There is a special way to give red envelopes during the Chinese New Year, and giving red envelopes to children is equivalent to giving them in vain if they are not given by their parents
After joining the work, when you go home for the New Year, there is one thing that is indispensable, that is, to give red envelopes to your children. But when giving red envelopes to children, you must pay attention, because if you don't give them well, you may offend people.
Yaoyao's mother went back to her mother-in-law's house for the New Year last year, and she was angry because of the red envelopes.
On the first day of the Lunar New Year, Yaoyao's mother gave a large amount of red envelopes to the children of several relatives, and the children were very happy, and Yaoyao's mother also felt in a good mood.
But a few days before leaving, she found that the child's aunt was always a little sneering at herself, throwing her face to herself, she was still confused at the time, although she felt a little uncomfortable, but she didn't care when she thought that she was about to leave.
It wasn't until she came back that her mother-in-law called her that Yaoyao's mother knew what was going on.
It turned out that after Yaoyao's mother gave red envelopes to several children, several of the older babies were selfish, and did not report the red envelopes to their parents at all, but kept them privately. When the parents asked, the child shook his head and said that he had not received the red envelope.
As a result, the child's aunt thought that Yaoyao's mother didn't know how to be polite, so she wrapped a red envelope of 600 yuan for Yaoyao, bought a lot of beautiful clothes for Yaoyao, and took Yaoyao out of the hotel to play.
Yaoyao's mother felt that she was very wronged, so she asked her husband to come forward to explain the ins and outs of the matter, and repeatedly told her aunt not to scold the child.
When talking about this, Yaoyao's mother jokingly said, "Everyone must 'eat my trench and grow wise', and give red envelopes to children must have more eyes!"
In fact, New Year's money is really not given casually, there are many taboos in it, you must know.
1. Pay attention to the amount
The amount of New Year's money really can't be sent randomly, and if it's not right, it may cause a big misunderstanding!
Sister Zhao's relatives gave the child a New Year's red envelope during the New Year, and after the relatives left, Sister Zhao was angry when she opened it, and the amount turned out to be 300 yuan. The custom of Sister Zhao's hometown is: send even numbers for happy events and odd numbers for funerals.
Because Sister Zhao had some small friction with this relative many years ago, Sister Zhao insisted that her relatives were here to find fault, and she was so angry that she didn't have a good New Year.
The Yaoyao sisters received an "unlucky" red envelope last year, and their friends actually wrapped 250 yuan in each red envelope, Yaoyao's mother said angrily, "He can give less and give 250, is this scolding the children?"
See, many people are taboo about numbers in many places, and if you pack the wrong red envelope, it is likely to cause misunderstanding.
Therefore, to make a red envelope, you must first understand the local customs. Secondly, try to choose even numbers, especially some auspicious numbers, such as 6, 8, and 9 are the numbers that most people like.
Don't make a fuss!
2. Don't use old red envelopes
My colleague Xiao Li was scolded by his wife for giving out red envelopes last year.
He told his wife that he didn't need to buy a red envelope, that he was ready, but when he gave out the red envelope, his wife was very embarrassed and couldn't wait to find a crack in the ground to get into.
Xiao Li gave the child a red envelope for the New Year, and used the red envelopes left over from the marriage and birthday celebrations of "Newlywed Daji", "Shoubi Nanshan" and "Early Birth of a Precious Son", and what is even more amazing is that because the red envelopes are not enough, Xiao Li actually used the old red envelope that his son received last year, and the top was worn.
The wife complained about Xiao Li, and Xiao Li actually said, "As long as it's a red envelope, don't waste it." ”
However, you know what, you may offend the other person if you don't waste it? Especially the old red envelope!"What do you mean? Perfunctory to me?" "In the New Year, everyone wants to receive a brand new red envelope, and such an old red envelope will make the other party think that you are a temporary preparation, and you have no intention of giving New Year's money, and you will definitely be unhappy.
The current red envelopes are not expensive, you can buy a bunch of them for a dozen yuan, don't be unparticular.
3. Send it in front of the child's parents
Giving a red envelope to a child, if you don't give it to your parents, it is equivalent to giving it in vain.
is like Yaoyao's mother, it was originally a good thing, but it turned out to be a misunderstanding, and it was a lot of trouble.
Today's children are more attentive than the other, they are not willing to hand over the red envelope, but do not report the account and secretly stay to spend it themselves, but I don't know how many conflicts have been created between adults.
Therefore, the red envelope is either not sent, but if it is sent, it must be sent in front of the other party's parents.
4. Write a blessing
Xiao Wang's New Year's red envelope last year was very depressed. The relatives and children received too many red envelopes, and they couldn't tell who gave them, but the relatives thought that Xiao Wang didn't give them, and they had a big opinion on Xiao Wang.
To send a red envelope to a relative's child, it is better to write a blessing on the cover of the red envelope and add the payment.
This not only shows that you have a heart, but also lets the other party's parents know that you sent it, so as to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings.
5. Don't divide into three, six, nine, etc
Xiao Zhang went home for the New Year to give red envelopes to his children, but he never expected that not only did he not fall well, but he was also complained by everyone.
It turned out that Xiao Zhang gave red envelopes to his five children at a family gathering, because he was usually close to his cousin, so he sealed 400 yuan for his cousin's children, and the other children each sealed 200 yuan.
Unexpectedly, the children opened the red envelope on the spot, and when they saw the red envelope of 400 yuan, the other children quit. Some cried, some asked their parents to "complain", and some shouted directly, "Why did you give her 400 yuan, you are eccentric." ”
Everyone present was embarrassed, and the relatives who got the 200 yuan red envelope obviously showed their dissatisfaction with Xiao Zhang.
Give red envelopes to children, don't divide them into three, six, nine, etc., especially if they are sent together. Many children will open red envelopes on the spot, and it will be too embarrassing if you find out that you are eccentric!
6. Use new money
My friend's baby received a bunch of red envelopes during the Chinese New Year last year, and when my friend opened the red envelopes, he found that there were two red envelopes with old money, which were crumpled and awkward, and how awkward it was to put them together with a bunch of new money.
New year, new atmosphere, the New Year's money in the red envelope should also be used new, you send out a new one, and the other party receives a new one, which is a good implication for both parties.
Many banks will provide new money exchange services at the end of the year, so it is recommended to go to the bank as early as possible to prepare, and don't be lazy!
Once you touch it, what you gain is not only embarrassment, but also complaining and offending people.
It's almost the New Year, these taboos should be remembered, don't commit them!