Now that's vulgar.If you'd know how many gifts that we had received came into the trash bin after a short time you'd agree with us that cash is the only reasonable gift. I don't find it vulgar at all. Even decades ago most of our relatives demanded cash for their wedding.
I was brought up to act delighted by any gift and I do, cash included, but when I was young, married, and very poor I was sad to get cash gifts because they all went straight into my husband's pocket, never to be seen again. I needed so many things, that a thoughtful gift of something like a box of clothespins would have thrilled me much more than money.(No more having to wash things twice if it was windy.)As someone else alluded to, I've never known a gift of cash to be spurned......
If I know the the party uses Amazon, I give them an Amazon Gift Card. Every penny is used by the recipient.I could buy whatever I want.
A bit off-topic but there used to be a couple of Tim Horton's in Rhode Island, near our daughter's home. Always enjoyed stopping there because they were unique to us. Sadly, they succumbed to the Dunkin' Donut onslaught, along with many other donut shops.I donāt generally give cash but I have given out gift cards. These cards are usually for Tim Hortons coffee. Then I usually buy a small box of chocolates and add the card to the birthday, Christmas, thank you, miss you card. It usually goes over very well. There are Tim Hortons everywhere in Canada.
Giving cash isnāt vulgar. Itās just somewhat impersonal.
Theyāre branching out. Now they are going to be serving pizza too.A bit off-topic but there used to be a couple of Tim Horton's in Rhode Island, near our daughter's home. Always enjoyed stopping there because they were unique to us. Sadly, they succumbed to the Dunkin' Donut onslaught, along with many other donut shops.
I don't think that's going to fly, do you? Their pizzas are small, and expensive .. I'm sure not going to try one.Theyāre branching out. Now they are going to be serving pizza too.
I think they should stick with coffee and donuts. Branching out to try and be good at everything takes away from the main plan.I don't think that's going to fly, do you? Their pizzas are small, and expensive .. I'm sure not going to try one.
Back on topic - if giving money gifts is vulgar, please go ahead and be vulgar with me![]()
You did the right thing, if you can believe my grandma. She was superstitious and ALWAYS give money along with any cutlery. Apparently, you must also give money (at least a coin) along with the cutlery or the recipient will cut themselves OR the friendship will be severed.My sentiment entirely, and it's what I told an impertinent relative who had chastised me about giving cash.
Thank you to everyone who has posted, the general consensus is cash is king. The one time that we have given a gift was for a wedding present, but then the bride & groom had a wish list. Lots of sensible things, I remember we bought them a canteen of cutlery. However, as the groom was my favourite Godson I put a couple of bank notes in the envelope of their wedding card. On the night of their wedding a text came through, it read; "We loved the cutlery and that money we found in our card has just paid for the champagne that we are enjoying." He ended with a thanks and love from both of them.