Every culture has their own values and beliefs, so when you want to give gifts to your international friends or business partners you might want to avoid giving gifts that are considered taboo by them. So, here's the list of taboo gifts around the world.
Knives, Scissors, Letter Openers, or anything sharp

Meaning: cutting off the relationship
To: Most countries
Clocks, Watches

Meaning: paying the last respect at someone's death
To: East Asia, including China
Green Hat

Meaning: your loved ones is being unfaithful to you
To: China
Brooches

Meaning: associated with sadness or funerals; to give a pain to their heart
To: Italy, Brazil, Thailand
Shoes, Straw Sandals

Meaning: to give a bad spirit/evil; to break up and go separate way
To: China
Handkerchiefs
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Meaning: associated with sadness, funerals, or break up
To: Most countries
Umbrellas

Meaning: to break up/end the relationship
To: China