Nataly 38 #1 December 30, 2010 In light of my New Year's Resolution of learning a new language, I have booked myself into an immersion programme abroad where you get to live with a host family for a couple of weeks and also take language lessons You don't have to, but it's a kind gesture (and in my opinion common sense) to bring a small gift for the family to show your appreciation. Normally, I would think something representing your culture is a nice thing to give, so I could get something Canadian, British, or French.. Not really sure what, though.. There is a huge French influence over there, so maybe the French thing (even though I am presently in France) is maybe not the best idea. I don't have access to maple syrup (!) either, and somehow fish and chips doesn't seem like an exciting gift to receive!!! Some ideas would really be appreciated "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #2 December 30, 2010 Need more data. What's the language you're learning / ethnic nationality of the family you're staying with? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #3 December 30, 2010 QuoteNeed more data. What's the language you're learning / ethnic nationality of the family you're staying with? I will be studying Arabic in Morocco (Rabat, the capital). I don't have info about the family yet as I booked only today. I do know that not everyone in the bigger cities is especially traditional, so they may or may not be religious. They may be a large family with kids, parents and grandparents, or just a young (married) couple. So something fairly neutral, but not some crappy junk you just get at the airport..."There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #4 December 31, 2010 Hey, look what I found: http://www.google.com/#sclient=psy&hl=en&q=gifts+for+moroccans&aq=0&aqi=g1g-v1g-o1&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=&pbx=1&fp=83f87efc6f926f13 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #5 December 31, 2010 You know, it never occurred to me to google it! Once again, google knows everything!! Thanks mate!"There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shah269 0 #6 December 31, 2010 Well here is a dumb one....where you live is there a tourist gift shop? If so stop over and look around. Get something that represents the place where you live.Life through good thoughts, good words, and good deeds is necessary to ensure happiness and to keep chaos at bay. The only thing that falls from the sky is birdshit and fools! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #7 December 31, 2010 QuoteWell here is a dumb one....where you live is there a tourist gift shop? If so stop over and look around. Get something that represents the place where you live. Well, Nice is tourist central, but the majority of the touristy gift-shops sell crap. I thought about offering something that represents France, but considering Morocco only got their independence from the French in 1956, I'm really not sure that would go down very well. Besides, from the last time I went there I know the grocery shops stock everything you can get in France and then some!"There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shah269 0 #8 December 31, 2010 OH i thought you were in the UK. My bad!Life through good thoughts, good words, and good deeds is necessary to ensure happiness and to keep chaos at bay. The only thing that falls from the sky is birdshit and fools! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #9 December 31, 2010 Quote Quote Need more data. What's the language you're learning / ethnic nationality of the family you're staying with? I will be studying Arabic in Morocco (Rabat, the capital). I don't have info about the family yet as I booked only today. I do know that not everyone in the bigger cities is especially traditional, so they may or may not be religious. They may be a large family with kids, parents and grandparents, or just a young (married) couple. So something fairly neutral, but not some crappy junk you just get at the airport... I knew it before you even write the answer!! Does the tour guide know you're coming?? Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #10 December 31, 2010 No, but anyway he should be working and he isn't based in Rabat. In any case, I just got back from there last week and should be seeing him again in February, so no biggy if I don't see him this time. To be honest I think it will be good for me to spend a few weeks with a host family instead of just staying with Mohamed - it will give me a different perspective on things. And now back to the topic at hand.. I was thinking maybe an Atlas? Would that be a nice thing to get as a gift?? I used to work for L'Oreal, so I could bring a few goodies as well for the hostess.. And probably some sweets for kids (if they have any). Otherwise, still open to suggestions..."There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mutumbo 0 #11 December 31, 2010 we had a chinese exchange student once, she stayed for a month, or maybe a semester, doing the same thing youre doing, kinda. she brought a bunch of chinese candy among other things that i dont rember, because i wsa like 14 at the time and they didnt interest me, i wanted the candy, including a green kitkat bar. it was a normal kitkat cept the brown choclate was neon green. i thought it was awsome! but then i am a fat kid at heart, so she kinda lucked out with the candy thing, lol. just get them something simple, that they cant get where they live. Thanatos340(on landing rounds)-- Landing procedure: Hand all the way up, Feet and Knees Together and PLF soon as you get bitch slapped by a planet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluepill 0 #12 December 31, 2010 Manchester Utd football hats, caps, shirts etc. Everyone supports them and if they dont their friends will. BP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #13 December 31, 2010 Better yet, ship David Beckham's hot ass home from Los Angeles and show up with him. WIN!! Nom nom nom... Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
