C20U11LB 3BOnline version Find an inappropriate gift, the reason why it is inappropriate, and another piece of advice for each country. by Modern English 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 JAPAN potted plants Some people believe they bring sickness to a business or home. Use both hands to give someone a gift. RUSSIA yellow flowers People think they bring bad luck. Say the gift is something small. CHILE knives as a wedding present They symbolize cutting off a relationship. Open a gift immediately. KOREA handkerchiefs They symbolize sadness. Open gifts carefully. Don't tear the wrapping paper. MEXICO silver jewelry Mexico has some of the best silver in the world. Bring white flowers to someone's home -not yellow or red.