Gift giving in Korea: Do I have to wrap snacks?
I just arrived on Seoul and brought some packets of dried mangoes for my hosts. I forgot to wrap them however. I've read that Koreans are particular about their gifts being wrapped but these gifts being just snacks, I was wondering if I really have to wrap them. I'd hate to offend them.
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What should you avoid when giving gifts in Korea?
Do not give: expensive gifts (Koreans will feel obligated to reciprocate with a gift of equal value), knives or scissors (they signify "cutting off" a relationship), green headwear, gifts with red writing (denotes death) or gifts in a set of four (denotes death).What do Koreans like to receive as gifts?
Everything from health supplements, teas, and vitamins to red ginseng are great gifts in Korea. Ginseng works well for gifts to Korean in-laws. On that same note, you can also send high-end food products like Hanwoo beef, expensive mushrooms, and wild ginseng too.How do you accept gifts in Korea?
When you receive a gift in Korea, make sure to accept it with two hands -- don't open it in front of the giver (for gifts that are wrapped). You also want to make sure that you reciprocate a gift.Do Koreans give birthday gifts?
Gift-giving in Korea is a strong tradition in Korean culture. If you ever invite Korean friends to your home, you'll notice that they will always bring you some fruit, dessert, a drink, or sometimes all of the above! Of course, gift giving on special days (holidays, birthdays) is a must.How ARMY and BTS hyungs love Jungkook 정국 #1 Kookie vs gifts
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