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No because the paper ones are no longer being given out. They are all electronic now and who wants account number? (I think this is secretly a way the govt can keep money because we'll forget about them)
What's with the conspiracy theories? Do you get direct deposit of anything - payroll, social security, tax refunds - is the gubermint keeping the money there too?
What's with the conspiracy theories? Do you get direct deposit of anything - payroll, social security, tax refunds - is the gubermint keeping the money there too?
We still have employees that dont want direct deposit. They dont "trust" it.
Of course, the "conspiracy" poster wasn't thinking about all those paper bonds that got lost over the years. Guess paper was a gubmint plot too.
So a non family member communion gift of $100 is rude?
Dude get off your high horse.
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Originally Posted by FrmlyBklyn
That's not the norm. What kinda family/friends you got? That's just plain rude, sorry. I know times are tough, but it's not every year you get invited to an 8 year old's communion. Wow!
I'm going to a communion this weekend and plan on giving $100. I don't care how much the parents paid for the party, they're still getting $100. If they chose to have it in their backyard, or even better, to NOT have a party, I'd still give the kid $100. It's not up to me to reimburse the parents' expense at throwing their child a party extrordinaire.
Anyway, if this is a religious event, why do we wind up giving cash. Maybe people should just show up with a gift wrapped bible, rosary beads, or saint statuettes. LOL
Same reason why most donate in the collection plate at church - it is social practice.
I recently had my sons christening in an italian restaurant and most of his gifts were $50 cash from people going as single and $100 from couples.. MOst of the couples were older folks in their 50's and 60's. He did get a few bonds for $50 which means the person paid $25. It really depends on what your financial situation is these days. The economy is poor and lots of people are out of work. I just got invited to a communion and declined b/c I can't afford to give a gift.
I went to a communion 5 years ago at a restaurant and gave $100 for me and my husband and from what my friend told me, we gave the nicest amount of $$. After hearing that, I think $50 is okay to give if it's in someone's yard. However, if it's at a restaurant, I'm thinking, maybe $100 per couple or $75??
If your son received a Series I bond for $50 then it is worth $50. If he received a George Washington EE - then it's worth $25 and you can't cash either of them for at least one year.
Enjoy the portraits!
If you are attending by yourself - $100 - $150
If as a couple, $150 - $200.
That's it.
This is nuts. For normal people it is common to be invited to 3 communions a year. Maybe in your culture breaking the bank for a crappy reception is normal but not in this country.
This is nuts. For normal people it is common to be invited to 3 communions a year. Maybe in your culture breaking the bank for a crappy reception is normal but not in this country.
Most LI receptions are not crappy - you either get music, good food and plenty of drink or you get plenty of music and food or you get plenty of drink. If you live on LI, don't vote for the school budget, help a kid out instead. What's more important? - the teacher/municipal worker or the kids?
This is nuts. For normal people it is common to be invited to 3 communions a year. Maybe in your culture breaking the bank for a crappy reception is normal but not in this country.
What's your culture - a sand-wich and a high five lil buddy?
Most LI receptions are not crappy - you either get music, good food and plenty of drink or you get plenty of music and food or you get plenty of drink. If you live on LI, don't vote for the school budget, help a kid out instead. What's more important? - the teacher/municipal worker or the kids?
That's all good and fine but, unless it's your niece/nephew there are way too many parties to be giving out such amounts. This month I have 2 communions, 2 christenings, 3 1st bday extravaganzas and mothers day. Besides the fact that I lose all that free time...I will be out a ton of cash. So sure it's great for the kids but, what if your own kid isn't participating in these rituals and doesn't get the same compensation? I've been to way to many crappy parties that the ones with quality food don't make up for. I am also driving so drink never factors in and most dj's are terrible.
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Do you get direct deposit of anything - payroll, social security, tax refunds - is the gubermint keeping the money there too? 
That's just plain rude, sorry. I know times are tough, but it's not every year you get invited to an 8 year old's communion. Wow!
If you live on LI, don't vote for the school budget, help a kid out instead. 
