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[sistersarah]

ok, i'm totally caught off-guard. i'm meeting the bf's (korean) parents tomorrow. what is an appropriate gift ?? help me!

-sister

[VanIslander]

Three ideas:

1.Something from your country if you have some idle gifts around.

2.Or some Jeju honey if you can buy some (A gift to me made my Korean co-workers jealous).

3. Don't ask other foreigners, ask some Koreans.

Good luck whatever.

[helly]

If its a holiday or some other family event (not just for meeting you but something that would be going on without you), bring a big old box of Korean pears. I know it sounds simple but it won me huge points on Chuseok.

[rapier]

Good luck Sarah!! Unfortunately I'm no expert, but I suggest a gift set of Korean wine/grape juice, like Jirisan. Very nice and well thought of here, in a nice box set.
But i agree, ask a korean for ideas, much better.

[crazylemongirl]

Suggestion. Make sure that you have it nicely giftwrapped also that you take out of a hyundai bag etc.

[anae]

Fruit was my first thought, and that is what my husband thought too.
However, it may make a difference whether they are urban or rural people. My in-laws are definitely rural and practicality matters most to them. If they are urban, maybe the other's advice makes more sense?

I'd check with your boyfriend to make sure.

[sistersarah]

all went well - i think. decided on a crown royal gift set and and big box of fruit. i think it was well received. i think, i think, i think....