Silly Question, but Needing Some West African Etiquette

[Denny n Lanre 0]

Hi All,

I'm traveling to back to Nigeria Oct. 20th, meeting with my Lanre for the second time in over a year. My question is regarding gifts for his family: My first visit in August, 2007, I brought the usual chocolates & candy for the kids, and a few bottles of perfume & items of clothing for his sisters, as well as t-shirts for his brother, but this year I'm stumped !

Does anyone have any practical suggestions that won't break my bank account? I reeeeally don't wish to arrive empty handed!

Thanks for being here !!

[2Hearts2Joys 0]

Hi All,

I'm traveling to back to Nigeria Oct. 20th, meeting with my Lanre for the second time in over a year. My question is regarding gifts for his family: My first visit in August, 2007, I brought the usual chocolates & candy for the kids, and a few bottles of perfume & items of clothing for his sisters, as well as t-shirts for his brother, but this year I'm stumped !

Does anyone have any practical suggestions that won't break my bank account? I reeeeally don't wish to arrive empty handed!

Thanks for being here !!

Try some make-up like eye shadow, lipgloss, nail polish, hand lotion in thhe small bottles, jewerly, sunglasses, watches, for thhe kids pencils,color pencils,writing tables, one board game for all the kids to share like monopoly, life, trouble... you can put the game pieces in baggies and store in your suitcase. suggestions for guys like caps, key chains, wallets..

just sugguestions per your request

Ayomide

[Ta Ta 1]

Cool mini or small flashlights are a hit with the guys for power failures.

CD's, books, soccer ball .........

[ebonyqueen 0]

I brought some of those mini battery-operated fans (from the dollar store) they all wanted one! Be sure to bring extra batteries tho. Word search books, drawing paper, colored pens, puzzles and calendars were a hit..also playing cards, dominos, and dice. Small stuff like socks, body spray (for guys too) undershirts (wife-beaters) and believe it or not, candles! But you have to get the larger heavy duty ones or else they melt! LOL Also small light-weight blankets, bedding (sheets, pillowcases) Food stuff like beef jerkey, pringles, lollipops, gum, mints, pretzels, hot cheetos, microwave popcorn and cup-o-noodles if they have a microwave.

[WhidbeyGirl 1]

Thanks for all the great ideas. I have been trying to think of things to bring.

[Perseverance 1]

lets see... one time I took some great fabric to my sister in laws, they made some great dresses with them. Handbags with all sorts of niffty stuff inside, make up ect. Toys for the kids, clothes, I know it is hard to buy gifts for people you may not know very well, but just have fun with it.

edited for stupid double post

Edited October 7, 2008 by Perseverance

[idocare 3]

Maybe some flat puzzles for the kids, battery operated toothbrushes and

candy for the older adults. I bought his mother a big bottle of wine.

I just raped it in my clothes and it was fine. Hope this helps some.

[Kanyiri 0]

Soccer balls, clothing material, shoes, jeans, purses, notebooks, pens.