a bouquet of flowers to the hostess.Red represents good luck....so get some red carnations.
2007-02-15 09:07:04 · answer #7 · answered by Maw-Maw 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You bring oranges and say "Gung Hay Fat Choy" which means Happy New Year in Chinese.
2007-02-15 09:04:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call his mother and ask if there is anything she would like you to bring. Offer to bring a bottle of wine ( if they drink), desert or an appetizer. If she says for you not to bring anything don't be offended. Then ask your boyfriend what her favorite type of flowers are.
2007-02-15 09:05:58 · answer #9 · answered by Kitty 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Take a pizza with the extra cheese in the crust and the popables all around. A sure winner!!!
2007-02-15 09:05:14 · answer #10 · answered by JiveSly 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋