Answers To: Beware Businessmen Not Bearing Gifts By Terri Morrison and Wayne A. Conaway © Copyright 2004, All Rights Reserved A, 3; B, 1; C, 2 True. It is taboo for Hindus to eat beef or use products made from cattle. False. A citizen of France, your host is probably a serious oenophile, and has taken great pains to carefully select the correct wines for the occasion. Unless your charming little vintage is of interest because it is from your home state, it implies that you know more about wine than your host does. A, 3; B, 1; C, 2; D, 4 A. Roses are a popular flower in Uruguay. All the others signify death, romance, or bad luck. False. It is the wrapping paper of the recipient's native country that is important. And, airport security may ask that you unwrap the package. True. To open a gift in the presence of the giver is to risk embarrassment. Also, it would be unseemly to appear greedy and impatient. B. The compass is a thoughtful gift for the prospect from Qatar, who is no doubt Muslim. It will help him to turn toward Mecca to pray -- no matter where he is at the moment. The other gifts are busts. Knives symbolize cutting off a relationship in many parts of the world. Dogs are viewed as unclean according to Islam. Clocks connote death to the Chinese. A, 2; B, 3; C, 1 B. Islam prohibits pork products.