Generally speaking, presents are given at Chinese festivals, birthdays, weddings, banquets, and housewarmings.
* Present gifts with two hands.
* Do not open the gifts when received.
* Do not present the following gifts to Chinese, as they are associated with death: clocks, straw sandals, a stork or crane.
* Do not send pears and umbrella as gifts to lovers or couples, because the pronunciation of these words sound like ìseparationî in Chinese.
* Do not give scissors, knives and other cutting utensils to Chinese friends since they have the implication of cutting off relationship.