I have been invited to stay with a French family in Brittany. They have done me a great favour, and I feel that after that, and after staying with them for a short while, I should at least offer them some sort of gift - maybe something to thier kids. What should I do / give that wouldn't embarrass them, but be suitable at the same time?
2007-07-19 23:27:23 · 23 answers · asked by Dukey 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
A traditional gift is always nicely accepted.
Examples would be: chocolates, a nice basket of cheese or meats, a bottle of wine, flowers for the mother, etc.
Good luck!
2007-07-19 23:38:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You should bring the gift with you as a thank you up front. Maybe something particularly special about where you are from would be nice. A french couple brought us a cocktail table book of their city, Lyon, and I loved that. The gift should be something generic and usually is focused on the woman...hostess towels and soaps, or for both a nice bottle of wine with an opener. Be creative. It's not usual to do something for the kids unless you are close to these people.
2007-07-20 09:04:43 · answer #2 · answered by dawnb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How wonderful to be going to Brittany!!!! A gift from your home state or country is always a nice idea, a photo of you in a frame or some sort of gift that gives them a token of your thanks and something that makes them think of you. A bunch of flowers with a note, would be as nice as anything, it really is the thought that counts. Have a great time!!!!!
2007-07-20 06:42:34 · answer #3 · answered by kate h 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you know what their kids like? I'm in highschool, writing to a French penpal, and she has the same interests I do. It has influences from other countries much like America, unless it's a very traditional family.
Maybe clothing or a giftbasket? I'm not creative, but I'm sure you won't offend them. If it strikes them odd, they would probably just laugh it off.
2007-07-20 06:32:43 · answer #4 · answered by Natalie B 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Something English
2007-07-20 13:23:43 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A big bunch of flowers for the Mum always works and a nice cake for everyone else. I know it sounds silly but believe me when shoved in front of them most people can't resist cake.
2007-07-23 08:55:43 · answer #6 · answered by D.R. 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A nice bouquet of flowers for the lady of the house, and a box of quality chocolates (liqueur?), or a bottle of liqueur.
That would be my suggestion.
Enjoy your stay in Brittany--I'm sure it is warmer/drier than here!.
Twocabg
2007-07-20 11:03:49 · answer #7 · answered by twocabg 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
something English,for the kids maybe a model of a london bus or taxi
for the adults,perhaps some traditional english mustard,or jam
2007-07-20 06:40:12 · answer #8 · answered by islandmonkey 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A big UNION FLAG
and a few little wheel chairs for the frogs with no legs
2007-07-20 07:54:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would get them a bottle of wine or a gift card to their favorite shop. I would give it to them as you leave.
2007-07-20 07:55:45 · answer #10 · answered by maggiemae363 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋