@Superhal (Superhal) posted a new topic, subject "Is there any culture in the world where money is not given as gifts?". It read:

   Also, if you know of any culture where gifts of money would be rejected or insulting, that would be great too.
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Then @even_sven (even sven) said

    What type of gift? Money is usually welcome at, say, weddings. But it's alway going to be offensive as a hostess gift.
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@Superhal (Superhal) replied

    I bet if I gave the hostess $1 million she wouldn't complain.
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After which, @Thudlow_Boink (Thudlow Boink) added

    even_sven:
    
    > What type of gift? Money is usually welcome at, say, weddings. But it's alway going to be offensive as a hostess gift.
    
    Superhal:
    
    > I bet if I gave the hostess $1 million she wouldn't complain.
    
    “We've already determined what kind of hostess you are. Now we're just haggling over the price.”
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So @Doctor_Jackson (Doctor Jackson) replied

    Superhal:
    
    > Also, if you know of any culture where gifts of money would be rejected or insulting, that would be great too.
    
    There are still a few cultures in the world where there is no money.
    
    Read the articles in National Geographic, don't just scan it for the nekkid people pics! 
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