My husband's second cousin and his wife are coming in from France, and I would like to bring a small gift as they have sent us a few gifts over the last year or so. I'm just not sure what to purchase for them, especially considering they are not incapable of purchasing more extravagent items, from what I understand. Basically, what do you buy the couple who has everything, AND lives in France!?!?!?!?!? Also, it must be something small enough and sturdy enough to bring home with them. Thanks!
2007-09-03 16:04:11 · 13 answers · asked by Jacqui 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
A hamburger.
2007-09-03 16:07:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about a couple of "git r done" tshirts? Whatever you decide upon, make sure you take off the made in China tag first. Sorry, couldn't resist - just the first two things that popped into my head.
I would probably go for a small tasteful sculpture made from stone or wood that's only found in the US, or something like that. I guess what I'm saying is something that is made from a substance that is uniquely from the US or maybe native only to the area in which you live/they will be visiting. Probably not much help, but maybe that will spark an idea or two.
2007-09-03 23:12:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it depends on the impression you are trying to make. Are you giving them a present as a representative of your country or as a relative. If you are going with relative then learn about their personalities or if you already know about them then get them something you know they would like and if it's something they would not likely find in France then bonus points for you. However if you are going to be an ambassador of the American then I would suggest doing a little looking into the French culture and finding something American that they would not see in France. Just know which type of gift you are getting them and you should be able to find it. BTW France is nice and all but I do rather like it here.
-JayStander
2007-09-03 23:26:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the people who said something specific to your locale.
As for some ideas:
Although not international, merely state to state, I got my boyfriend's family a few locally made, hand blown Christmas ornaments when I went to visit them for the holidays. It didn't cost very much (under $50 for all of them) and it was something they'd never get where they live.
Also, when I was a kid (12), I went to Australia and did a "home stay" with a family and we were instructed to bring them a token "Thank you gift." I brought them a beautiful hard cover book with photos of Connecticut (where I'm from) and a small tin of Connecticut maple syrup and maple sugar candies made right in my hometown.
2007-09-03 23:36:15 · answer #4 · answered by life is good 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Jar Candle.
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2007-09-03 23:18:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, it should be uniquely American, but not expensive.
I took uniquely Canadian gifts when I visited family in UK.
Things like local Maple Syrup, & Ice Wine, for instance.
California or New York wine might work, for them.
How about some local native or mennonite craft item?
2007-09-03 23:14:16 · answer #6 · answered by Robert S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A gift that is specific to your locale might be nice. For example, if you lived near Amish country you might purchase something handcrafted from one of the local stores - it would be unique and something they couldn't easily find in France. The other thing that might be nice is a small welcome basket. When I visited my brother in Italy, he put together a nice basket of toiletries, local chocolates, and a prepaid cell phone. It wasn't expensive, but it was all stuff that I used during my stay, and I really appreciated it.
2007-09-03 23:14:12 · answer #7 · answered by falcon1_5 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would say to buy them somethingto do with where you live . maybe take them somewhere and frame a picture you take there in a nice frame for them to take home
definitely try somethign that is all about where youre from an experience cant be bought and neither can memories but they can both be cherished just try to have fun
good luck
2007-09-03 23:15:38 · answer #8 · answered by whiskey_girl_crystal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy them the Statue of Liberty and include the receipt so if they don't like it they can always take it back and exchange it.
2007-09-04 19:42:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seems obvious to my taste that I would HAVE to get them a statue of liberty pencil sharpener or clock
2007-09-03 23:12:58 · answer #10 · answered by know it all 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋