tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8573620.post2135870582547719978..comments2023-09-21T18:48:51.070+08:00Comments on SimplyJesMe: The relevance of CNYCofteahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05192987265033253288noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8573620.post-28609557020600834142016-03-04T17:34:06.802+08:002016-03-04T17:34:06.802+08:00Hi FD,
Haha I would fully support having CNY ever...Hi FD,<br /><br />Haha I would fully support having CNY every month so I could have more fun! However, that might be too taxing especially for those who reside abroad and could only go back home annually.<br /><br />That's why for the closer relatives, perhaps you will give out higher amount for angbao compared to the not so close relatives. We also tag an amount of money to it!Jeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12519573577327538496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8573620.post-67256840165051001212016-03-04T17:29:42.457+08:002016-03-04T17:29:42.457+08:00Hi Rolf,
You are right! I do feel good when peopl...Hi Rolf,<br /><br />You are right! I do feel good when people give me more angbao money but I don't remember who give how much because there is just too many, haha! <br /><br />I think most people will tend to remember who is the more stingy one, it sticks out more. So the givers would be more cautious in not losing face!Jeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12519573577327538496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8573620.post-52414779623160449582016-03-04T05:01:24.733+08:002016-03-04T05:01:24.733+08:00Actually, think about it, it could encourage mater...Actually, think about it, it could encourage materialistic behaviours, because we only do those things we should do on a more regular basis when there is money. We can always talk to the kids, involve them, guide them. Ok, i know it may seem cute for little ones to do the greeting but how many relatives only will appear once a year in your life? Worth the "fake relationship"? Those closer ones of course are great to have more bonding. haha. <br /><br />But to save the money to avoid CNY celebration is extreme. Although it may not be the best tradition, but it can be fun and heartwarming to meet up with extended family and friends. I actually think there should be CNY every month, but minus off the angbao. Maybe $2 each month for each one still ok if it is so regular. Like pocket money. There is no perfect tradition, if there is, there will not be strawberry generation, durian generation, and what else.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8573620.post-92177000024747712682016-03-01T22:56:27.109+08:002016-03-01T22:56:27.109+08:00Hi Jes,
Words are still words! Eventually in to...Hi Jes, <br /><br />Words are still words! Eventually in today's society money do facilitate the bridging of relationships. <br /><br />I love to give Ang pow out to some of my closer elderly as that is a way of showing respect to them. <br /><br />No matter how we deny money is not impt, when u receive an Ang pow of bigger sum with respect to the giver's financial ability, u still feel touch n good right? Rolf Sueyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10723925075715114650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8573620.post-45810342132640655502016-03-01T22:04:14.484+08:002016-03-01T22:04:14.484+08:00Hi FD,
Maybe it's just me but giving angbao i...Hi FD,<br /><br />Maybe it's just me but giving angbao is fun. The little kids will have creative ways to do those CNY greetings while the adults can personally give well wishes to each individual. Saving this small amount of angbao money is not going to make us rich la, haha.<br /><br />Yeah, priority should always be on relationships and not money. Seems like people are conveniently forgetting this. Thanks for dropping by!Jeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12519573577327538496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8573620.post-7322590828009915632016-03-01T21:10:29.445+08:002016-03-01T21:10:29.445+08:00Hi Jes
Gathering is great. I actually thought you...Hi Jes<br /><br />Gathering is great. I actually thought you going to discuss about why CNY is just a tradition and it don't carry any value in giving angbao. People are getting practical and colder.<br /><br />The value should be the relationship, not the angbao to begin with. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com