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msjess
Joined: 24 May 2011
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Posted: Thu May 26, 2011 5:45 pm Post subject: What to give as a present to a Host family? |
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Hey guys I was hoping that since you are versed in Korean culture you might be able to help me.
I work as a research assistant. Next month I will be traveling to South Korea to present at a conference along with my Korean professor. Part of the time we will be staying with her family. I wanted to give her family some sort of hospitality present, preferably something food related since I love to cook and bake, but I am not sure what to give. I'd love to bake something for the family but I am not sure if that would be well received of if that would even be allowed through customs! I keep hearing that fruit is a great present so I might bring some kind of fancy jams. Do you guys have any advice? |
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NYC_Gal 2.0

Joined: 10 Dec 2010
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Posted: Thu May 26, 2011 6:21 pm Post subject: |
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Honey is seem as a luxury here. How about a nice jar of local stuff? Find out if the professor's parents like to drink. Whiskey is also a great gift. |
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swinewho
Joined: 17 Aug 2009
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msjess
Joined: 24 May 2011
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Posted: Tue May 31, 2011 8:42 am Post subject: |
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a kool-aid shirt? Are you a spammer? |
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brento1138
Joined: 17 Nov 2004
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Posted: Tue May 31, 2011 9:04 pm Post subject: |
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I second the honey idea. Maybe maple syrup if you are Canadian... then show them how to enjoy that on pancakes or a nice bowl of vanilla ice cream.
I don't recommend getting them foreign foods, as some won't really enjoy it (even though they may pretend to). |
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msjess
Joined: 24 May 2011
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Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2011 11:20 am Post subject: |
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Well honey is doable, there's a nice honey shop at my local farmer's market so maybe I can swing that. |
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