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I heard it is important to bring gifts for your host family for when you first meet them and when you leave them.

I’m planning to bring them some British biscuits and jams and wrap them nicely and give it to them upon meeting them. However I have no idea what to give them when I leave. Any ideas?

I’m from the UK if it helps and staying in Osaka.

I have given gifts like Maple Syrup, That goes over well.

Something sweet, and make sure you know if the people have certain dietary concerns like vegan people or something.

3 Responses

1. Dizzy Dame Says:
   February 22nd, 2010 at 2:56 am

   maybe you can buy them a lovely ornamental plant or bonsai arrangement for their home. you’d have a better idea of what kind or size to get once you’re there.

   or perhaps a book that you’ve written a short but thoughtful note in?

   or some high quality coffee beans or tea leaves?
   References :

2. nickp Says:
   February 22nd, 2010 at 3:16 am

   I have given gifts like Maple Syrup, That goes over well.

   Something sweet, and make sure you know if the people have certain dietary concerns like vegan people or something.
   References :

3. minteh Says:
   February 22nd, 2010 at 3:55 am

   For a gift when you’re leaving them, I think something sentimental would be nice.
   Possibly a letter, even if you aren’t very good at Japanese. It’s the thought that counts.
   I wouldn’t give them something from the UK or Japan… because
   1. If it’s from the UK, they’ll probably be like "why didn’t you give this to me when you came?" and
   2. If it’s something from Japan, then they can go out ad get it themselves.

   If you’re going to spend your trip with them, then I think something that’ll bring back memories would be nice.

   Hope I helped!
   References :
   Japanese native
   (also I watch a lot of "celerities-go-and-live-with-a-family-and-experience-their-lifestyle" type of shows ^^;)

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