Monday, September 13, 2010

Giving Present

A team of English archaeologists working in the Andes some years ago presented their hosts with fifty strings of orange plastic beads.
The Indıans were friendly and helpful. The archaeologists wanted to show their appreciation. The indians were delighted. They immdiately provided wives and arranged marriage ceremonies for every member of the team.
In that society, visitors give presents when they want to marry into the tribe.
The conventions in Britain are less exciting. Traditionally English people give presents to their friends and relatives at Christmas, on their birthdays and whn they get married.
Nowadays it is also common to take wime, flowers or chocolates when you are invited to someone's house. But it is not necessary or expected. And you will not get a wife in return!

0 comments:

Post a Comment