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Suitable gift for Chinese colleague? Advice needed
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Spookily, this happened to me about ten years ago. After chatting to the guy for a week, mostly about work, I learned what this guy wanted more than life itself. So I took him a smiths cd(\__/)
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Originally posted by Platypus View PostI had a recent business trip to China and was rather embarrassed when the (female) colleague I was visiting presented me with a gift and I had nothing to reciprocate. Her gift was a large bag of Chinese savoury snacks, so nothing elaborate, but a literal "taste of China". Probably cost her £5.
I'm seeing her again shortly and would like to redress the balance by buying her something typically English, business appropriate and that wasn't made in China!
Any ideas from you well travelled cosmopolitans?
Question for the CUK ladies, are there any typically English toiletry products (perhaps like Molten Brown) that you could recommend? Not Yardley!Work in the public sector? Read the IR35 FAQ hereComment
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Penhaligons are good for fragrances and you can get little selection boxes for less than £20.
Though, fragrances tend to be a more personal thing. Try something from Rococo chocolates or William Curley. Try your local deli and ask if they have any typical English gift sets. Or see if fortnum and masons have a small gift selection.Comment
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She can have our dog if she wants!Rule Number 1 - Assuming that you have a valid contract in place always try to get your poo onto your timesheet, provided that the timesheet is valid for your current contract and covers the period of time that you are billing for.
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Originally posted by Platypus View PostI had a recent business trip to China and was rather embarrassed when the (female) colleague I was visiting presented me with a gift and I had nothing to reciprocate. Her gift was a large bag of Chinese savoury snacks, so nothing elaborate, but a literal "taste of China". Probably cost her £5.
I'm seeing her again shortly and would like to redress the balance by buying her something typically English, business appropriate and that wasn't made in China!
Any ideas from you well travelled cosmopolitans?
Question for the CUK ladies, are there any typically English toiletry products (perhaps like Molten Brown) that you could recommend? Not Yardley!
The Chinese are very much is to retro and nostalgia because their shops are flooded with new stuff. EG they like old folding cameras that can be bought here for £10, fountain pens £10-£20 for a reasonable one."A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not victims, but accomplices," George OrwellComment
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Originally posted by Doggy Styles View PostA garden gnome.
Nothing could be more British, except for Brian Sewell.Comment
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