Lunar Year protocol

[vinegarstroke]

A question for the Chinese brothers.

An acquaintance, a Chinese lady did me a favour a while ago and I want to show my appreciation.
Would a red envelope with some cash for Chinese New Year be an appropriate way to go, culturally?

This is not punting related, the lady is a normal citizen, married and I have no interest other than
to thank her.

[wilisno]

A question for the Chinese brothers.

An acquaintance, a Chinese lady did me a favour a while ago and I want to show my appreciation.
Would a red envelope with some cash for Chinese New Year be an appropriate way to go, culturally?

This is not punting related, the lady is a normal citizen, married and I have no interest other than
to thank her.
Normally a red envelope is given by a senior or a superior, if not, better give her a present.

[AHLUNGOR]

A question for the Chinese brothers.

An acquaintance, a Chinese lady did me a favour a while ago and I want to show my appreciation.
Would a red envelope with some cash for Chinese New Year be an appropriate way to go, culturally?

This is not punting related, the lady is a normal citizen, married and I have no interest other than
to thank her.

I think it is perfectly appropriate to do the red envelope thing for Chinese New Year and as a specific thank you and you can in fact let the lady know that this is a thank you gift and since you are not sure what to get her you take the advantage of Chinese New Year and give her the red envelope .

Alternatively, you can still use the red envelope as a thank you card but instead of money put a David Jones or Myers Gift Card inside (with the amount you wish to thank her with ). Then it's best for both worlds .

[puntercouple]

Usually red envelopes are given by seniors to juniors. If you wish to thank her, better buy some presents. If you give her an inappropriate present such as a clock or something, ok sure she will forgive you, as long as your intention is good.

[A44]

I was in a Newsagents shop today, I asked the Lady if they had any Red Envelopes.
She asked if it was for Chinese New Year, when I said yes, she handed me a bunch of them free.
They were special for this occasion.

I saw one of my regular Ladies today.
I gave her a red envelope with some cash and a phone top up voucher.
She loved the gesture and was surprised that I had thought about the Chinese New Year.
She showed her appreciation in the hours that followed.

I have another Red Envelope with cash in it for another regular who I am seeing tomorrow.

Regarding Age, I am very Senior compared to these Ladies. !!!

[wilisno]

I was in a Newsagents shop today, I asked the Lady if they had any Red Envelopes.
She asked if it was for Chinese New Year, when I said yes, she handed me a bunch of them free.
They were special for this occasion.

I saw one of my regular Ladies today.
I gave her a red envelope with some cash and a phone top up voucher.
She loved the gesture and was surprised that I had thought about the Chinese New Year.
She showed her appreciation in the hours that followed.

I have another Red Envelope with cash in it for another regular who I am seeing tomorrow.

Regarding Age, I am very Senior compared to these Ladies. !!!
Well ! In punting, you're the one who pays, so you're the boss already, a red envelope is a very adequate gesture. Once we had a New Year dinner with the 5* crew, I gave every girl a red envelope ! ;) ;) ;)

[God Member]

Last CNY that colourful feathered dude that hangs out at the market city end of Dixon st let me pose him for a photo. I gave him a hung bow in appreciation, but I've realised I fucked up. He's definitely senior to me! In fact I fucked up twice. I'd put $5 in the envelope and I later learnt that it is bad luck to give odd numbers amounts of money! Even under his white make up I saw him blanche when he opened it up.:shout: I'm a cultural bull in a china shop! :shout:

I'll have to get more in touch with the Chinese way. eg. I might see how much landfill I can dump over Fort Denison before I can claim the island as my own. My own island in Sydney Harbour! :victory:

[Lenka_X5]

New Luna, goddess of the moon :love:

[Lenka_X5]

Well ! In punting, you're the one who pays, so you're the boss already, a red envelope is a very adequate gesture. Once we had a New Year dinner with the 5* crew, I gave every girl a red envelope ! ;) ;) ;)

Wilisno, do you still go 5 star?

If so, who is your favourite girl at 5 Star from 2014 - January 2017???

I am curious

[wilisno]

Wilisno, do you still go 5 star?

If so, who is your favourite girl at 5 Star from 2014 - January 2017???

I am curious
I haven't seen too many 5* girls in the last 2 years, not qualified to comment on this ! ;) ;) ;)

[ksteve_m28]

恭喜发财...红包拿来..

[nomoney3]

No one will refuse red packets with money :smile:

[mihiromihiro]

If it is a friend, just give a gift like what you would do for Christmas. Red packet is for kids, young adult that is not married and your staff at work.

[rooter]

I am just a dumb Gweilo, Laowai, Farang, Gringo, Gaijin, Tay, Bule, Haole, Whitefella, Waegukin, Pakeha ... etc...
I have no fucking clue about other cultures .. I just try to treat people with respect.
I think people understand if you are OK or not ... and if you fuck up and get it totally wrong they will forgive you.
I just follow the advice my granny gave me; treat all people with courtesy and respect

[Soccerfan]

I am just a dumb Gweilo, Laowai, Farang, Gringo, Gaijin, Tay, Bule, Haole, Whitefella, Waegukin, Pakeha ... etc...
I have no fucking clue about other cultures .. I just try to treat people with respect.
I think people understand if you are OK or not ... and if you fuck up and get it totally wrong they will forgive you.
I just follow the advice my granny gave me; treat all people with courtesy and respect

Words to live by. Rooter, you da man. I like your mindset.

[vtori1213]

i think its fine, dont worry about the senior thing , its a nice gesture they will appreciate.

[The Immortal]

Are red envelopes appropriate for birthdays?

[wilisno]

Are red envelopes appropriate for birthdays?

Yes, a red envelope is appropriate for any celebration.

[Lenka_X5]

I haven't seen too many 5* girls in the last 2 years, not qualified to comment on this ! ;) ;) ;)

Should check it out Wilisno. Really good new talent now....

[vinegarstroke]

Thanks for the replies guys, you have been very helpful. I guess the red envelope for CNY thought was part laziness, part thinking it was a good idea
anyway even though I am sure the envelope would be well received, I decided to give a gift as it is a safe play.

I am curious about the clock though.

Happy New Year.

[woshihuangsedawang]

for chinese new year, red pockets are for kids without job, so if give a red pocket to a persob with job, its not appropriate. and usually redpocket was give to kids by seniors.

[AHLUNGOR]

for chinese new year, red pockets are for kids without job, so if give a red pocket to a persob with job, its not appropriate. and usually redpocket was give to kids by seniors.

Sorry mate, that's totally wrong !

In work environment, where everyone has a job, the company or the boss or the senior person will give red pockets to the staff reporting to him/her, boss to everyone and company to all staff!

And at home , not only the elderly will give red pockets to younger people , the younger adult children with income can certainly give red pockets to their grand parents as well as a sign of respect or simply give some money to the elderly for love and also as a treat !

[woshihuangsedawang]

haha prove i am a not genuine chinese

[ksteve_m28]

Sound like different country has different practise.