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Answer the questions about Japanese culture as best as you can. You may want to read the Culture Note about Gift-giving in Japan (Genki II: p.117) if you haven't yet.
Gift-giving is an important part of Japanese culture.
true
false
For example, in _____ and _____, people give presents to their bosses, colleagues, and relatives to express their gratitude.
August and December
July (in some areas, August) and December
July and December
What is the gift given during July/August called?
お歳暮（おせいぼ）
お土産（おみやげ）
お中元（おちゅうげん）
What is the gift given during December called?
お中元（おちゅうげん）
お歳暮（おせいぼ）
お土産（おみやげ）
What are the most common お中元／お歳暮 gifts?
liquor, sweets, coffee, tea, and various daily necessities
anime, snacks, soda, and various odds and ends
clothes, flowers, cards, and hugs
On average, the gifts cost somewhere between _____-_____ yen.
5,000-10,000 yen
3,000-5,000 yen
300-500 yen
When Japanese people travel, they purchase local food products or small items to give to their friends, family, and co-workers. What are these gifts called?
手土産（てみやげ）
お土産（おみやげ）
お中元（おちゅうげん）
When visiting someone's house, Japanese people often take _____.
お土産（おみやげ）
お歳暮（おせいぼ）
手土産（てみやげ）
What is a good 手土産 to bring when visiting someone's house?
sweets or fruits
liquor or cigarettes
snacks or sushi
If you are invited to a Japanese home, it is not a good idea to take some 手土産 with you.