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Originally Posted by HansTWN
In Asian cultures giving money is widely accepted. Although you put it in red envelope, so that the recipient doesn't immediately see the amount. Makes a lot of sense, people can then buy what they want. Only in the West is this considered to be thoughtless.
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I would consider a check to be straightforward and honest, and totally all right. It's gift cards I don't understand. It is pretending to be something it isn't, and cannot even be used outside of the store it is meant for. Even when you've never shopped in that store and still don't plan on it.