How much is it to give money for a birthday? This question worries many people going to congratulate a friend, relative or colleague. Crispy banknotes have become a universal gift - they are always nice to receive and not ashamed to give.
But the question is how much to give money for a birthday. After all, the amount should be sufficient to make the birthday man happy, but not so large as to bleed his personal budget. In fact, a definite answer does not exist, but there are several generally accepted rules and recommendations.
The concepts of "a lot" and "little"
Money is a rather intimate sphere of life of any person. In our country, it is still not customary to directly answer questions about the level of income. Therefore, even best friends may not know each other's wages and often be misinformed about the real financial capabilities of their loved ones. In this situation, situations often arise when the birthday boy is disappointed with the size of the gift, although the donor presented it based on his own financial capabilities.
And here you can formulate the basic rule of "money in an envelope": such a present should not be tangible for the family budget. For example, in large cities, the amount of the gift is usually 5 thousand rubles. or 100 y. e. and more or at least 3 thousand p. In small settlements, 5 thousand rubles is 25% or even 50% of wages. Therefore, in the province, cash presents are much more modest - 1000-1500 p.
It is customary to give more for an anniversary, as a rule, 2-3 times. But an anniversary is an infrequent and planned event, and you can prepare for it in advance and save money for several months.
How much money is being given for a colleague’s birthday? If we are talking about collecting money from the whole team into a single envelope, then there is usually some generally accepted minimum and maximum amount, for example, an interval between 500 and 5 thousand rubles. At the same time, if not only workers, but also friendly relations are connected with a colleague, then you can present a separate envelope with bills of slightly greater value.
Adults and childrens gifts
How much to give a child birthday money? It's no secret that now even a three-year-old peanut has its own piggy bank, in which they collect money for some big purchase - a PC, game console, a good bike or other expensive things. Therefore, you can give money to the child. It is even better if you give the notes together with a small present, such as sweets and a small toy. Still, the child has a holiday here and now, and not on the day when he finally saves on the right thing.
If we talk about the amount, then less than 500 p. giving is not accepted even in small cities. If financial capabilities allow, then the value of the gift increases to 1500–2000 p. As a rule, grandparents, godparents give a little more, as the closest people.
If we talk about the difference between adult and children's gifts, then it is customary to hand over larger amounts first. Although it often happens exactly the opposite - the child receives a bundle of bills, which he still can’t spend rationally without the help of his parents, and mom and dad get a symbolic thousand rubles on their birthdays. But I must say that in this case there are rarely dissatisfied - adults are not offended by the fact that their young children are loved more than themselves.
Relatives and friends
How much money is given for a girlfriend or friend's birthday? Here, in addition to the basic rule on financial opportunities, one more recommendation should be formulated - the amount should depend on the degree of your proximity. If we are talking about friends with whom you communicate in the same company from time to time and occasionally call up, you can give a small symbolic amount. To the best friend and girlfriend, that is, those people who are closer than most relatives, are handed a little large amounts.
If we talk about the gradation between relatives and friends, then the first decided to present a little more. Although the amount in any case will depend on the degree of proximity.
Cafe Celebration
How much to give money for a birthday if the birthday party invites to celebrate it in a cafe or restaurant? This is where special etiquette comes into effect. Firstly, in this case it is not customary to give anything but money. You need to understand that a person will pay a large bill for food and drinks, and this will significantly hit his pocket.
Secondly, the amount should not be less than the cost of you in a restaurant or cafe. For example, if the average check per person in an institution is about 2 thousand rubles, then you need to put no less than the envelope. Ideally, the present is calculated according to the scheme: expenses in the restaurant plus a gift, that is, when celebrating in a cafe, the amount of the presentation is higher. If you were invited for a birthday as a married couple, then the costs should be considered for two.
Some common recommendations
When deciding how much to give money for a birthday, you need to adhere to several generally accepted recommendations:
- The amount should be no less than the one that the birthday boy once handed to you. It is believed that there can be no such mutual settlements between close people, but some people pay attention to this.
- Match the size of the gift with your other half. This is a common contribution from the general family budget, so you have to negotiate.
- Do not give too small amounts. If financial opportunities do not allow, then it is better to choose a nice and inexpensive present.
- No need to give too large amounts. Many people feel uncomfortable in such a situation.
If you give a large cash gift to a loved one with modest financial capabilities, you do not need to expect a similar act from him.