填空题 Gifts giving is according to different cultures. Today let"s see business gifts 1giving in the U. K. Giving gifts is a normal part of British business culture. 2indeed, British business colleagues are quite likely to feel embarrassing to 3receive any gift at all. The only duty may be at the conclusion of a deal 4when it might be appropriate to give a unique commemorative item to have 5the occasion. Small gifts such as inscribed pens or books, would suitable 6tokens of genuine gratitude, and flowers or wine or champagne suffice to thank junior colleaguesfor their services. Do not, however, appear patronizing or undue forward, 7especially if the recipient is a woman. Alternatively it will often be appreciated if you invite your hosts, or others you wish to think, out for a meal or to the theater or opera. 8Business gifts are never exchanged at Christmas but it may be appropriate to send a card, particularly as an express of thanks to your business associates but also 9as means of maintaining valuable contacts. Bear in mind the that U. K postal service was founded at about the same time as the old railway, so much that your cards are mailed 10in good time.