What should we consider when buying a gift for a host family in Turkey?

1. What is a good gift for a host family?
2. What do Turkish people like as a gift?
3. What is a good host gift?
4. What is a good inexpensive hostess gift?
5. What is the best gift from Turkey?
6. What are some Turkish traditions?
7. What should I get from Turkey?
8. What every host needs?
9. When should you not bring a hostess gift?
10. What is a good thank you for your hospitality gift?
11. What is a good hostess gift for someone who has everything?
12. Is chocolate a good hostess gift?
13. What do you bring to someone's house for the first time?

What is a good gift for a host family?

Looking for a simple way to say thank you to your host family and leave them a souvenir at the end of your stay? You might give them some flowers with a picture frame, and a photo of you with your host family or a simple hand-written thank you card in their native language.

What do Turkish people like as a gift?

The List:

• Technological Hype (Iphone, Ipad, Macbook Mini, PlayStation) Some technological hypes are very expensive in Turkey. ...
• Clothes. Turkish people love big brands: Ralph Lauren, DKNY, Tommy Hilfiger, Diesel, Levis etc. ...
• Cultural Gifts. ...
• Cultural Edibles. ...
• Interesting toys, accessories. ...
• Alcohol.

What is a good host gift?

40 Host Gifts That'll Help Make You The Number One Guest

• A Hand of the King bottle opener for the GoT fan who drinks and knows things (and invites you over to drink with them). ...
• A bottle of Mike's Hot Honey they'll instantly get hooked on (so feel free to bring two). ...
• A marble crock that'll not only keep the wine cool but will also look attractive on any table.

What is a good inexpensive hostess gift?

21 Easy And Inexpensive Hostess Gifts

• A pretty jar or tin of fancy cooking salt. ...
• A jar of uniquely flavored jam or jelly. ...
• A unique seasoning blend. ...
• A jar of apple butter (or pumpkin butter, or other in-season fruit butter) from the farmers market. ...
• A bottle of bitters. ...
• A personalized wine bottle stopper. ...
• Chalkboard Wine Charms. ...
• Cute cocktail napkins.

What is the best gift from Turkey?

Souvenirs to Bring Back From Turkey

1. Tea & Coffee. Turkish Coffee in Traditional Copper Cups. ...
2. Carpets and Rugs. Handwoven Carpet. ...
3. Spices. Chanda Gauranga. ...
4. Turkish Delight. Turkish Delight Store. ...
5. Traditional Instruments. Chalice Drum. ...
6. Mosaic Lanterns and Gourd Lamps. Mosaic Lanterns and Gourd Lamps. ...
7. Clayware from Cappadocia. Clayware from Cappadocia. ...
8. Ceramic Wares.

What are some Turkish traditions?

8 Turkish Traditions You'll Find Fascinating

• Nazar (The Evil Eye) One of Turkey's most popular souvenirs, these blue eyes made of glass are actually meant to ward off the negative energy from someone's eyes who feels envious of you. ...
• Turkish Tea. ...
• Oil Wrestling. ...
• Sünnet (Circumcision)

What should I get from Turkey?

Istanbul Shopping Guide: 16 Turkish Items To Bring Home

• Hand Painted Ceramic Plates. Turkish ceramics, renowned for their rich colors and elaborate designs, are available for sale in Istanbul in great variety. ...
• Water Pipes. Image Courtesy of: Michael Coghlan. ...
• Ottoman Jewelry. ...
• Backgammon Set. ...
• Turkish Coffee Set. ...
• Turkish Sweets. ...
• Musical Instruments. ...
• Belly Dancing Hip Scarf.

What every host needs?

10 Things The Every Hostess Needs

• Serving Platter – A must! ...
• Cocktail Napkins – Because a ring on your coffee table is a no no.
• Water pitcher – It is always good to have accessible water on the table for your guests.
• Small Serving Bowls – For the little things like parmesan, crackers, salt, etc.
• Cheese Board – Every hostess needs a cheese board!

When should you not bring a hostess gift?

As a general rule, hostess gifts should be given at the brunch, dinner, or cocktail party. The one exception to this is for overnight or weekend visits. I recently spent a lovely weekend with friends of mine who recently moved to Chicago. I hadn't seen their new place, so I didn't bring a hostess gift.

What is a good thank you for your hospitality gift?

27 Thank You Gift Ideas That Will Really Show Your Gratitude

• Thanks A Bunch Gift Set.
• Thank You Gift Basket.
• Candle.
• Lucky To Have You Clover Kit.
• Thank You Gift Box.
• Mug Set.
• Initial Throw Blanket.
• Wine Tumbler.

What is a good hostess gift for someone who has everything?

25 Creative Hostess Gift Ideas You'll Actually Want to Give (and Get)

• Cotton Cocktail Napkin, roll of 50. My Drap amazon.com. ...
• Brindisi Serving Tray. ...
• Dahlia placemats. ...
• Jonathan Adler Porcelain Coasters. ...
• Cire Trudon Josephine Room Spray. ...
• Bee Toothpicks, set of 6. ...
• Electric Raclette Maker. ...
• Wine Bottle and Glass Caddy.

Is chocolate a good hostess gift?

Containers of chocolate covered nuts, shelled and unshelled nuts, and flavored nuts are a fantastic hostess gift, especially when presented in abundance. 4. Flavored seltzers: While wine is the standard hostess gift (and for good reason), exotic sodas or flavored seltzers are always a nice surprise.

What do you bring to someone's house for the first time?

If it's the first time you're visiting someone's home, then it's a very nice gesture to bring a small gift. If you have a few extra minutes to wrap it, even if you only use tissue or a decorative bag, it adds to the gesture.