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Gifting is important in Vietnam because of the significance of interpersonal relationships in Vietnamese culture.

First and foremost, do not encourage corruption. There is a clear cut between gift-giving and bribery. Nevertheless, it is common in Vietnam for exchanging small gifts on certain occasions such as anniversary, Tet holiday, to express your respect, love, appreciation or gratitude.

Gift-giving customs depend on the context. If it is a private gift for one Vietnamese partner you should give it at a private occasion. If you are giving for the whole office company, you should give it after the business meeting with the whole office company.

Do not wrap a gift in black paper because this color is unlucky and associated with funerals in Vietnam. Gifts that symbolize cutting such as scissors and knives or sharp objects should be avoided because they mean the cutting of the relationship.

Vietnamese may or may not open these gifts when they are received: leave the option to them. You will also receive gifts and should defer to your host as to whether you should open it when received or not. Regardless of when it is opened or what it is, polite thanks are always required.

1. According to the passage, why is gift giving important in Vietnam?
a. Because it helps to establish a friendship.
b. Because it’s common in Vietnamese culture.
c. Because it’s the best way to build up a stable relationship.
d. Because personal relationships play a vital role in Vietnamese culture.

2. Which of the following should not be a reason for gift giving?
a. To show appreciation
b. To bribe somebody
c. To express gratitude
d. To show affection

3. Wrapping a gift, you should ___
a. wrap it in black or white paper
b. do not wrap it in black paper
c. give sharp objects, such as knives or scissors
d. when receiving a gift, you should _
a. say “thank you”
b. try to find out what it is
c. open it in front of the host
d. ask your host to open it.