Someone explain "lee si" to me

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amol

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I don't really understand the point and motivation behind it, really . . .

and how do these people afford giving $3-7K to each of their younger relatives?
 
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macwinlin

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From Chinatownweb.com

The most important New Year custom is for married couple to give lucky money called 'lay-see' to unmarried relatives, especially children. 'lay-see' is a red packet stuffed with lucky money, which most people believe will bring luck to both the receiver and giver. Children are particularly excited in receiving these lucky red packets. Older family members must also give lucky money to all those who are younger in the family, including those who are married.
 
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amol

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ahh i see

hahaha, "LAZY (lay-see)"

lol


but i still dont understand how these people give SO MUCH

i mean, my relatives give me $$ whenever i go to india, but they always give something modest like $300 or so
 
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andylawcc

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um, its just a tradition. Lee Si or "Red packet" need not to be expensive. generally a dollar or two is enough. for closer relative a Five or Ten is plentiful. (of course, it is all in correlation to your income :) )

meanwhile, the amount you give away generally comes back to your children (assume you have any) .


by the way, no one give 3-7k to their own children, unless your last name is Gates and your dad's name is William.
 
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I've never gotten anywhere near a few thousand, ive gotten 500 once buts thats about it, usually it's around 100 or 200
 
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amol

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well, as i said in another thread, my town is CHOCK full of asians (its san marino, ca, but everyone calls it CHAN marino. . . yeah)

seriously, the week after chinese new year, these kids have brand new laptops, ipods, any expensive tech gadget they can buy with their brand new $$
 
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WobbleWobble

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I wish I got thousands. I collect like $10 CAD a relative. Times 10, I collect close to $100 CAD only.
 
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shopbruin

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Originally posted by: Amol
well, as i said in another thread, my town is CHOCK full of asians (its san marino, ca, but everyone calls it CHAN marino. . . yeah)

seriously, the week after chinese new year, these kids have brand new laptops, ipods, any expensive tech gadget they can buy with their brand new $$
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then they're like any other spoiled rich kid who have relatives with very deep pockets.

i'm part of four kids - imagine giving to my family. i don't think we've ever topped out past 150 each.
 
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andylawcc

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Originally posted by: Amol
well, as i said in another thread, my town is CHOCK full of asians (its san marino, ca, but everyone calls it CHAN marino. . . yeah)
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that explains a lot. normal / regular ppl gets about $100-200 US.
 
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amol

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Originally posted by: andylawcc
Originally posted by: Amol
well, as i said in another thread, my town is CHOCK full of asians (its san marino, ca, but everyone calls it CHAN marino. . . yeah)
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that explains a lot. normal / regular ppl gets about $100-200 US.
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$100-200 is still a lot, i dont understand why a majority of people say they got "ONLY $300"

i'd love $300, my dad makes me WORK for my money . . . yep, it RULES to be indian :roll:
 
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neovan

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Originally posted by: Amol
well, as i said in another thread, my town is CHOCK full of asians (its san marino, ca, but everyone calls it CHAN marino. . . yeah)

seriously, the week after chinese new year, these kids have brand new laptops, ipods, any expensive tech gadget they can buy with their brand new $$
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that's because you live in freakin' San Marino. that area is loaded with filthy rich Asian kids that will crash their BMW 330ci just so they can tell their parents that they need an M3 because it handles better.
 
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amol

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Originally posted by: neovan
that's because you live in freakin' San Marino. that area is loaded with filthy rich Asian kids that will crash their BMW 330ci just so they can tell their parents that they need an M3 because it handles better.
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OMG you nailed it!! last week, some kid crashed his brand new WRX by trying to do some weird stunt . . . his parents just got his a brand new G35 coupe . . .

btw, i'm indian . . . i get to drive the ghetto 10 year old camry . . . :thumbsup:YEAH:thumbsup:
 
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kt

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Originally posted by: neovan
Originally posted by: Amol
well, as i said in another thread, my town is CHOCK full of asians (its san marino, ca, but everyone calls it CHAN marino. . . yeah)

seriously, the week after chinese new year, these kids have brand new laptops, ipods, any expensive tech gadget they can buy with their brand new $$
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that's because you live in freakin' San Marino. that area is loaded with filthy rich Asian kids that will crash their BMW 330ci just so they can tell their parents that they need an M3 because it handles better.
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yeah, i am sure only Asian kids do that... :roll:
 
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Azndude51

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The reason you see so many Chinese get so much money is that only the ones who get a lot brag about it. The majority of us who don't get that much don't go around talking about it. Plus some of them are just have parents who are filthy rich along with a lot of rich relatives.
 
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Thousands? I'd like to bitch slap the adults who give that much money to the children and sell the children who get so much money to south asian slave trade rings.

1) Bitch slap adults
2) Sell Children
3) ...
4) Profit!
 
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amol

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Originally posted by: Baked
Thousands? I'd like to bitch slap the adults who give that much money to the children and sell the children who get so much money to south asian slave trade rings.
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:thumbsup:

i get $1000 maybe over a span of 5 birthdays maybe
 
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amol

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Originally posted by: RMSistight
Originally posted by: Amol
Originally posted by: RMSistight
Here is my first lai see.

2 red envelopes.......


What was inside those envelopes.....


MUAHAHAH.....:D

What a great way to start the new year. I have been blessed with loving parents.
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that seems reasonable to me :)
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This amount will go towards my 20 inch Dell Ultrasharp widescreen LCD along with my tax return.
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one piece of advice . . . wait for a GREAT DEAL . . .

<=== using 2005FPw . . . $494 shipped :D
 
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RMSistight

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Originally posted by: Amol
Originally posted by: RMSistight
Originally posted by: Amol
Originally posted by: RMSistight
Here is my first lai see.

2 red envelopes.......


What was inside those envelopes.....


MUAHAHAH.....:D

What a great way to start the new year. I have been blessed with loving parents.
Click to expand...

that seems reasonable to me :)
Click to expand...


This amount will go towards my 20 inch Dell Ultrasharp widescreen LCD along with my tax return.
Click to expand...

one piece of advice . . . wait for a GREAT DEAL . . .

<=== using 2005FPw . . . $494 shipped :D
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How is this possible!? Tell me!!!! lol
 
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