When you give a money holding gift (wallet, change purse, etc.). Is it customary to provide some money in it when giving the gift? Is this normal?
2006-06-23 07:25:52 · 18 answers · asked by generic248 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
It is proper etiquette to place a $1.00 bill in a wallet or purse. It used to be a gesture of good luck. Additionally, never give a piggy bank as a gift without a few coins inside.
In a similar way, it is proper to never return a borrowed plate empty. There are hundreds of these traditions that are no longer being practiced, simply because today, very few people care about good manners.
2006-06-23 07:34:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
When I was a kid, my mom told me if you gave a change purse, you had to put a penny in it, it was for good luck and to symbolize "may your change purse always be full". and when you gave a wallet, you should put a dollar in it.
I dont know if it's something everyone does, but that is what I was taught, so I do it. I guess it's the same thing I was taught that you never arrive at someone's home empty handed. I think it's all in how you're brought up.
2006-06-23 07:35:43 · answer #2 · answered by Angel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most times I have given or received a wallet, there has been a penny or a nickel in it. Thus you preserve any "good luck" from giving the wallet with money in it, and also you don't set yourself back too much in $$$ at the same time.
2006-06-23 07:30:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A gift is a voice from the heart. Whatever you give should reflect how you feel towards the person. There's no customary on giving a gift,those are just human's old time stories to make them feel better.
2006-06-23 07:31:16 · answer #4 · answered by Bee 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, it is customary and "normal" to include a monetary gift inside. It is considered good luck. Even just a dollar bill is fine, you just have to remember to include it!
2006-06-23 08:51:14 · answer #5 · answered by Goose&Tonic 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When you give someone grocery bags should you fill them with food? The wallet is a nice enough gift. They should put whatever they already have in it.
2006-06-23 07:28:44 · answer #6 · answered by hotsauceg 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes it is customary. It's a sign of may your wallett never be empty. As well the rest of what macvenom said.
2006-06-23 07:36:13 · answer #7 · answered by Bill S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not really...people usually give people expensive wallets so adding money would be a bit much.
2006-06-23 07:28:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If it is a nice wallet I think that would be fine. It also depends on who you are giving it to and the occasion.
2006-06-23 07:29:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
no rules these days , but if u think you should then do it : you might also try to be proportionate a $10 wallet and a $10 bill would be silly
2006-06-23 07:29:57 · answer #10 · answered by fact checker 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋