what kind of presents for the relatives....

[bystander09]

Hi folks,

I will be flying to Davao in a week now and understand I will be introduced to my gf's relatives and I do not think it would be a good idea to arrive empty-handed but really I have no idea what kind of present I should bring. I will meet her brother who lives in Tagum City and her ate, who works in a monastery... What can I bring to a woman who works in a monastery? thanks for any suggestion...........

Nothing initially.... They will have plenty of time to roll and rip you off later..

bystander

[joebloggs]

Nothing initially.... They will have plenty of time to roll and rip you off later..

bystander

they will think your santa, and no doubt they will be writing to you soon with a list of pressies they want for xmas

booze and chocs what else could they want .. or pera

[JimOttley]

Chocolate, for the kids and the adults, lots of it, you can buy lots of Swiss Chocolate like Lindt at the duty free when you get there, before you leave the airport.

Chocolate is like currency it will get handed round to everyone who has ever helped the family.

For the guys a couple of blocks of Marlboro (total not each ) the vast majority of guys that I have ever met over there smoke, again it's currency they can be given to loads of people as a thank you.

I took a bottle of Whisky once, Talisker Malt, I was surprised it did not go down so well, possible a bit too much of an acquired taste (I don't drink spirits so i hadn't a clue )


Jim