在中國,送常是為了表示尊重、感恩、友誼、一種普遍的禮節(Courtesy)。這其實是世界各地一種普遍的禮節。中國禮儀(etiquette)已有幾千年的歷史，代代相傳。對于中國人來說，禮貌要求互惠(reciprocity)，這意味著對別人彬彬有禮的人將收到別人的友善和恩惠。如果他們收到禮物、邀請或款待，他們會在適當的時機回贈別人?；セ莸牧曀滓脖徽J為是建立和維持友誼的傳統方式。與其他國家一樣，在中國，從前會在生日、婚禮或聚會時贈送合適的禮物。禮物是否昂貴、是否很大，都不重要。

　　In China，gifts are usually given to show respect,gratitude, friendship, love or hospitality. It isactually a common courtesy in the world. With ahistory of thousands of years, Chinese etiquettehas formed and been passed down from generationto generation. For Chinese people, courtesy demands reciprocity, which 'means people whoare well-mannered to others will receive kindness and favors. If they receive a gift, aninvitation or hospitality treatment from someone, they will :offer back to the one when it issuitable. The custom of reciprocity is also considered a traditional way to build and maintainfriendship. For birthdays,weddings or parties, giving suitable gifts in China is just as any othercountries else i do. It does not matter whether your gift is expensive and big or not.

　　中國結(Chinese knots)是中國傳統的裝飾結。它是中國特有的民間藝術。中國結是以其形狀或者按照其寓意來命名的。中國結有許多不同的形狀，最常見的有蝴蝶、花、鳥、龍、魚等。在中國，“結”代表著團結、友愛、和平、婚姻和愛情等。中國結與中國人的日常生活緊密相關，表達了他們對更美好生活的企盼。兼具實用性和裝飾性的中國結具有傳統的雅致和不斷變化的形式，它充分反映了 中國文化的魅力和精髓。

　　Traditional Chinese decorative knots, also known as Chinese knots, are typical folk arts of China. Chinese knots are named after their shapes or in accordance with what they suggest. There are many different shapes of Chinese knots, the most common being butterflies, flowers, birds, dragons, fish, etc. In China, “knot” means unity, friendship, peace, marriage, love, etc. Chinese knots are closely related to the everyday life of the Chinese people and express their wishes for a better life. So title Chinese knots, with their classic elegance and ever-changing variations, are both practical and ornamental, fully reflecting the grace and essence of Chinese culture.