Italians are very friendly and open. They like to show their art and monuments to foreign people. But especially they want to offer them their specialties, like Tiramisu, Risotto and Gelato. Certainly they also like to receive gifts and gift baskets from other European countries. If you can’t go to Italy in person to bring gifts to your family or friends, you can send them your special gift. The Italians are experts on wine, olive oil and liqueur, they’re fond of it! Flowers to Italy or gifts for children like confectionery, are always an appreciated gift. We give you some other good tips when sending a gift to Italy.

BUSINESS GIFT GIVING IN ITALY

Selecting and presenting an appropriate business gift

Fine chocolates or sunny flower bouquets are simple gifts that are sure to be appreciated.
Don't be concerned about your gift being considered too expensive or inexpensive, Italians always appreciate a gift that is given with good intention
Good gift selections can include anything that representative of your country such as coffee table books about where you are from
Make your holiday business gifts stand out whenever possible by staggering delivery dates.

PERSONAL GIFT GIVING IN ITALY

Italians always appreciate a gift basket of gourmet delights. That can be a barbecue gift or a handmade chocolate gift.
If you decide to send flowers, you have to know that Italians are traditional, for Valentine they still prefer receiving red roses or pristine pastels. They are fond of orange and yellow flowers, such as sunflowers.
If you have been guest at a dinner party, you can send a bottle of wine with a thank-you note which is a thoughtful gesture
In Italy highquality fruit is inexpensive, it’s a better idea sending a gift of gourmet nuts and candies.

Links to helpful sites About Italy:

Taxes and Customs to Send a Gift to Italy
http://www.fedex.com/us/international/irc/profiles/irc_it_profile.html?gtmcc=us

Holiday dates in Italy
http://www.allaboutitaly.com/
http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0107658.html

Italian Personal White Pages for Addresses & Postal Codes
http://www.paginebianche.it/index.html
http://www.wayp.com/eng/europa3.shtml
http://www.paginegialle.it/index.html