Presenting a gift is a thoughtful action, but it is not expected. Business gifts are often

presented after the 【C1】______ is closed. In most situations, gifts are usually 【C2】______ immediately and shown to all 【C3】______ . If you receive a Christmas gift, 【C4】______ , you may be asked to wait until Christmas Day to open it.

You may not receive a gift in 【C5】______ right away.

During the Holiday season (late November through the first week of January), gifts are 【C6】______ . For your business associates, you can give gifts such as useful 【C7】______ for the office, liquor or wine. Choose gifts with 【C8】______ religious connotations(隐含意义), 【C9】______ you are certain of the religious background of your associates. 【C10】______ Chrism is the dominant celebration, and is widely commercialized during this period, people may be 【C11】______ many other holidays during this period.

When you visit a home, it is not necessary to take a girl, 【C12】______ it is always appreciated. Flowers, a potted plant, or a bottle of wine are good gift choices. If you wish to give flowers, you can have them sent in 【C13】______ to relieve your host or hostess 【C14】______ taking care of them when you arrive.

If you stay in a U.S. home for a few days, a girl is 【C15】______ . You may also write a thank-you note.

Taking someone out for a meal or other 【C16】______ is another popular gift.

Gifts for women such as perfume or clothing are usually inappropriate. They are 【C17】______ too personal.

Gifts for children are often a 【C18】______ and appreciated action, but taking into account the 【C19】______ of the parents. Many parents would 【C20】______ to your giving a toy gun or a violent video game to their children.

【C1】

A．agreement

B．settlement

C．deal

D．event