Are these gifts ok?

[topi]

Im heading out to Tokyo next Saturday to work there for 2 weeks. Ill be staying with a family over there so I purchased some small gifts. Im not sure how many people are in the family so I got....

1. Brushed Aluminuim Union Jack cufflinks - for the man of the house
2. Amber rose silver broach - for the ladie
3. British mug with mini/union jack etc on
4. Tin of Caramels
5. Tin of English mint cake
6. English scenery calender
7. Book of classic British cars
8. Chocolates of British cars
9. 007 Playing cards



Are they OK?

 

[PopCulturePooka]

Why wouldn't they be?

 

[Anyuni_Nakashima]

I think your fine with the gifts you chosen.

 

[wintersweet]

Sounds like you did a good job picking things out to me.

 

[topi]

Thanks guys, hopefully their family wont have 10+ members.

 

[Mike Cash]

I won't ask which gift is for me, it would spoil the surprise.

 

[topi]

Hehehe. I got you a 'special' gift my man .

 

[TwistedMac]

Hehehe. I got you a 'special' gift my man .

would that be gay love by any chance?
what a guy!

 

[topi]

Ill give you the reciept incase you dont like it

(Yes I am straight, just incase)

 

[Apollo]

@ Topi:

They are all nice gifts! The caramels and chocolate would be well received I am sure!
It is great that there are different things for each family member, instead of buying the same gift for everyone...

 

[Mike Cash]

Ill give you the reciept incase you dont like it

(Yes I am straight, just incase)

Hey, I'm nothing if not discreet. I would never "out" you in public.

 

[Brooker]

Im heading out to Tokyo next Saturday to work there for 2 weeks. Ill be staying with a family over there so I purchased some small gifts. Im not sure how many people are in the family so I got....

1. Brushed Aluminuim Union Jack cufflinks - for the man of the house
2. Amber rose silver broach - for the ladie
3. British mug with mini/union jack etc on
4. Tin of Caramels
5. Tin of English mint cake
6. English scenery calender
7. Book of classic British cars
8. Chocolates of British cars
9. 007 Playing cards




Are they OK?

I heard that caramels are the sign of death for the Japanese, either that or used as a laxative, I can't remember which. They like cufflinks, but will refer to them as "kafurinku". Also most Japanese people have seizures when they see the union jack so you may want to check on that in advance. The playing cards are ok, but you're lucky they're not 004 playing cards, because the number four is very unlucky.

 

[topi]

Argh. Dont scare me Brooker, im on the edge already.

 

[Brooker]

Relax man, they're gonna dig the gifts. :haihai:

 

[Vegetasama]

What about something like tea? I am a tea fan...or is this a little strange?