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Co-worker from India returning there to get married - appropriate gift?
- Thread starter kranky
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Well, I have a lot of Indian friends and really they like a lot of the same stuff we do. I do have some good links... try eShakti.com for ideas. I like Indian clothing, art, music, food, etc (I like all things Eastern, basically) but you might just want to play it safe with a GF to a restaurant, movie theater, favorite store, etc.
Either way, I am sure he will appreciate your thoughtfulness!!!
Either way, I am sure he will appreciate your thoughtfulness!!!
JeffreyLebowski
Lifer
LoL, i was gonna say the hamburger thing.
Get him some Levis and he can sell them in india for some mad rupies
mAdD INDIAN
Diamond Member
I'd get him something him and his new wife can use in their home. Something that they find useful.
kranky
Elite Member
Thanks for the suggestions. I was originally thinking that something Indian would be best, but maybe it would be nice to have something "American" to take back. Not to imply that would be better, but it would probably the the only wedding gift from America they get.
Oh, they will have about 1,000 people at their 3-day wedding. 😕
Oh, they will have about 1,000 people at their 3-day wedding. 😕
mAdD INDIAN
Diamond Member
Yeah depending on the people, Indian weddings can be massive parties. My cousin-sister (she's more like a sister) had a massive wedding. One day was a cocktail party, another day was garbha (a dance type thing), then another day was this traditional mendhi thing (for the ladies only), and then the actually wedding ceremony, and reception after.
For another aunt in teh States, for her wedding, a lot of our family came to the US from India..for many of them..it was their first time (some are elderely people..in their 60s) so it was really cool to watch them realize their dream and finally come to the US and enjoy it. Incidently, my aunt married a white guy, who was pretty cool with the whole Indian ceremony (which is surprising...I'm Indian and I still think its too long). They also performed a Christian wedding ceremony right after which was pretty cool as well (first time I saw a Christian wedding).
slackerinabox
Lifer
Hey,
I'm indian and if one of my friends gave me a "culturally appropriate gift" (curry, one of those dot things that you put on your forehead, some deoderizer for my taxi, etc.) I'd bitchslap them and say that they're not really friends.. Buy him somethign that you think that he likes, not something "culturally responsible.".. I know you didn't mean anything negative..
Yeah, I like gay porn and salami rubbed on my nipples too.. wanker..
I'm indian and if one of my friends gave me a "culturally appropriate gift" (curry, one of those dot things that you put on your forehead, some deoderizer for my taxi, etc.) I'd bitchslap them and say that they're not really friends.. Buy him somethign that you think that he likes, not something "culturally responsible.".. I know you didn't mean anything negative..
Yeah, I like gay porn and salami rubbed on my nipples too.. wanker..
TommyVercetti
Diamond Member
Not joking or being sarcastic. Give him a nice perfume, maybe buy the "Him and Her" pack. Good perfume is awfully expensive over there.
slackerinabox
Lifer
My point was to cynically point out the subversive racism in your comments.. "THEY like the same stuff WE do.".. We're American, honey.. "We"="Them"..
Boy are you being silly and petty.
I've endured racism all my life. You are being pedantic.
He asked about people in a different country's culture... I emphasized that we are not so different really. So sorry I used pronouns that offended you.
Now get rid of that chip on your shoulder and don't be talking ugly.
slackerinabox
Lifer
Haha.. Nah, I'm sure you can sell that stuff for a massive markup to some of those cute raver chicks that try to be indian 🙂 Actually, I wouldn't exchange the items for money....
mAdD INDIAN
Diamond Member
this is in reference to freedombeats:
There was no racism in her post or any of the posts in here so far. Even though Indian people are brought up here, they still may have different cultural tastes than others. Hell everyone has different tastes! I've been living here for half my life, and I still believe in things differently (different morals/habits/etc..).
Also the whole gay porn and salami thing was uncalled for.
kranky
Elite Member
Was I not clear? I'm talking about a wedding gift. The guy is from India, he lives in India. He's only here in the US for a few months. Don't make it sound like my first thought is to give him a take-out dinner from the House of Namaste.
The reason I asked in the first place is (1) I am well aware I don't know much about Indian culture; (2) I would like to get an appropriate gift; and (3) I would like to avoid any unfortunate selections due to my own ignorance. I considered the possibility that what might be a very typical wedding gift here could be unwelcome in a different culture. That may or may not be the case, but since I don't know, that's why I'm asking.
For example, he has a small icon of Ganesha on his desk. I do not know the significance of that, but it obviously has importance to him since he brought it with him. The link that Isla provided (thanks, Isla) has a crystal one. Is that appropriate? Or not?
i just went through the wole thread and feeeling really sorry for people who dont think teice before hitting their fingers on keyboard
Myself being Indain women i would say a gift certificate would always be appreciated( e.g macy's ) where the couple has a wide selection or something nice in cryatal ( e.g crystal bowl)/ crystal is really expensive in iNDIA and would be really appreciated ( 😀 especially by his wife).
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Myself being Indain women i would say a gift certificate would always be appreciated( e.g macy's ) where the couple has a wide selection or something nice in cryatal ( e.g crystal bowl)/ crystal is really expensive in iNDIA and would be really appreciated ( 😀 especially by his wife).
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