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As in many Asian cultures, gifts are seen as an act of common courtesy.
 

• In China, gifts are always given when attending an important event. In general, gifts are given at Chinese New Year, weddings, births and birthdays.
   

• The Chinese like food and a nice food basket will make a great gift.

• Gifts are not opened when received. 
   

• Present gifts with two hands.
   

• They should instead be discreetly handed to the recipient.
   

• Eight is the luckiest number, so giving eight of something brings luck to the recipient.
  
  AVOID Giving; 

•  Clocks, handkerchiefs or straw sandals. Since they are associated with funerals and death.
   

• Flowers also associate these with funerals in China.
   

• Scissors, knives or other cutting utensils. Becausae they indicate the severing of the relationship.
   

• Never give four of anything, because it is unlucky number in China