Q. I am going to Bangkok in a few days to meet my husband's family for the first time. I want to bring small gifts to everyone to show my appreciation for their hospitality and kindness. There are about 30 family members all ranging in age. Is there something that Thai people would like from America that is not too expensive. I'm not trying to generalize all Thai people, but I thought maybe there is something not available there that all ages can enjoy, maybe a food item? Thanks for the help.
A. Food items for the whole family that everyone can share would be a good thing. Individual presents for parents should be given. I'm Asian and part of the culture is never showing up on someones doorstep without bringing something. So my husband has acclimated himself to my culture and we never go to peoples homes empty handed, always bringing a pie or something like that. Just bring enough cookies, See's Candies, or something that all can enjoy but make sure something personal to mom and dad is given, they'd appreciate that. Also, keep in mind no shoes in the home, people in Asian cultures you must remove your shoes from your feet when entering their homes.
What gifts do you give for winning a game at a baby shower?
Q. I need ideas for gifts if one person wins a game and ideas if it's a team game.
A. A friend of mine gave away little "treat bags" like kidsget at birthday parties. They had different stuff in them. I won one, mine had a back massager(the wooden kind they only cost about 2 dollars) and some massage lotion. Some of the other ones had movie tickets and a bag of microwave popcorn, one had a manicure/pedicure kit in it with hand and foot lotion, one had a trial size bath and bodyworks gift set in it, and others had things like fingernail polish, chapstick, lotions, body spray. All the stuff was inexpensive items that they put together nicely. They didn't have team games, but if you do, give trial size items out to the winning team. Everyone gets a "treat bag" that cost under $ 3.00. You could put a chapstick, fingernail polish and a big emory board(the colorful ones). It's a cute, inexpensive way.
What would make a good gift for a friend suffering from Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy?
Q. This person is experiencing tremendous pain in her hands and feet. The gift could also simply help her deal with her cancer situation. She's at stage 4 and things aren't looking good.
A. As someone who has had and is still suffering from peripheral neuropathy, I found massaging of hands, feet and limbs was extremely relaxing. It is very difficult to get any sort of relief from this condition, so a massage would be a great recommendation.
You may therefore like to give her a voucher for some remedial massages.
You may therefore like to give her a voucher for some remedial massages.
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