LLLEARNER Posted November 25, 2016 Posted November 25, 2016 I am considering getting my Sensei a hanbo made from hardwood from his native Dominica for Christmas. Is there anything that would be considered offensive in that? I understand gifts of knives can be offensive to someone from Japan, but was not sure on this. "Those who know don't talk. Those who talk don't know." ~ Lao-tzu, Tao Te Ching"Walk a single path, becoming neither cocky with victory nor broken with defeat, without forgetting caution when all is quiet or becoming frightened when danger threatens." ~ Jigaro Kano
sensei8 Posted November 25, 2016 Posted November 25, 2016 I believe that the hanbo would be an appropriate gift for your Sensei, and that he'd greatly appreciate it because the gift came from you, and you took the time to shop for the gift, and that you thought enough about him on his birthday.As far as it being offensive, avoid that that hanbo ISN'T either purple or black in color because those colors are considered mourning colors, and that suggests death or funerals. This includes any wrapping paper and bows and the like!Expect your Sensei to open your gift just as soon as he receives it from you!! **Proof is on the floor!!!
LLLEARNER Posted November 25, 2016 Author Posted November 25, 2016 Thanks for the quick response, and for the tip on colors. It is all new territory. "Those who know don't talk. Those who talk don't know." ~ Lao-tzu, Tao Te Ching"Walk a single path, becoming neither cocky with victory nor broken with defeat, without forgetting caution when all is quiet or becoming frightened when danger threatens." ~ Jigaro Kano
sensei8 Posted November 25, 2016 Posted November 25, 2016 Thanks for the quick response, and for the tip on colors. It is all new territory.You're more than welcome, LLLEARNER!! It speaks favorable of you because you took into consideration your Sensei's culture. Like you said, it's all new territory, and this is where you want to be as careful as possible. An unintentional insult, is still an insult to that person, and oftentimes, unforgivable. **Proof is on the floor!!!
LLLEARNER Posted November 25, 2016 Author Posted November 25, 2016 He is also one of my supervisors at work although I rarely work with him. "Those who know don't talk. Those who talk don't know." ~ Lao-tzu, Tao Te Ching"Walk a single path, becoming neither cocky with victory nor broken with defeat, without forgetting caution when all is quiet or becoming frightened when danger threatens." ~ Jigaro Kano
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