Whoops. Sorry, I didn't know

It is important to know about how people from other cultures behave or expect you to behave in certain situations, if you don't want to be embarrassed. The following is what a Chinese friend of mine wants to tell us about visiting a friend in her country:

Hello girls,

My name is Amy. I am from China. I read the text about visiting a friend in China and I want to tell you that it certainly is a symbol of good manner to bring some gifts when you pay a visit. Some up-to-date opinion however is to give something which is beneficial for people’s health especially those the guest must need.

You must avoid send things like shoes or clocks, they are of the same pronunciation of something evil in Chinese language. Don’t buy things in white or black unless when your friend asks for it, for in most occasions these colours are used for special purposes like in a wedding or a funeral.

When you accept the others’ gifts, do remember to give something back the next time. It is a fairly fundamental rule in Chinese culture that a “take” should be accompanied by “give”.
It must be very different in your culture, I think?. If you want to make any comments or ask me any questions, I’ll be happy to answer them.