Gift for Vietnamese girlfriend's Mother

[Stein 260]

I am going to be meeting my girlfriends' parents for the first time when I visit Vietnam again next week.  I would like to bring a gift for her mother from the USA.  For her father she was able to make a good suggestion for me for a good quality pair of sunglasses for riding motorbike as the quality she can buy for him in Vietnam is not as good.  For her mother she has not been able to make a suggestion for a gift.  Her father is 72 and her mother is 66 so I would like any ideas of possible gifts for her mother that maybe is something that is only available in the US or is not easily available in Vietnam.  Also suggestions that would be age appropriate and also appropriate for meeting for the first time.  Gift in the $80-$100 USD range. Any ideas would be most welcome.

[shennings 0]

Cash is always the right size and color.  Just make sure the bills are new/ new looking.

[Hoa Nguyen 26]

I would get her something that is not readily available in Vietnam and is usable everyday.  A Tiger brand rice cooker would be an excellent choice.  The $150 dollar 5 cup model one is perfect.  Every respectable Vietnamese knows Tiger makes the best rice and its not even close compared to other brands. 

[cyclone27 710]

Ask your gf.

[Stein 260]

1 minute ago, cyclone27 said:

Ask your gf.

I did, she couldn't come up with a good suggestion like she could for her father.  That's why I asked here.

[Klipsch17310 17]

Couple tubes Bengay,Salonpas pad ..And 1 or 2 bottles of glucosamine & joint supplements ..They will love them ..

[frontgear 194]

I hope she wasn't expecting a LV purse or handbag.

[frontgear 194]

10 hours ago, Hoa Nguyen said:

I would get her something that is not readily available in Vietnam and is usable everyday.  A Tiger brand rice cooker would be an excellent choice.  The $150 dollar 5 cup model one is perfect.  Every respectable Vietnamese knows Tiger makes the best rice and its not even close compared to other brands. 

It will probably end up in pieces when it gets to Tan Son Nhat, unless he hand carries it

[JasonGG 267]

I  bring the largest Rocher chocolate assortment I can find. I also bring vitamins for her mother and cigars or Chivas Regal for her father. - Jason

[Stein 260]

21 hours ago, Klipsch17310 said:

Couple tubes Bengay,Salonpas pad ..And 1 or 2 bottles of glucosamine & joint supplements ..They will love them ..

At first when I saw this when researching online I thought it was strange but I have seen similar references to this and also JasonGG's reference to vitamins.  My GF had alluded to things "for her health" but wasn't clear on what to get.  I'll probably go this route.  Thanks all for the suggestions.

[cyclone27 710]

Vitamin E too 

toothpaste

soap (Irish spring)

shampoo

[Stein 260]

Ended up with quality US made multi-vitamins, Bengay, Solanpas and Glucosamine and Chondroitin.  Candy for the kiddies and a nice pair of Ray-Ban polarized Aviator sunglasses.  Thanks for all of the tips!

[rbzdjyummy 32]

a cool tshirt

[Ck207 35]

I know that my mom would like a good pair of comfortable shoes. Especially she is 66, probably goes to the market every day 

[Navy02 0]

You should discuss definitely it with your girlfriend. It’s very important to choose the right and not offensive gift for her mother to make a good impression upon her. Actually, it’s really tough to find a gift for a 66 year old woman. Clothes or make up products are definitely not a right choice. A set of qualitative knives or wristwatch are great options, but check more about the cultural background of Vietnam. For example, in my country there is kind of unwritten rule that knives and watches bring bad luck or situations. Though, I’m not sure if Vietnam citizen have the same way of thinking. I’d give her a basket with fruits and chocolates like on https://www.jetgiftbaskets.com/ . You can buy the basket and chocolates from USA, then fruits from Vietnam. I believe the it will impress her deeply, plus a dose of vitamins are never a bad idea.

Edited April 2, 2020 by Navy02