I am traveling to Ireland and would like to take a gift to my host family. Any suggestions would be helpful. thanks Christine
Posted by
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
8293 posts
You'll need to tell us a little about the family. Are there children? Are they city or country folk? I've always found just taking people out for dinner at a good local restaurant, at least once, is well received.
You will receive ideas from people about bringing a calendar or a picture book from your home state, or a jar of peanut butter, or some pancake mix, and I am sure these are always politely received, the Irish being a polite people, but I'd rather be treated to a good dinner and a glass of wine myself.
Posted by
Anaheim, CA, USA
1455 posts
Bring something that is unique to your area.
Ironically my friend who lived in So Cal (and moved back to England) said she missed the vanilla flavored powder from Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf. Go figure!