gift for Russian family

[mare s.]

we're going to have lunch with a Russian family (part of our Red October tour) and would like to take a small hostess gift...anybody done this and do you have any suggestions?

[lysolqn]

Did that last year when we had lunch with a Russian family while in St. Petersburg. We brought baseball caps for the whole family. They were a big hit and very much appreciated. I'd suggest you bring something typically "American" - perhaps something unique to the city, state or region in which you live. Remember, the folks you'll meet are just as curious about our lifestyle as we are about theirs. Enjoy!

[Andee]

It is my understanding (perhaps incporrect) that these people are paid for hosting lunch, and that they do it many times a season. They'd need another closet if everyone bought them US souvenirs!!

[MSBYRDY]

They don't host these lunches as often as one would think. We did it on our May 7th cruise last month and it was the first time for this family. When inquiring, we were told that most people don't do it and that it's generally about 3 times a season.

 

At any rate, we brought knit ski caps from home with Chicago on the fronts of them. They seemed to appreciate them quite alot.

Marilyn

[Roimont]

Is lunch with a family expensive?

[mare s.]

We were quoted $18 per person for the lunch (there are four of us in our group) From others' reports, this was a highlight of the tour...we're doing it on the second day...first day we'll probably do lunch in a restaurant.