Why should one not give a clock to a Chinese business contact?
A) It implies that you are in a hurry.
B) It implies that you have plenty of time.
C) It is thought to bring bad luck.

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In Chinese culture, giving a clock as a gift is considered bad luck because the phrase "giving a clock" (送钟, sòng zhōng) sounds like the phrase for the funeral ritual "送终" (sòng zhōng). This is interpreted as a symbol of death or the end of relationships, making it an inappropriate gift, especially in a business context.

Why Should One Not Give a Clock to a Chinese