When to Give Money as a Present
The subject of giving money as gift is often a heated one. Some people feel that cash is the way to go, while others see cash as impersonal. It really boils down to personal preference. There are a number ofoccasionswhere cash is an absolutely acceptable gift, read on to learn what they are.
- Graduation.
The thrill of graduation is immeasurable. It is the reward for months/years of hard work and dedication to schooling/training. Everyone loves graduation parties and taking a ton of fabulous pictures, but when the party is over, there is the matter of not knowing what kind of graduation gift to give them. Cash is perfect because they can use it to purchase clothes, concert tickets or a plane ticket to go on a well deserved vacation!
- For the person who is tough to buy for.
There is nothing more frustrating than trying to find the right gift for the person who seems to already have everything imaginable! Cash is the perfect solution in this scenario; it is hassle-free and guaranteed to be a winner. They can shop for themselves, since they know what they want or need and you feel good about giving them something. Of course, you will want to dress up the money by placing it inside the appropriate card (birthday, Christmas, etc.). You can even go as far as putting the money in a small box and wrapping it!
- Promotion.
Having a job is worth celebrating these days, so when someone gets a well deserved promotion, give them the gift of spoiling themselves just a little bit. They earned the promotion and should be able to treat themselves to something special. A job promotion is definitely worthy of a gift, but what would you buy someone for that? This is why money is a fitting gift, they can use it to buy something they want and will enjoy.
- New job.
When a friend or family member lands a new job, it is definitely cause for a celebration! You can take them out for dinner/lunch and slip them a little cash in the bread basket. How about hiding some money in their napkin (before they first open it)? When a person gets a new job, they generally need to invest in a new outfit or at least a pair of work-worthy shoes, so help them out with a small contribution to the fund!
- First place.
Money happens to be the one thing a person needs the most when they move into their very own place. You can dress up the cash by placing it in a card. There are so many things a person needs to get when they get their first place; kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and decor items are all at the top of the list. Instead of trying to guess what they might like or need, give them the best house warming gift: cold hard cash! Let them enjoy a spending spree.
No matter where you stand on the money-gift issue, there are certain occasions when cash really is the best option. Most people enjoy unwrapping a gift, imagine their delight when they unwrap some awesome and useful greenbacks! The truth is receiving a blender might be nice, but receiving money ensures that they buy something they actually want!
