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taobenli
Joined: 26 Apr 2004
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 Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2005 3:12 pm Post subject: good gift for airport pickup? |
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I arrive in Seoul on June 8 and a woman I know from last summer, a language exchange partner who has since returned to Seoul, offered to pick me up at the airport. I know she doesn't live super-close to Incheon and I might be inconveniencing her a fair amount. What are good small gifts for this occasion? I just want to show my gratitude. I lived in Japan for a while so now I'm obsessed with finding the right omiyage (souvenir/gift) for people.
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Wangja
Joined: 17 May 2004
Location: Seoul, Yongsan
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| Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2005 3:41 pm Post subject: |
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The "what" is difficult.
But you might want to know the amount, which is easier: she will be paying 12,800 KRW for tolls plus petrol, probably a similar amount, so she will be out of pocket around 25 USD in all. |
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tzechuk
Joined: 20 Dec 2004
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| Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2005 6:04 pm Post subject: |
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| Perfume. |
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just because
Joined: 01 Aug 2003
Location: Changwon - 4964
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| Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2005 7:00 pm Post subject: |
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Yeah...duty free something on the way there....
She will love it, especially if it is in the bag...
Koreans have this thing with Duty Free Bags....like they are a status symbol or something. |
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Free World
Joined: 01 Apr 2005
Location: Drake Hotel
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| Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2005 2:33 am Post subject: |
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| What country are you in right now? |
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peppermint
Joined: 13 May 2003
Location: traversing the minefields of caddishness.
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| Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2005 2:53 am Post subject: |
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| I'd avoid purfume- unless you know of a specific kind that she likes. It's such a personal thing. I remember seeing some cool acessories and stuff in duty free shops. You could also ask her if she wants anything from the duty free shop. I know everytime I do a visa run, someone asks me to pick up something for them. |
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tzechuk
Joined: 20 Dec 2004
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| Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2005 2:57 am Post subject: |
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I am not aware that Korean people consider many things to be of the *personal* nature, PM... if they did, why else would they buy you socks/underwear etc for gifts?
As far as *I* know... they will almost always welcome cosmetic of any kind. |
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peppermint
Joined: 13 May 2003
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| Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2005 3:16 am Post subject: |
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| I was thinking more in terms of what scent people like to wear being so unique to the individual actually. then again, I'm a bit fussy about perfumes myself. |
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peppergirl
Joined: 07 Dec 2003
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| Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2005 4:12 am Post subject: |
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| peppermint wrote: |
| I was thinking more in terms of what scent people like to wear being so unique to the individual actually. then again, I'm a bit fussy about perfumes myself. |
I got the impression Korean girls like to put pretty perfume bottles on display... they don't seem to be using them so much. |
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taobenli
Joined: 26 Apr 2004
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| Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2005 7:52 am Post subject: |
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I'm in the U.S. right now. I'll have the chance to duty-free shop in both the Seattle and San Francisco airports before heading to Korea tomorrow afternoon. The woman picking me up is about 35 (unmarried) and does seem to like to wear make-up. She spent about 6 months in Seattle studying. I'll definitely consider the perfume thing. Any other ideas (or even perfume recommendations)?
Thanks! |
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tzechuk
Joined: 20 Dec 2004
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| Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2005 5:18 pm Post subject: |
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| Tao.. get the latest from Chanel or Lancome or Guerlain or whatever... you know, big brands. |
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