There can be little doubt that the wrong wedding gift cannot only make you look bad, but potentially even ruin the mood. The job of giving a wedding gift is made even trickier by the fact that there is no one universal standard. A gift, which may be loved in one country or culture, may seem very inappropriate in another. In fact, what may seem like the simple act of giving a clock or an umbrella, for example, may be offensive for some. Place such cultural sensitivities at the top of your list when you are selecting wedding gifts for the lucky couple. Read the rest of this entry »