Im visiting a girlfriend there and would like to bring a small gift when i arrive. What might be appropriate upon meeting the family?
2007-03-28 13:40:38 · 13 answers · asked by joe 3 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ Philippines
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2007-03-28 21:01:49 · answer #1 · answered by WAHMaholic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most Filipinos love sweets, so chocolates would be a good idea. If you want to make a good impression, go all out. And if there are kids, it would be better if there are certain chocolates for them, apart from the chocolates the adults would like. (By this I mean, one might go for Godiva for the adults, but also bring some m 'n' m's, Hershey's, Cadbury etc, for the kids)
And if you're staying for a spell, perhaps you might want to make a photo journal of your stay - lots of family pictures. You could give them a copy (or give them the link, in a formal card, or take them to the webpage itself) before you bid your hosts good bye as a token of gratitude.
Hope all will go well.
Bonne Chance!
2007-03-28 21:19:35 · answer #2 · answered by ficklefeather 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perfume for the mom. A bottle of Wine or brandy (if he drinks) for the dad. A special gift for the gf and boxed chocolates for the siblings and just bring extra sweets for the kids there.
Filipinos loves "pasalubong" (gifts&goodies).
Oh,...Take them out for a dinner. :)
2007-03-28 23:06:58 · answer #3 · answered by Mitchiko 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Candy, clothes, and toys. They are always a sure thing but to make the best impression on the family, take them out to a nice family restaurant (especially all you can eat like Dad's in Glorietta) and they'll love you for that.
2007-03-28 22:34:47 · answer #4 · answered by pinoihotshot 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
know how many of them...bring each one a special gift upon arriving...a wine for the dad...but make sure the dad is drinking wine...an imported cigarette if he is smoking.. just bring anything that you think they will appreciate...chocolates are good...canned goods for the whole family...soaps...thinks like those... bring the whole family to an outing upon arriving...
2007-03-28 21:19:49 · answer #5 · answered by jasmine 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
chocolates are safe. if your coming for dinner, you might also want to bring flowers for ur girlfriend's mom (and ur girlfriend, too, of course), a bottle of wine for the dad, and dessert like cake or something for the rest of the family :D
2007-03-28 21:02:44 · answer #6 · answered by streetwalker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
usually when we have relatives who comes back here in the Philipines, they bring chocolates., then toiletries to female relatives (lotion like victoria secret), perfumes. and for guys, caps, t-shirt, souvenir keychains etc. some also love receiving dollars. and they keep that as a souvenir..
yeah, you can give flowers too to make it more 'kilig'
2007-03-29 10:01:42 · answer #7 · answered by jan-na~♥~ and im luvin it 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The suggested gifts are okay and would be appreciated but don't forget that the number one requirement is respect and thoughfulness (in gestures) for the people you will meet regardless of their station in life.
2007-03-28 23:17:28 · answer #8 · answered by arienne321 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe a fancy bottle of champagne or wine & also chocolates.
2007-03-29 03:30:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can bring them chocolates, perfumes or souvenir shirts from the US.. stuff like that. they'll be happy for sure :)
2007-03-28 20:50:18 · answer #10 · answered by Galbi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the common and safe to give ones are perfumes for the mom,wines for the dad and sweets for the siblings. those are simple tokens that would go really appreciated.
2007-03-28 22:11:16 · answer #11 · answered by warrior is a child 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋