What should we consider when buying a gift for a host family in Turkey?
In September, we are traveling to Turkey. Part of the trip is a family home stay. We will be staying with a local family who will feed and house us for the night. We want to thank the family with a gift.
What kind of gift and what approximate value would be considered acceptable in this circumstance?
Are there any specific expectations or taboos we should be aware of?
On our side, we would prefer it to be somewhat representative of where we live, the San Francisco Bay area, but that's not a given. We certainly want it to be tasteful and have some value to them after we leave.
Best Answer
I've stayed in a lot of homestays around the world, and in my experience the best thing to give is something local (to you) and edible. Being a Brit, this usually results in local hand-made fudge. Usually people who provide homestays will receive a good many guests so trinkets are not so good - they just accumulate as clutter. Confectionary is a safe bet, but always check local dietary habits - don't take anything inappropriate (i.e. containing pork or pork extract) to a mostly Muslim country such as Turkey!
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What do you give a family in Turkey?
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What gift should I get my host family?
Top 8 Host Family Gift Ideas- Food from your geographic region or heritage.
- A recipe card and ingredientes.
- A board or card game specific to your home state or region.
- A t-shirt or baseball cap from your university or local sports team.
- Artwork.
- A hand-made item.
- A photo book or album.
- A blanket, scarf, or tapestry.
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Answer 2
I think the best way is to give every member of family something interesting depends on their age; toys for kids, electronic devices for young members and something local and edible for parents.
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