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Laukarbo
07-29-2006, 04:05 AM
hello,

ok in 2 weeks Im going to HK for one month to learn some more kung fu..
I will meet this chinese master for the first time so I thought its a good gesture to bring a little gift..the question now is what ? I was always bad in buying/finding presents..maybe some of you can give me some good advices..
Would be appreciated a lot..

cheers:D
Ben Gash
07-29-2006, 05:02 AM
A generous amount of cash in a red packet usually goes down well ;)
TenTigers
07-29-2006, 05:42 AM
a bottle of brandy,box of candy, and oranges. as well as a lai-see are traditional gifts. Never give a watch or a clock.
Laukarbo
07-29-2006, 06:11 AM
a bottle of brandy,box of candy, and oranges. as well as a lai-see are traditional gifts. Never give a watch or a clock.

Thanks for the reply...!!!
what is a lai see ?
thanks again for the heads up!:)
Ben Gash
07-29-2006, 06:55 AM
what is a lai see ?

A red packet stuffed with generous amounts of cash :rolleyes:
Laukarbo
07-29-2006, 07:29 AM
A red packet stuffed with generous amounts of cash :rolleyes:

oh I see...thanks for that! :) :D
TenTigers
07-29-2006, 09:59 AM
http://www.fengshuiweb.co.uk/advice/angpow.htm
The Xia
07-29-2006, 12:38 PM
but in China, the amount says something different . Take the advice from the article that TenTigers posted. Make sure the money you give comes out to a lucky number. 8s are great for lai see.
Laukarbo
07-30-2006, 01:57 AM
okay thanks everybody!!! You helped me a lot...

Well the training is not for free so is it ok if I buy what u recommendet and put the trainings fee in a red envelope ...?
So when Im there I will give the gift and when I give the red envelope seperatly I tell them this is the trainings fee so they wont think this is also a gift and not the trainings fee...:confused:
im_dabich
07-30-2006, 05:31 AM
Yes put the taining fees in the lil red pocket but you should get him a St louis cardinals shirt
The Willow Sword
07-30-2006, 08:56 AM
Purchase Him a decent portable CD player, and get him a few CD's of Johnny Cash's greatest Hits.


You will be amazed at the delight and glee on his face as he opens that gift:)

After that, you will no longer have to put forth any money for training as Johnny Cash Music is priceless and timeless and this Master will feel so fortunate:)



TWS:cool:
Laukarbo
07-30-2006, 09:28 AM
:rolleyes: