到老外家做客 該送什麼禮物?

很多同學會接到去老外家一起享用晚餐的邀請吧，但是第一個問題就是，帶什麼禮物去比較好呢？不想太普通，又怕不保險，想來想去，不能周全。這篇文章將告訴大家做客時如何挑選合適的禮物。

Host or hostess gifts are a way to thank the host(ess) for their effort (and money) in hosting a party or a dinner. A good rule of thumb is to match your gifts "effort" to the effort they put into their party. UsuAlly if you're Bringing a dish you should not be supplying a host(ess) gift although gifts are always appreciated.

Ask yourself a few questions to get your bearings
去之前先問自己幾個問題

What is the size of the party/get together. A larger party requires more work and a nicer gift would be in order... Has the host(ess) spent a lot of money or put a ton of work into it? If so maybe you should too... How well do you know the person hosting? Is their something you know they like (golf, games, wine, cooking).

Consider bringing some Alcohol
可以帶點兒酒精飲料

A nice bottle of wine for a holiday party (try "Layer Cake") Or beer for a barbecue. Alcohol in any form can get expensive when buying for many people. To provide some for the masses is a gift in itself.

Bring Flowers
帶花兒總是沒錯噠！

Flowers seem to be something people just don't use anymore. Pick up some fresh flowers (in or without a vase) and the host(ess) can put them in the middle of their table or to brighten up their room. Always an acceptable gift so long as they are tastefully chosen (don't reflect funerals such as white roses).

Help with the Entertainment
想點兒有趣的東西

Think appetizer plates, wine cork decorators, cookbooks, napkin rings, glass rings (the kind that people use to tell their drinks apart). Cocktail napkins.

Bring some nice bon-bons or chocolates.
帶點兒巧克力

Or some gourmet coffee, tea, or even hot chocolate

If all else fails buy a gift certificate to a local store (like a bookstore or a coffee shop) and fold them into a handwritten thank you note.
如果其他都不合適，那也可以買一張當地商店（比如書店或是咖啡店）的禮券，折在手寫的感謝卡里。