Q. Question? I know that in Japan, you never open a gift immediately upon reception.

In the US it's OK

In Germany?

A. Best Answer: I don't know about the specific rules of etiquette in Germany, however, my boss is natively a German, and when she gives wrapped gifts, she anticipates they will be opened immediately so that she can see the reaction. However, she has been living in the US for many years, where this is the custom, as well.

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Q. Question? Is it illigal under corporate law to accept gifts from suppleirs. That is to say firms that we give work to and not firms that give work to us. Is the christmas gift from a supplier classed as a gratuity and as such unacceptable.

A. Best Answer: As far as I know there are no laws against corporations accepting gifts...but most companies have internal rules governing the acceptance of gifts above a certain amount. THe only way to know for sure with your particular company is to look in your employee handbook or ask your supervisor.

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Q. Question? does anyone know where i can buy one of those desk pads which are about A2 paper size and usually have calendarsprinted on them.I have only ever sen or found ones which are given as corporate gifts but i only need one andthe companies that make them charge in 100's or more.

A. Best Answer: Try your local stationery shop they normally sale them individually or maybe WH Smiths.

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Q. Question? I want to expand my business, I am looking for a corporate deal to do staff shopping days or insentive gift, gift wrapped.

A. Best Answer: Tell me more about your business I am interested!

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Q. Question? I need to purchase a corporate gift, value £200, of tickets to the theatre and a meal in London. I was hoping to buy vouchers so the recipient can just book something of their choice when they are ready - rather than us pick the show/restaurant. I've tried London Theatre Direct but they don't take Amex. Any suggestions of other companies I could try for this type of thing?

A. Best Answer: Londontown.com has exactly what your looking for, try it out, you'll not be dissapointed. it even includes packages with the London Eye and dinner.

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Q. Question? In the UK we pay -

*income tax & ntional insurance (directly from our wages/salaries) graduated from 22% up depending on how much you earn.
*stamp duty on property
*council tax (graduated depending on where you live)
*excise tax/duty on foriegn products
*road tax (on vehicles - graduated on engine size)
*inheritence tax (on anything we inherit over about £250k)
*Road/bridge/tunnel tolls
*goods & service tax or VAT 17.5% (supposedly Value Added Tax) on anything brought in shops and any services (bills, etc) - businesses can claim this back
*TV Licence (anyone who owns a TV or radio)
*IRS (inland revenue service) - taxing our leftovers
*watercraft registration/boat tax
*vehicle license registration tax
*fuel permit tax
*fishing licence tax
*Gift tax
*building permit tax
*cigarette/alcohol tax - stamp duty (as well as VAT)
*corporate income tax (employer tax) approx. 40%

not to mention all the hidden taxes, such as court fines, traffic fines, and many more.....

A. Best Answer: Well, here in Michigan, I pay:

Income Tax-state level
Sales Tax-state level
Social Security Tax-federal
Income Tax-federal
property tax-state
gasoline tax-state and federal
registration tax on any vehicle-state
communications tax on cell phone- federal
cigarette tax-state
alcohol tax-state

there are probably more that I pay that I don't know are taxes too.
energy tax-state (and maybe federal?)
fishing liscense tax-state

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