From the beginning of time, dignitaries and leaders aimed to cultivate beneficial diplomatic relationships by honoring and welcoming each other by exchanging gifts. While it’s so important, giving a diplomatic gift is full of pitfalls, as evidenced by the numerous press articles that are written each time a well-meant gift misses the mark.
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Why Diplomatic Gifts Are One of The More Difficult Gifts to Give
Each particular diplomatic exchange has specific protocol, history and cultural sensitivities to be aware of, making thoughtful and appropriate diplomatic gifting a true skill.
Diplomatic gifts are often considered a symbol of friendship and respect. Unfortunately, giving a slightly off message or inconsiderate diplomatic gift can send the wrong message to the receiver. It is imperative to fully understand the culture with which you are engaging in order to give a heartfelt and memorable gift.
The experts at Keith Lipert Corporate Gifts can help craft a one-of-a-kind diplomatic gift. Our breadth of cultural and institutional knowledge, combined with over 30 years of experience, will ensure that the gift is both thoughtful, appropriate and memorable.
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Diplomatic Gift Giving Etiquette
The giving and receiving of diplomatic gifts is an important part of diplomacy as a whole. Each country and culture have different traditions and it is pertinent that you know these when preparing to give gifts.
It is because of the potential mishaps that you should trust an expert in diplomatic gifting. We can help find the ideal gift quickly and efficiently. The result will be a creative, unique and thoughtful gift.
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