When visiting a Vietnamese home, bring a gift for the hostess. A gift for children or an elderly parent is also appreciated.
Give items useful for daily activity, like designer soaps, cosmetics, lamps or framed pictures for the home.
Don't give handkerchiefs (symbols of a sad farewell). Most Asians consider the Western habit of using a cloth handkerchief and then returning it to your pocket to be barbaric.
In business, give whiskey. Giving a gift in an office setting may be misinterpreted as a bribe. Try to save your business gift giving until you are invited to your colleague's home.
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