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audchiang · Joined: 20 Sep 2004 Posts: 33 Location: Shanghai

This question is somewhat job-related. What are some gift suggestions for people who have helped me in my journey to relocate to China?

I specifically ask about gifts for people in Shanghai because I know you can get pretty much everything you would want in Shanghai. I am coming from the US. What are some good, light-weight gift suggestions? I was thinking See's or Ghiradelli chocolates (Bay Area products) but thought that chocolate in my luggage in the 100 degree heat would not be a good mix. Perhaps freezing before packing? And what about gifts for expats from the US now living in Shanghai?

What did others bring for thank you gifts?

randyj · Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2005 3:15 am Post subject:

Yes, Audchiang, you have a good grasp of the situation. In my opinion, a good gift should represent something about the giver's home. The best example I ever saw was a couple from Massachusetts who disributed small packets of cranberries. Small, edible, and inexpensive.

tw · Joined: 04 Jun 2005 Posts: 3898

Mideatoo · Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2005 5:33 am Post subject:

You cannot get refrigerator magnets in Shanghai. You know the one that represent the 50 states�