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* General Gift Categories LiquorA quality bottle of liquor or wine always makes a good gift for someone who drinks alcohol, unless the person lives in a region noted for producing the product. * General Gift Categories ? ChocolateUniversally, this is a good choice. for taking with you to someone’s home as a hostess gift for a thank you to a staff person who’s helped you on a project. * General Gift Categories FlowersFlowers can be frequently used as a gift, especially if you’ve been invited to someone’s home. In Europe, the old European tradition of always giving an odd number of flowers is still followed today (all except 13 which is considered unlucky). * General Gift Categories Flowers Red roses are frequently considered romantic. Funeral associations lilies or calla lilies马蹄莲, frangipani鸡蛋花, white roses, marigolds,万寿菊 carnations康乃馨, and white or purple flowers. * Tips And in other countries you don’t want to give an item with your company logo. Belgium, France, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Spain. * Tips A personal reference book A good resource to help build long-term relationships A key category is filled with information you learn about the people you interact with. Many times it’s the small details that can make the best impression. * Tips By recording these details – preferences, hobbies, interests – when it’s time to buy a gift, your gift will reflect the person receiving it. A preferred brand of whiskey, dinner at a favorite restaurant, a special or custom made item for frequent sporting activity, like personalized golf balls or a fishing pole * Tips The recipient will know through subtle details that he or she is important, and the business relationship will flourish subtle 精细[巧]的 flourish n. 茂盛, 兴旺, 华饰, 繁荣 * Thank you ! Business English * * * 14.1 Gift giving Business English * Maslow’s hierarchy of needs * Socializing No matter which culture you may be doing business with, it’s always profe