Different countries have different  in giving presents.

IN CHINA

⒈A clock is not supposed to be given to a Chinese person, because the sound of the word for" clock "is like the sound for " " in Chinese.

⒉Don't wrap(包裹) a present in white, black or blue paper.

⒊Don't give a knife, because something sharp can cut a .

IN RUSSIA

People have to give an odd number of flowers as a  because even numbers are for dead people.

IN GERMANY

⒈Red roses are not supposed to be good presents to the hostess.

⒉Thirteen is thought to be an  number.

⒊Don't take an even number of anything, either.

⒋Don't wrap your present in white, brown or black paper.