Circle the correct options. A Question of Culture
Did you know that there are different
gift-giving customs around the world?
In this article, we're going to explore gift
giving in three countries: India, Italy and
Kazakhstan. Bringing a small gift when you
visit someone's home is a good idea in (1) both /
all / either three countries.
In India, (2) a great number / a great deal / a bit of people
choose chocolates or colourful flowers. Be careful, though!
(3) Both / Neither / Either white nor black paper should be
used to wrap gifts in India - (4) both / most / none of these
colours are considered unlucky.
Wrapping presents is important for the Italians, but you should
avoid (5) neither / either / both purple and black paper. In
Italy. (6) none / the majority of/ a bit of gifts are opened at
the time they are given. If you choose flowers as a gift, you
can (7) neither / both / elther give them to your host when
you arrive at their house or send them earlier that day.
In Kazakhstan gifts are usually opened when they are recelved
too. Another Kazakh gift-giving custom is called Suyinshi.
According to this custom, a person who brings good news
to a home receives a gift from the hosts. That's why before
someone gives some good news, they can either say Suyinshi
(8) and / nor/ or 'What would you give me for some Suyinsh?
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