i'm trying to find a custom for meeting in-laws (american) to in-laws (who are chinese)

Question

My daughters in- laws are very nice & good people but somehow due to different cultures we've gotten off to a rocky start. They recently moved to where our kids live & my husband & I so we see each other more often. The Mother-in-law of my son-in-law is Chinese. I was thinking that if there was some kind of ceremony, custom or gift, etc. that I could give, to show her some respect & the desire to be friends. Communicating hasn't work well. They seem to interpreted what my husband & I say in a negative way. My daughter & son-in-law have some difficulty with this also. Help.... I would like to have harmony or at least friendship within our family, if possible.

Qrrine · Answer

as i know that the gift you should not give are shoe,clock,umbrella and the digit number 4...

feihong hodgson · Answer

i am a Chinese,i has been married to an American for 3 years.i have a two years old son now.i just readed your letter,that make me think of before.when i came to the U.S.A, my english is not good,i am worried about how to get along with my new familly.i had same problem at that time,but i am lucky,my husband,my Mommy.my Doddy,everyone treats me well,they taught me English every day.if i do not understand,they will try to explan in easy way untill i get it,always pation and pation. i know how hard that would be ,just hope you can give each other some time,i believe you can work out.if necessary,try to use Chinese concise dictionary sometimes.

feihong hodgson · Answer

i am living in birminghan alabama now,if you want i will happy to be your daughter in-low's friend.i hope that will help also.my phone number 205-995-4963

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I'm trying to find a custom for meeting in-laws (American) to in-laws (who are Chinese)