Gift-Giving Culture: Exploring the Differences Between China and the West

Gift-giving is a universal behavior in human society, which is not only a form of etiquette but also a cultural transmission and exchange. However, there are significant differences between gift-giving practices in the West and in China. In the following, I will introduce the cultural differences between gift-giving in China and the West from the aspects of cultural origins, religious differences, mainstream values in society, and customs and habits.