Indian Gift-Etiquette
-It is believed that the giving of gifts eases transition to the next life. (The sincerity of the gift, therefore, is of paramount importance). -It is customary to give gifts of cash to celebrate life’s major events. -Yellow, red, and green are regarded as lucky colors. Those colors are therefore typically used for gift-wrapping paper. -It is not necessary to appear at a house with a gift for the host/hostess. -Never give gifts of frangipani or other white flowers; white flowers are associated with funerals. -Gifts are not opened immediately upon receipt. -If a man gives a gift to a lady, he must say it is from him and a female relative. -Gifts should be presented or received with both hands or the right hand only. Gifts should never be presented or received with only the left hand. |