Korean Job Discussion Forums

antgonz · Joined: 30 Nov 2007

I have no idea what to get him as he will be getting me a plane ticket after all. Would he like a book about the United States (or the region I am from or is that too bland?) I thought maybe some postcards and a book about film (movies) since I am sure that no one has probably got him a gift like this. Or maybe I will get him a shot glass. Do you guys have any suggestions? I have read in my Korea book that it is common to give new acquaintances small gifts from your country.

Can I bring a bottle of Vodka on the airplane? (since they have new liquid rules)

Ya-ta Boy · Joined: 16 Jan 2003 Location: Established in 1994

A bottle of whiskey would be good (unless the boss is a non-drinker--rare in Korea, but...) but it really isn't necessary. The gift-giving thing is more of a rumor than a reality.

antgonz · Joined: 30 Nov 2007

So they like Whiskey better than Vodka?

Mr Crowley · Joined: 23 Mar 2006 Location: Suwon

KY jelly

whatever · Joined: 11 Jun 2006 Location: Korea: More fun than jail.

*beep* it, bring some porn.

Gay porn.

lvasia · Joined: 15 Nov 2007

something from your country or another you visited seems good. something they can't get in korea. either that or a box of fruit or gift set of some sort.

rumdiary · Joined: 05 Jun 2006

you can pick up vodka or whiskey at the duty free stores in the airport. I did this last year but when my coworker picked me up at the airport she told me none of the other teachers had brought gifts when they came. No problem, more for me.

Mi Yum mi · Joined: 28 Jan 2008

Woul;d you give a future boss in your home country a gift? He's not getting you a ticket out of the goodness of his heart, it's a business transaction. If he didn't give a ticket...he wouldn't get a teacher.

If you have to give him something...give him the clap.

jetrash · Joined: 02 Jun 2007 Location: the united steaks

spam gift set.

its very now,and quite the thing.

koreas a dynamic 21st century kinda place and global food is very welcome

Mi Yum mi · Joined: 28 Jan 2008

OiGirl · Joined: 23 Jan 2003 Location: Hoke-y-gun

spliff · Joined: 19 Jan 2004 Location: Khon Kaen, Thailand

Get him or her a psychedelic colored butt plug. You can demonstrate how to wear it.

Mi Yum mi · Joined: 28 Jan 2008

The Perfect Cup of Coffee · Joined: 17 Jun 2007

Offer to work free for a week, that'll be the most appreciated gift you can give.

CentralCali · Joined: 17 May 2007

Where to get Spam gift set? Home plus, E-Mart, Lotte Mart, Lotte Department Store, and there's no doubt in my mind that pricey Hyundai Department Store sells it.