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Calderyon 22-12-2017 05:18 PM

Is it okay giving money as a gift on Christmas?
 
Do you think itīs rude, tacky etc. ?

RileyH 22-12-2017 05:19 PM

It's what I ask for every year so yeah

Morgan. 22-12-2017 05:31 PM

Of course it's okay. I ask for money from my dad (there's a whole rant in the chat threads) butt he said it's a wasted gift so doesn't ever agree to giving it.

Crimson Dynamo 22-12-2017 05:36 PM

I think its a cop out and not what a present is or is for. just dont bother iof you cant think or be arsed to think what to get. why bother

RileyH 22-12-2017 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Isaiah 7:14 (Post 9747645)
I think its a cop out and not what a present is or is for. just dont bother iof you cant think or be arsed to think what to get. why bother

but if you can't think of anything to buy them just give them money so they can buy things for themselves :shrug:

Crimson Dynamo 22-12-2017 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sleigh Dockley (Post 9747652)
but if you can't think of anything to buy them just give them money so they can buy things for themselves :shrug:

and completely negate the whole premis of a present

its a ciop- out, just dont give anything - its not a law

The whole idea IS to think of something

armand.kay 22-12-2017 05:48 PM

Its just so impersonal to me it says 'I didn't think about you, here's some money get yourself something nice". Whereas a nice though out gift even if it doesn't cost much goes a long way.

bots 22-12-2017 05:51 PM

it's perfectly valid. As to whether its appropriate, everyone is different. Some people prefer a surprise, others would prefer to choose their own gift, and money is ideal for them

armand.kay 22-12-2017 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sleigh Dockley (Post 9747652)
but if you can't think of anything to buy them just give them money so they can buy things for themselves :shrug:

If you don't know someone well enough to be able to, either have a good think or ask around and find out what would make a good present, why are you getting them a gift at all?

Cherie 22-12-2017 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bitontheslide (Post 9747664)
it's perfectly valid. As to whether its appropriate, everyone is different. Some people prefer a surprise, others would prefer to choose their own gift, and money is ideal for them

True so much money is wasted on stuff people don't want, so cash is fine in my book

Crimson Dynamo 22-12-2017 06:13 PM

gin and or whisky is a great gift for a man or a woman

then all you have to worry about is brats

Shaun 22-12-2017 06:17 PM

Can't go wrong with a voucher

Ant. 22-12-2017 06:20 PM

If my mum just gave me Ģ200 each Christmas instead of spending so much money on boring old LEGO I could be a billionaire in Bitcoins by now but nope all that lego is living it up in the loft!

Crimson Dynamo 22-12-2017 06:21 PM

i dont know who invented Pandora but they sure did men a favour

and its all wrapped too

genius

joeysteele 22-12-2017 06:25 PM

It's fine.

Jamie89 22-12-2017 06:27 PM

Yes. People buy too much useless tat at Christmas and there's so much waste. At least with money you know that it'll be used and will be helpful.

caprimint 22-12-2017 06:27 PM

It's totally fine, especially if the person asks for it or prefers it. Tbh buying a present you would most likely spend less money so it's not 'tacky' at all.

Crimson Dynamo 22-12-2017 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jamie89 (Post 9747696)
Yes. People buy too much useless tat at Christmas and there's so much waste. At least with money you know that it'll be used and will be helpful.

Really, i bet most people put the money in their wallet and dont but f all, just use it for food and the bus

RileyH 22-12-2017 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Isaiah 7:14 (Post 9747712)
Really, i bet most people put the money in their wallet and dont but f all, just use it for food and the bus

me

Crimson Dynamo 22-12-2017 06:47 PM

even better transfer the money into their account

then burn the xmas tree and dont bother meeting up over Christmas

:skull:

Jamie89 22-12-2017 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Isaiah 7:14 (Post 9747712)
Really, i bet most people put the money in their wallet and dont but f all, just use it for food and the bus

So they're still getting use out of it then?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Isaiah 7:14 (Post 9747719)
even better transfer the money into their account

then burn the xmas tree and dont bother meeting up over Christmas

:skull:

I like this idea, much more efficient :clap2:

Denver 22-12-2017 06:59 PM

People who ask for money tend to cry when they have no presents to open

smudgie 22-12-2017 08:03 PM

Son gets money for his main present every year, then his sister drags him off to the shops for new clothes.
Of course he gets a few little surprise pressies, I have also been emotionally blackmailed into stockings again this year.:hehe:

Wizard. 22-12-2017 08:05 PM

Well this year I didn't have loads of money so I bought my partner lots of little presents and then when I get paid next week he will have money as a main present just depends how things work out.

mizzy25 22-12-2017 08:06 PM

Of course its acceptable. All my nieces and nephews get money off me and they love it. I got Ģ10 in a card off a customer today and I was delighted


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