送禮在中國是種常見禮儀(etiquette)，人們借此表達對友誼、款待的感激或感謝。然而，中國送禮和收禮的禮節(jié)與其他文化大為不同。在很長一段歷史時期里，當朋友送禮物或款待自己時，有禮貌的人會回報朋友的關(guān)心和好意。他們會挑選一個合適的場合禮尚往來，因為他們認為這對加深關(guān)系很重要。禮物的選擇取決于兩人的關(guān)系，這與世界上大多數(shù)文化都相同。
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Giving gifts in China is a common etiquette used toexpress appreciation or gratitude for friendship orhospitality. However, Chinese etiquette of givingreceiving gifts differs a lot from that in othercultures. For a long time in history,people of goodmanners would return favors and kindness when receiving a treat from a friend. They wouldpick up a suitable occasion to offer back as they regard it important to strengthen theirrelationship. As it is the same with most cultures in the world, what to give depends on theirrelationship.
