- The white envelope should have been red
The city of San Francisco was kind enough to ensure, prior to my departure, an adequate gift would be bestowed upon me. My only complaint would be that the gift envelope should have been red to comport with Chinese cultural norms. (One of my professors had always emphasized the importance of being culturally aware!)
It is also a Chinese cultural norm to express gratitude with monetary gifts. I can say with absolute certainty that in exchange for this benevolent gesture by the city, I will be quickly delivering a monetary present to the city. Enjoy!
