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Gift Giving
General Guidelines
Your gift giving obligations are
very limited as long as your Turkish
colleagues entertain you only in
public places, such as restaurants.
If you are invited to a Turkish
home, an invitation may come more
quickly from someone you meet
socially than from a business
colleague, and a gift will be
expected. If you are not the only
guest, your hostess may not open
your gift in your presence; seeing
to the comfort of the guests takes
priority.
If your invitation is for an
extended stay [rather than a meal],
further gifts are advisable. Books
or music from your home country can
be good choices.
If you know that your colleague
drinks, a fine whiskey or liqueur is
appropriate.
Be sure to bring gifts for any
children present, such as candy
[especially chocolate] or small
toys.
Appreciated Gifts
wine or liquor if you are sure
your hosts drink alcohol
candy
pastries
roses
carnations
Glassware, such as a vase,
goblet or decanter make prized
gifts.
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