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Vietnamese engagement party. Gift?

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fastz28

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Need some advice from the ATOT Vietnamese population here.

So a friend of mine is getting married. What's the proper gift for me to give them? I'm friend with the groom (Viet) first but also with the bride now. From what I understand, the engagement is more for the parents, right?

TIA.
 
Generally speaking, money is the gift of choice for most asian engagements, weddings, etc. This is, by and large, NOT a stereotype, but the norm. Being asian, its what I see and what I participate in. If you do intend to give money (cash, new bills, nicely folded), put it in the red envelopes called le-cie (I know I did not spell that right).

vash
 
I've never heard that the gift went more for the parents. This is Chinese tradition tho so maybe I have no basis for saying anything😛
 
Originally posted by: vash
Generally speaking, money is the gift of choice for most asian engagements, weddings, etc. This is, by and large, NOT a stereotype, but the norm. Being asian, its what I see and what I participate in. If you do intend to give money (cash, new bills, nicely folded), put it in the red envelopes called le-cie (I know I did not spell that right).

vash
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Actually, the term "lai-tse" (which means "luck") is used for when the red envelopes are given on Chinese New Year. The general term is the direct translation of red envelope.
 
Originally posted by: vash
Generally speaking, money is the gift of choice for most asian engagements, weddings, etc. This is, by and large, NOT a stereotype, but the norm. Being asian, its what I see and what I participate in. If you do intend to give money (cash, new bills, nicely folded), put it in the red envelopes called le-cie (I know I did not spell that right).

vash
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I totally agreed with the above.

--Scsi
 
Originally posted by: SCSIfreek
Originally posted by: vash
Generally speaking, money is the gift of choice for most asian engagements, weddings, etc. This is, by and large, NOT a stereotype, but the norm. Being asian, its what I see and what I participate in. If you do intend to give money (cash, new bills, nicely folded), put it in the red envelopes called le-cie (I know I did not spell that right).

vash
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I totally agreed with the above.

--Scsi
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Hmmmm...I knew you give money for wedding, but I thought it's different for engagement? I did some research on the net and found that the parents give each other money/gifts for the engagement, but nothing was mentioned for the guests.
 
this is very easy. A bottle of Cordon Bleu or if you prefer something cheaper then Remy Martin.
 
Originally posted by: NutBucket
Originally posted by: .paldo
this is very easy. A bottle of Cordon Bleu or if you prefer something cheaper then Remy Martin.
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Yes, always get Congac. Asians love the stuff.
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Good idea. I got a good bottle last year from Paris. 😀
 
edible underwear? j/k...heheh.

If your friend isn't old skool vietnamese, a regular gift would do. I think it's parents or relatives who give the bride and groom a lai see (red envelope).
 
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