If given the chance what would you choose to receive? money or random gift?

I'd like to get the shoes directly. You know,it's for birthday gift and it's not only a pair of shoes but the love from parents. On average days, parents can also give us some money to buy anything we want, but for birthday gift, something that is given by parents is better. Happy mylot!happy birthday!

Right now, I could really use some cash so I can save up easier for a car or DSLR. Lol. But most of the time, I really prefer getting a random gift. It's more exciting and fun. I like the feeling when you're expecting a gift and you have no idea what it is. The anticipation you feel is something priceless. Lol. Plus, when you get the present wrapped, you really get excited to unwrap it because you don't know what it is. However, getting a random gift sometimes could be a waste, especially if the gift giver doesn't know that much about you. So yea, getting a random gift is way more fun and exciting, but I guess getting some cash has its advantages, too. Because by getting cash, you're sure to get exactly what you want - minus the anticipation, though.

Depends on the gift.

Unless there is something that I really, really want as a gift, I would rather have the money. I can always use the money for something. While it is nice to get a gift every now and again, there can be a lot of gifts that I might not be too that fond of. Yeah I know the thought counts and I appreciate it, but I would rather have the money than something that might not be too my tastes. So yeah, money is of great use. Even if I do not need it right at the moment, I can always save it for down the road. Besides, if I am ever short on something that I need to pay, I will be glad for that money, whether it is five dollars or ten dollars or whatever. It will be much appreciated. So in the end, I would rather have a bit of money instead of a random gift.

Hi,setsuna.As to me,I prefer the money.If I got the money I can buy anything I want,however,if they buy a random gift,I think I will certainly dislike it.So you see, the money is much more useful.

I chose a gift, because they usually choose gift take time and energy. Receive gift make you feel more special than receiving money. If my relative gift money I tend forget about it but not gift I will remember, this stuff from this person and that give from that person. something like that...........

How is your father now setsuna? Is he alright? Your mother also has a health problem if I remember right. As for me, whenever my parents wanted tohing, they used to buy me thta when my father was fine.After he became sick, he could not go out and do anything.My mother used to give me the budget and I would buy whtaever I felt like.They have given me such a lot that I would be always be grateful to them .

I would rather receive a gift from my parents because I never received any from them, its always cash.

Wow, a new toy? I wonder how old are you now and you still want a toy... heheh probably for the big boys. But anyway about the topic, well I can say that If I am given a privilege to decide what gift should I like, then money is the answer because I can buy what I want to buy unlike a gift, sometimes I do have and if it is just there, you can't say no to them because it was a gift. Mostly I would appreciate more if it was money because for being practical. Most gifts I got during birthdays are redundant and I seldom don't need it much but what to do, I need to keep it, else it would not be great to see someone giving you a gift that you don't like and you frown to them, really difficult right?

Hi setsuna, I think money is a better offer most of the time. This is because with parents we have generation gap. I dont like my papa's selection. My selection of clothes and things are considered as good amongst our friend circle. So I guess, I am a victim of tastes. My father on the other hand is like a person who doesnt understand such things. :) As to friends too, I would prefer cash. One of my friends might buy me a gift that another person may also have bought. That can be appreciated if it is gold or silver jewelry, but not if it is same dress! Isn't it? I think friends should get together and give such gifts. That way duplicate gifts can be avoided, and better gifts can be given. Likewise, family members can also get together and give to the person some costlier gift that the person needs or desires. The only time that I would give gifts other than cash to outsiders would be when I knew that the person really wants something like that, and I could afford it. If I gave cash the person would feel obliged. So instead, I would give the object, so the person would be left guessing how much it cost me, and never really know.

I prefer a random gift because i appreciated the gift from the one I love than having money from them. I am a very sensitive and emotional person so i love gifts and i always want it during special occasions because the thoughts of them makes my heart bigger because i know what I am very important with them. But being practical, some chooses money over gifts because in money, they would go anywhere they want and they can buy anything they want.

Well it is the person who gives the gift should decide, but as you say, given a chance, i would opt for cash, things get multiplied, last time i got 10 watches and 7 electric irons.. rather i would purchase things i need and like.. Thanks for this post. God bless you. Cheers Happy posting. Prof

well i guess i will go for the money, well gift is also ok but for me money will be better because i can buy the things i want and it is a gift also so a money as a random gifts hehehe hope you get my point there

I think money is always better.You can buy anything with money.On the other hand if you receive gifts there remains a chance of not liking it.This always happens with me.Whenever my mother buys a dress for me, I never like it.My choice never matches with that of my parents.So I always tell them to give me money which I can use in any way I like.

I think money is always more welcome. For one, I can always buy what exactly I want and not another run-of-the-mill deodorant or face wash or even the same orange coloured dress! Secondly, if people are gifting you money, it always has to be a little substantial sum, I mean if somebody is gifting you a bodyspray or face wash then that will be your only gift but if the same person is gifting you money, then the amount has to be more than just the cost of the bodyspray or facewash…in the long term, you gain more by being gifted money. Yes, of course there’s always the surprise element in getting a gift in kind…as also there are things which you might not even be aware of until you are gifted the same.

Hiii there I will choose cash as i love to choose my gift for myself and i know better what i need right now so my friends and parents generally give me cash or shopping coupans and i make my choice and bring gift for me. Sometime i tell them what i need and if they have time they themselves go and bring gift for me.Otherwise they give me cash.

I want money than random gift because the posibility to make the money into something is more than I receive a random gift. I can save the money for future needs or something (:

i would rather receive money since i would know what i really need to spend on....and i have the option to save it up for a rainy day if i wanted to..;)

money or gift,what to choose? it depends on how much money is it or how much is the thing that i want to buy. maybe it's much more sentimental if you choose gift.cause when it's cash,it can go away easily.but a gift is a more memorable one.gifts from parents are the ones that is really worth keeping.specially when it's just one in a blue moon that you've been given a chance to receive from them. i really love gifts,i want to give more than to receive though it's much better if i've received something also!

I would choose gift.I think gift is better than money as gift reminds you of that person.Gift has got great importance.