In Reply to: gifts for people in bali posted by any bali advice on Tuesday, 20. April 2010 at 10:02 Bali Time:
I take 2 or 3 boxes of chocolates for staff at my hotel to share. I often leave a bit of money on pillow for cleaners. i always tip our regular driver. I buy ice-creams for workers in Jalan Padma Utara and am now up to 60 at a time. I can't help it as I know them all and don't want to leave anyone out. I am always getting asked to buy them but do it once or twice in my 6 week visit. As long as they are chocolate coated they are happy and really it doesn't cost that much. I clean my wardrobe out and take anything in good condition to a girls I know. It is really up to you though, and once you establish relationships with the Balinese you will know what you want to do.