In thery they are 'voluntary' you do not have to give. They are generaly for someone getting married or having a baby, not always in that order, but I have never seen a collection for a divorce which would be more practical
2006-08-04 22:15:50 · 14 answers · asked by bwadsp 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I always have the sneaking suspicion that the person who takes round the envelope only does it to avoid doing any actual work and hide the fact that they didn't put any money in themselves...
2006-08-04 22:25:11 · answer #1 · answered by pea 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well I suppose it would be practical but I've never heard of it being done either.I always give an amount on how well I know the person that is leaving or having a baby etc,but sometimes it can get to be a bit much especially if they come back after a few weeks,having found they are not happy in their new job.
2006-08-05 05:23:53 · answer #2 · answered by Julie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As for the divorce, We are nations of positive and secretive hence we only announces what is good and not what is bad. Divorce is seen as a failure in many part of the world. I hope we never collect for divorce. Let us hope that the institute of marriage continue. Just make sure you are not the last man standing. I advice you to resign now and get your own collection.
2006-08-07 11:44:35 · answer #3 · answered by AfricanNeeds 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Must admit it mostly depends on how flush I'm feeling but depends on the situation or reason, not sure about the whole divorce thing - I take it you would give them cash rather than a present but some may find that a little offensive don't you think?
2006-08-05 05:30:13 · answer #4 · answered by munkydogg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about a collection to support someone while they look for a new job? I would donate to that. (Real collections depend entirley on the situation, like you said, they ARE voluntary)
2006-08-05 10:15:44 · answer #5 · answered by emmadropit 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i sign the card and depending how I like them depends how much I put in sometimes it is pennies other times it is more. I refuse collections when some body is leaving after less than a year.
2006-08-05 05:21:28 · answer #6 · answered by honeypot 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, money collectedfor a divorce is a great idea. It would go towards a blood-sucking solicitors bill!
2006-08-05 05:21:08 · answer #7 · answered by jack 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, your're right, it would make sense but it might kind of rub someone's nose in it I suppose tho at least they'd be able to buy a pint with it.
2006-08-05 12:49:40 · answer #8 · answered by lennylil 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a problem. I'm afraid I just contribute, a smaller sum for the lesser things you've described, more for leaving or marriage.
2006-08-05 05:20:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
So why don't you start one the next time someone is going to be divorced.. Good luck.
2006-08-05 05:21:21 · answer #10 · answered by Bob The Builder 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋