Gifts are a fundamental element of culture and ourlives as social creature. They are also

Gifts are a fundamental element of culture and our

lives as social creature. They are also an important part of S1.______

our business relationships. There are occasions that giving S2.______

a gift surpasses spoken communication, since the message

it offers can cut through barriers of language and cultural

diversity. Presenting a simple gift to your host in a foreign S3.______

country and the chances are he or she will understand you

perfectly, even you may not understand a single word of S4.______

each other's languages. It can convey a wealth of meaning

about your appreciation of their hospitality and the importance

you place upon the relationship. Combine the act of

giving with some knowledge of and sensitivity in the culture S5.______

of the recipient and you have an unvaluable chance to earn S6.______

respect and lay the foundations of a durable and mutually

beneficial business relationship. For all countries, take account

of climate, especially in regard to clothing. Some

gifts can be mined by extremely hot or humid climates,

possibly causing its receiver considerable anguish. Consider S7.______

the kinds of products that are abundant in the country concerning S8.______

and try for something that is uncommon there.

Think about the level of language skills: a book with

hundreds of pages of English text may be at best useful, at S9.______

worst embarrassing, to a person with limited English. Inform

yourself as much as possible with local customs, rules S10.______

and etiquette.

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