What are good gifts to give to Chinese parents if they invite you over to their house for dinner?
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Anything food that can be added to the menu or dessert.  Wine is also an apporpriate thing to bring.  If a different gift is your desire a nice vase or bowl would be acceptable, something that is out of the ordinary.  Do not be surpirsed if you do not receive a gift in return.  That is something that happens in all Orental Cultures.
883427
1.  Ask your boyfriend if it is appropriate at this point to send his parents a gift.\n\n2.  If you haven't properly established yourself first, a card should be fine.\n\nGood Luck and Warm Wishes.
965381
Some inexpensive ideas are handy little key chains (I got my parents lock de-icer key chains for about $4), scratch off lottery tickets, funny little magnets about stuff that they're interested in (politics, cooking, etc), practical things like pens, post its, chapstick, candles. I also saw this idea to take plastic spoons and dip them in melted chocolate, then when you put the spoon in hot milk, it makes hot chocolate. My mom likes to use them in her coffee. Of course you can also put nice chocolates in their stockings.
204883
Do it at home, tea is dirt cheap, and you can easily make the finger sandwiches and buy some biscuits or whatever you want to serve.  Or do a pot luck and have them bring stuff too.  Instead of expensive china set, just use a cheap tea set or use coffee mugs.
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bride..and best wishes!!\nif you wanted to try and include your parents on the invite, you could do: Suzy and Tom, together with their parents, request your presence...
933632
Do NOT focus on the fact that she's Japanese when buying a present. It's like assuming that since you're American you only eat fast food. \n\nFor a teacher you should find a pretty figurine, a snow globe, or something that would look good on a desk... Maybe you can get a nice pen engraved with her name or a thank you message.\n\nWhatever you get make sure to write a well thought out thank you note and wrap the gift with plenty of care.\n\nThe gift isn't actually as important as the thought behind it.
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Hmm...\n\nYou can bring a nice bottle of wine or sparkling cider, a nice centerpiece, or a bouquet of flowers. Or, you can bring some gourmet coffee for after dinner (with either liqueur or flavored syrup!) to go with the pie. \n\nYou can also offer to make part of the dinner (if you're comfortable with that!).\n\nDon't forget to offer to help wash dishes after dinner. :) :) \n\nGood luck!
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Cook up a homemade thankisgiving meal yourself. Go to allrecipes.com or a magazine and surprise your mom. It doesn't have to be lavish.\n\nI am not being mean here, your mother had you and believe you me even if I owed my mom 100s of dollars, she spent 100s of thousands on me and my lifetime. Just limit how much you give. Happy T Day!!!
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Do a $1 grab bag....everyone brings something from the dollar store, wraps it, and puts it in a grab bag.  During the night, you get to pick one out if you brought one in. \n\nChristmas Karaoke\n\nAsk your mom to go to orientaltrading.com for CHEAP party decor and favors...I mean CHEAP!  And CUTE!
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Good for you 'old coots' and I hope you enjoy the gift certificate.  You'll actually enjoy it.  Cloth napkins, fancy dishes, it's all good.  Just remember your manner...help your new lady with her chair and her coat...and order your most favorite dish.  A country boy like yourself can probably find a good steak on the menu...you can splurge on desserts...and a bottle of wine if you prefer.  Won't it be fun to dine in and not worry about the check.  Be sure to write a thank you note to the person who gave you the gift certificate and you've got the rest of your life to dine at BK.  Jazz up your clothing for the event (no overalls), help your new bride with the door and be whomever you want to be for the evening.  Just be sure you save some energy for the fun you'll have when you return home.  Enjoy....and good luck.
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If you ask me the best gift for a mother on Mother's day is to give them a free time (their kids being babysit for free) and loads of money and grand dinner with the father (ofcourse)...\n\nIf you are in a store then probably you can give each of them a cool shade free that goes with the dress they purchase.\n\n.:Fishie:.
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How about something for the house? A nice picture, anythng from www.williamssonoma.com, pretty bowls/plates, cookwear etc. \nOr try gift certificates to the movie theater, a book store or another store they enjoy.\nHow about one-night at a hotel if you have that kind of cash with a dinner paid by you, or just a nice dinner you prepare.\nAnother great website full of nice gifts is www.redenvelope.com. They may have nice robes/slippers with monograms and much more. Good luck!
770448
buy them an amazon gift certificate " you pay the money ,amazon mail or email them the certificate, and your parents buy what ever they like from amazon with the amount of money you payed." see http://goodmanzone.tripod.com , they have good ideas for other Christmas gifts too.
951960
movie basket is a great idea. Get a couple of movies they like some microwave popcorn, soda, and some candy. Or you can do a date night basket with movie tickets, resturant gift card, theater tickets or what else your parents enjoy like bowling or miniture golf.
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My parents are helping us out a great deal for our wedding.  My mom has helped me with the planning, the finances, the stress, etc etc.  We are getting my father a nice bottle of wine and a gift certificate for a manicure and pedicure for my mom.  When I go into the salon to have mine done the day before, I am just going to surprise her and take her with me.  We are also planning on a nice toast specifically for them and we're also thinking of having a song dedicated to them (to dance to) following the toast. I'm not sure if it's necessarily "customary," but I think it should be if they really help out.  If you can't afford much, just put some thought into it and do something creative.  Make a cd for each of them with songs that remind them of you (or the two of you together).  Definitely do something for them...it's kind of their big day too.
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Invite someone over who is less fortunate for dinner, or someone who will be alone for the holiday! \nLeg of Lamb\nHam\nCandied Yams\nCorn bread dressing\nPecan Pie\nRed Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Icing\nCheese Cake\nBaked Macaroni and Cheese\nCollard greens\nTake your pick, God bless****
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Happy Birthday!! Thats sweet that you think of your parents,,why not get them something  :O) I think we give the birthday person gifts to celebrate their life & the fact that they were brought into the world.Maybe you should get yourself a present~ a new bf,,lol.Pamper yourself today,,or go out & see what the wind blows your way,,see what the day shows you :O)