On this episode of Everyday Ambassador, host Annelise Riles is joined by former National Security Council staff Ryan Hass to hear how gift-giving is integral to the U.S.-China relationship.

Former White House Chief Protocol officer Peter Selfridge also shares how being intentional and taking the recipient into account can improve relationships.

Finally, listeners and students from Northwestern University share their personal stories on how gifts have impacted their lives as well.

Next week’s Everyday Ambassador Challenge:

Tell us a time when bringing different perspectives together helped solve a problem. What was the benefit of gathering differing points of view?

Share your story by leaving us an audio message via Speakpipe. Listeners can also reach out to Annelise at anneliseriles@everydayambassador.net. And be sure to check out www.everydayambassador.net for more information about this series and forthcoming book.