2. Present the gift in person with a greeting: If possible, give gifts in person to show respect and sincerity.
· When presenting a gift, also wish the recipient well or have a card expressing good luck, which makes the gifts more meaningful.
·The Chinese have a saying; "The gift itself might be small, but the goodwill is deep."
3. Vary gifts to the individuals: Different people expect different gifts. The old may prefer a Tang suit which implies a long life, but a child may like a silver lock better which means a healthy life in Chinese culture. You get double the result with half the effort if you know the preference of the recipient.
4. Be sensitive to genuine refusals and gently persist: Chinese will often decline a gift, sometimes several times, before accepting, which is considered good manners.
·Do not give up on the first try, but insist on presenting.
·You can place the gift on a table when you leave.
5. Cash is the best gift of all, especially during Spring Festival, but only in a traditional "red envelope": If you are not sure what to give to your friends or relatives during the Spring Festival, a "red envelope" is a universal gift. You can give your friends or relatives' children red envelopes to express your greetings. As is Chinese custom, during the Chinese New Year, seniors will give children red envelopes with lucky money inside to express their love.