Do You Prefer Money Or Gifts For Birthdays?

@gudheart (12659)

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21 Jan 16

Aww that is a so nice that she kept it for so long :D

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topffer

@topffer (42156)

• France

21 Jan 16

@gudheart I would never have expected such a success for a small gift

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rudy yoga lesmana

@lesmanayoga (10)

• Yogyakarta, Indonesia

22 Jan 16

i usually prefer gift, it make my gft is good impression for your friends

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (339930)

• Rockingham, Australia

21 Jan 16

I read below your niece is two so she won't be too fussed about how big or little a present is. Maybe you could buy a small gift and put the leftover money in an account for her.

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@gudheart (12659)

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23 Jan 16

She really enjoys opening presents so I decided to get her gifts instead!

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Lee Ka

@kaka135 (14931)

• Malaysia

21 Jan 16

Though I think money is more practical, and we can spend what we want to, I still prefer receiving a gift. How about buying them books? I always like to buy books to others nowadays.

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patgalca

@patgalca (18366)

• Orangeville, Ontario

22 Jan 16

I agree with this too. It is a gift that teaches and supports literacy.

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Lee Ka

@kaka135 (14931)

• Malaysia

22 Jan 16

@patgalca Besides that, another reason I like about books is that we can always share with others and also pass down to our next generations.

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@gudheart (12659)

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23 Jan 16

I much prefer getting money too. I got her a little book and some other gifts too.

mammots

@mammots (3209)

• Philippines

21 Jan 16

Kids love to receive toys for their birthdays. I tried once letting my grand nephew choose a gift for himself on ebay. We both had a great time. Cash gifts are also nice but i think it would be good if you be the one to open an account for them and give the bank book on their 18th birthday or wedding day.

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@gudheart (12659)

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23 Jan 16

That is the best part of their bdays I think!

Anna

@LadyDuck (471497)

• Switzerland

21 Jan 16

For the moment I would only buy gifts, this is more personal and show them how much you love them.

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@gudheart (12659)

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23 Jan 16

True, it can be more personal :D

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katrine

@carexing25 (1822)

• Philippines

22 Jan 16

i only give money when i out of time

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dpk262006

@dpk262006 (58676)

• Delhi, India

22 Jan 16

When you are out of time?

dpk262006

@dpk262006 (58676)

• Delhi, India

22 Jan 16

@carexing25 - Does not matter if you have a habit of typing in your sleep

...........when it happens that you run short of time and you just cannot go to market to buy a gift?

katrine

@carexing25 (1822)

• Philippines

22 Jan 16

@dpk262006 sorry, I'm very sleepy while typing this comment.. haha!

what i mean is when i don't have time to buy a token as a gift..

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scheng1

@scheng1 (24649)

• Singapore

21 Jan 16

In this case, buy a coin bank, and put in a few coins inside. That will achieve both purposes. When there are some coins in the coin bank, they will shake it often to listen to the sound of coins hitting the side of coin bank.

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@gudheart (12659)

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23 Jan 16

I did not think of that, sounds like a good idea:D

@gudheart (12659)

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23 Jan 16

@Elizaby My nephew is really into collecting shiny coins at the moment so I should have got him that.

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Mary Guice

@Elizaby (6902)

• Pensacola, Florida

21 Jan 16

this is a very good idea as there are many kinds of inexpensive banks so you could get the bank and put a few coins in and then if your budget allows put a few dollars into their saving account.

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Karen Waterson

@rosekiss (30414)

• Eugene, Oregon

21 Jan 16

I would prefer money, as then I can buy what I want that way.With this economy, money is much more needed anyway. Since I am senior citizen, what I get from my family are cards they make themselves. That means more to me than anything, as to me they are priceless.

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Karen Waterson

@rosekiss (30414)

• Eugene, Oregon

24 Jan 16

@gudheart I would rather have the money, so I can buy what I want, or keep the money for something that I really need.

@gudheart (12659)

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23 Jan 16

I am the same. I would appreciate money much more now that I know the value of it,

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AbbyGreenhill

@AbbyGreenhill (45494)

• United States

21 Jan 16

I don't get gifts at my age! I am not good at giving advice on this, sorry.

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AbbyGreenhill

@AbbyGreenhill (45494)

• United States

23 Jan 16

@gudheart No, I can buy what I want, any day all year.

@gudheart (12659)

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23 Jan 16

Oh that is a shame! I bet you miss getting gifts?

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amnabas

@amnabas (14110)

• Karachi, Pakistan

21 Jan 16

In my opinion gift is more worthy and appealing too.

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@gudheart (12659)

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23 Jan 16

I think you are right. For me personally though I would prefer to be given money as then I can spend it on what I want.

peggy baker

@softbabe44 (5816)

• Vancouver, Washington

22 Jan 16

I don't know if its the thing to do is I would keep the same thing every year I put 10 dollars in a card and call it good.

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@gudheart (12659)

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23 Jan 16

My parents give them money each year too. My niece calls it paper!!

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peggy baker

@softbabe44 (5816)

• Vancouver, Washington

24 Jan 16

@gudheart That's a very positive note

Inlemay

@Inlemay (17713)

• South Africa

21 Jan 16

I love friends - that is always my birthday wish - but I dont like useless gifts - so a voucher is always a good thing to get me or something for my garden - I dont like getting personal stuff from others

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@gudheart (12659)

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23 Jan 16

I also like vouchers :D

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Gary Marsh

@garymarsh6 (23404)

• United Kingdom

22 Jan 16

I think as they are very young they will derive more pleasure from a toy. Once they are older and you are in more of a position to give money do that. Don't beat yourself up trying to do too much which is only going to leave you with difficulties. Only give what you can afford.

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@gudheart (12659)

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23 Jan 16

Wise words. I always go over the top for their birthdays and end up spending too much. They only find entertainment with their new toys for a few hours too!

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Gary Marsh

@garymarsh6 (23404)

• United Kingdom

23 Jan 16

@gudheart very young kids prefer playing with the wrapping paper than the toy it is covering! LOL That's a bit shattering isn't it.

Mandy

@x0MandyLynn0x (1056)

• Canada

22 Jan 16

I actually prefer money because half the time I don't know what I want as a gift. So when people ask me what I would like, I never know what to say..so I just will say a card with money or a gift card. So that way whenever I figure out what I'd like, I can just use either of those two things!

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@gudheart (12659)

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23 Jan 16

I am the same, I find it hard explaining to others what I want.

Marie

@hellopeeps (403)

• United States

23 Jan 16

yes that it for sure

youless

@youless (112481)

• Guangzhou, China

22 Jan 16

Since your niece is just two years old, I think a nice toy will be the best gift for her birthday. She doesn't know much about the money yet.

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@gudheart (12659)

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23 Jan 16

I was thinking that too :D

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celticeagle

@celticeagle (166911)

• Boise, Idaho

21 Jan 16

If I don't know the person I give them money. If I know them and know what they might like I will buy a gift. I prefer money also.

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celticeagle

@celticeagle (166911)

• Boise, Idaho

25 Jan 16

@gudheart .....A lot of people do.

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@gudheart (12659)

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23 Jan 16

I find it easier giving money!!

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wiLLmaH

@wiLLmaH (8802)

• Singapore, Singapore

22 Jan 16

On my niece and nephews bday, I do not give toys. I rather give clothes or money. Then the money was kept by their mom and deposits to o their respective bank accounts.

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