Is it bad to ask people for gifts?

It’s totally fine to prefer cash over gifts. You should never ask for specific gifts, monetary or otherwise. Instead, let them know (if they ask) that you would prefer cash gifts. Let your parents, siblings, wedding party, and close friends know too — and if guests ask them, have them relay your preference.

Is it rude to ask people what they want for Christmas?

It’s pretty much always rude to ask for a gift of any kind. If someone asks if you’d prefer money or a gift, it would be OK to say you’d prefer cash. It is always rude to ask for a gift for any type for any occasion.

What’s a toonie party?

What’s A Toonie Party? Instead of a present, each guest is asked to bring a toonie (a $2 coin in Canada!). Some guests will put in a couple toonies, or one toonie for each year of the kid’s life, but one toonie is enough. Half of the money is kept by the birthday girl to buy one special present.

Should you ask people to give you specific gifts on your birthday?

If both sides are concerned about birthday gifts, there should be an easy solution to the problem. Guess what, there is! By asking people to get you particular gifts, you might actually help them decide and save them quite some time and effort.

Should you ask guests for gifts on an invitation?

Asking your guests for gifts on an invitation is a situation that needs to be treated carefully. Although, most of the time it is not necessary to ask people to bring a gift to a specific kind of celebration. For example, a birthday, a wedding and a baby shower. It is kind of an unspoken rule going back centuries.

How to spend your birthday in the right way?

Gather your friends and family members and join volunteers in helping people who need it the most. This way, you’ll spend your special day doing something useful and being with your loved ones at the same time. Maybe you want monetary gifts for your birthday. Did you consider that already?

How to choose a gift for your child’s birthday party?

You can ask for different gifts or only one expensive thing from all of your guests if they count only the closest friends and family. You can also make a hint on what your child needs and then leave your guest to pick a particular thing.