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Gifts are not usually expected at initial meetings but are appreciated. If bringing a gift be sure it is a modest one.
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Gifts are normally wrapped (the nicer the better) and its fine to open them in public.
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If a Colombian gives a present, they might like to hear the other’s first impressions on the gift “selected” for the foreigner, but if the recipient wants to keep it and open for him/herself later, that’ s fine.
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In the case of receiving a wrapped present d from a larger group of people (say the staff under you) and if the environment is informal - they might start saying “Open it, Open it”. In this case it’s nice if you open it, as not doing so might be rude.
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If invited to a Colombian’s house, it is appropriate to bring flowers (avoid lilies and marigolds as they mean death), fine wine, fruit, and/or chocolates.
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