In giving gifts. There are certain guidelines that you have to know if in any case you plan to give a present to your Afghan friend.
Number one thing that you should put in your head when giving gifts to Afghans is to not give alcoholic drinks. However if you have the knowledge that that person whom you are giving gift drinks alcohol, then you can give him given that you will hide it from the public so to avoid shame. Be subtle enough in giving it. You should not give it directly to the person but rather present it discreetly by placing it near the door of the house or leave it to where you are sitting down. Afghans will assume automatically that there is a present for them if they see something that is left behind. So make sure not to leave any “unintended gifts” in their place as they will treat them as presents for them.
Number one thing that you should put in your head when giving gifts to Afghans is to not give alcoholic drinks. However if you have the knowledge that that person whom you are giving gift drinks alcohol, then you can give him given that you will hide it from the public so to avoid shame. Be subtle enough in giving it. You should not give it directly to the person but rather present it discreetly by placing it near the door of the house or leave it to where you are sitting down. Afghans will assume automatically that there is a present for them if they see something that is left behind. So make sure not to leave any “unintended gifts” in their place as they will treat them as presents for them.
i thought that it is already out and open about afghan's love for alcoholic drinks. hm.. Lucille Church
ReplyDeletehaha! I'll mkle sure to hang on to my stuff when i go visit. I would not want to end up 'giving away' my Balenciaga.
ReplyDeleteif i am the afghan host, id like to receive clothes or accessories as gifts. id be more than happy and willing to accept it.
ReplyDeletein my case, i would rather that my guests will bring desserts. the more food on the table, the better!
ReplyDeleteYou mean to say if you give alcohol to Afghans, they automatically mean gifts.
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