...what would be something small/light/inexpensive and nice to bring along to give as a small gift to different local peoples that I meet along the way.
When I was in Thailand earlier this year I was with someone who had small sheets of stickers to give to the childern who were curious about us westerners, and it went over great. Any other ideas, perhaps for adults as well as the young ones?
also, I'm coming from the USA
Thank you,
cody
2007-09-24 13:37:14 · 11 answers · asked by cody p 1 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ China
I have always been a big fan of things from your hometown. Keychains, ballcaps, pictures, etc...
It sounds bad, but if you are going to be meeting for any type of business, cigarettes from the duty free shop are also a great and very appreciated gift in the land of 300 million smokers. You can probably find some of the best gifts in the airport stores, although a little expensive, the I love NY shirts and US gear are great!
2007-09-24 17:10:48 · answer #1 · answered by nettles195 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know why, but my relatives like getting snacks from my parents when they go back to visit. Peanuts, macadamia nuts, dried foods, etc. all fair well with them. You might run into some trouble bringing stuff overseas, but my parents have done it every single time without problems so it can't be that hard. Kids will love almost anything. Small toys, pencils, small books you can purchase for $1. They're fascinated by all things "American".
2007-09-24 13:43:55 · answer #2 · answered by AAA 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't come to China. This country is full of scam artists and retarded motorists who have no repsect for pedestrians. Even if you get hit by a car while crossing the road on a green light, the law will defend the driver because YOU ARE A FOREIGNER!! and they are locals. (95% of crimes against foreigners are undocumented)
I know because it happened to me in the city that I live in SHANGHAI.
The Chinese people are also very racist and very rude in public.
It's very sad because I'm a Chinese American expat who was very pro-China when I moved here last year. I even wrote extensive economic research papers defending and promoting both the government and the people. Now, my feelings are "GET ME OUT OF THIS COUNTRY!!"
It's really sad how with in one year my opinion has changed so much about this contry I once loved.
2007-09-25 20:02:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
LOL. i don't recognize the place you acquire the assumption you may desire to commerce issues with them. that's no longer 1982 Russia. something you have they could get. Hell, that's probably made in China! retailers sell in "bulk" What have been you going to do, commerce a bottle of Nyquil for a set of Chop Sticks? i'm hoping you do no longer think of you will purchase a ton of issues and placed across it back? you ought to purchase souvenirs. some issues. yet once you convey back 20 watches you may get stopped on the boarder. additionally... as ordinary... like the the remainder of the "people" who ask questions appropriate to here... did no longer say what city you would be in. Watches, LV luggage. MLB CAPS. Many different clothier luggage. shoes up the YING YANG! outfits. You call it... thy have been given it.
2016-10-09 19:10:53 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Candy or soap, no I am not being sarcastic many outlying towns find it hard to get soap. Not the main towns and cities though. Often pencils for the kids as well. Enjoy your trip and be careful crossing the road as taxis don't slow down at crossings they speed through at 30 to 40 mph.
2007-09-24 13:48:40 · answer #5 · answered by laotzu4272 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would like to suggest key chains with USA written on it, for example the city name that you live in. It is small and lightweight which makes it easy to carry.
2007-09-24 18:20:30 · answer #6 · answered by suedin2003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Key-holders for adults. Lollipops for young kids. Postcards for students.
2007-09-24 17:30:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't give them anything that is edible. Stickers or toys for the little kids. That is if you're in the countryside, urban kids would look at you weird, their rich now.
2007-09-24 13:45:26 · answer #8 · answered by SPC Kenny B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say: something uniquely and exclusively from the US, e.g. T-shirt, baseball cap, chocolate, picture books or calendars about US scenery, basically anything symbolic about US would be appreciated and popular.
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2007-09-25 10:07:08 · answer #9 · answered by travelgal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lighters for the children and candy for the adults. Hmmm, maybe the other way around.
2007-09-24 13:41:46 · answer #10 · answered by megalomaniac 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋