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Gold chemical symbol is Au. It comes from the Latin word aurum which means shining dawn, a reference to its bright yellow color and shiny luster.

The English word gold has its origins in Middle English. Gold is described and known as a precious metal. The combination of gold’s relative scarcity and its obvious beauty has made it a very valuable commodity throughout the history of humanity.

It is most probably the oldest precious metal known to man. Wars have been fought over it and countless numbers have died trying to gain it or protect it.

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Feb. 28,2008

International Gifting Practices & Etiquette

Japan

§ When meeting a Japanese colleague or business associate be prepared with a gift. The gift giving ritual is deeply rooted in the Japanese culture. § When meeting a group of Japanese professionals, the quality and value of the gifts should be indicative of the rank of the person within the company with higher ranking professionals should receive higher quality gifts. § When meeting a group of Japanese colleagues, either present a group gift or a gift to each individual. It is considered extremely rude to present a gift to one individual in a group, without giving gifts to the rest of the group. § Avoid giving gifts in sets of four. The word "four" in Japanese is "shi", which is also associates with the word death. § Always wrap the gift you are going to present. Avoid white wrapping paper as white represents death. § Avoid giving monetary gifts or gifts displaying company logos.

Business gifts should be given at midyear and at year-end.

China

§ Always present gifts with two hands.

§ Avoid giving watches or clocks as gifts. The word for "clock" in Chinese is similar to the word for "death.

§ Do not wrap gifts in white, blue or black as these colours are associated with funerals. Red, yellow and pink are regarded as joyful colours.

§ Red lettering and sharp objects such as knives, letter openers or scissors are also gifts giving no-no's as these items imply the severance of a relationship.

§ Display your company logo on the gift, this ensures that the gift is not seen as a bribe but more as a form of advertising.

It is customary in the Chinese culture to refuse a gift repeatedly, but it is expected that the giver will persist and the recipient's acceptance will soon follow.

Taiwan