Describe a Time when Received Money as A Gift on Your Birthday

Describe a time when you Received Money as A Gift on Your Birthday. You Should Say:

• When Did You Receive It?
• What Did You Do with It?
• How Did You Feel About It?

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Sample: Describe a time when you Received Money as A Gift on Your Birthday

Well. I received many gifts in my lifetime, but it happened only once in a blue moon that I got money instead of an actual gift item. It was about last year when my brother popped in from Canada.

Although he brought clothes, perfumes, pairs of shoes, and many more items to give as presents, he only got a few. He put me in a dilemma because he could give them to me or my cousins.

But finally, I sacrificed all imported products and demanded more for myself next time.

After a week, on the occasion of Eid, he had to gift me something as per the tradition, but he did something I did not expect and something startling. He vouchsafed me an envelope, in which I found 500 dollars. It was like an eye-opener, and I was shell-shocked and astonished simultaneously, though I wasn’t sure which reaction to give.

Then he said that he ran across my desire for a solo trip to a hill station yesterday and thus got me money so that I could go and fulfill my dream. Even though he wanted to gift me a Gucci bag, the idea of a trip was superior.

I was so overwhelmed that tears welled in my eyes, and he promised to fulfil my wishes for as long as he could.

He expressed his guilt about not getting much from foreign me, but I responded that while I wanted to manage my trip with my salary, his intention of giving money for my trip just took my heart and made me feel exhilarated.

When I got the currency exchanged, I booked the tickets in the blink of an eye.

All in all, I was feeling so euphoric and over the moon for his kind gesture of care towards me and the unconditional love he showed through this action.

Follow-Up Questions

Question 1: In your country, do parents give children money for doing housework?

In my country, India, it is rare for parents to give money to their children for housework. It is considered the children’s responsibility to help with the housework. In terms of money, children get pocket money for their monthly or weekly expenses.

Question 2: Is it essential for children to have the right attitude towards money?

Yes, children need to have the right attitude towards money. Children should learn the importance of money and saving it or not wasting it starting at an early age so that this habit continues in the future when they start working and earning.

Question 3: What do you think of the saying; love of money is the root of all evil?

This saying has much truth in it. Love or obsession with money is not only the root cause of unhappiness but also brings many other problems in a person’s life, like insecurity, inability to trust others, unhappy family life, selfishness, etc.

Question 4: Is teaching children how to manage their pocket money important?

Yes, it is vital to teach children to manage their pocket money so that in their adult lives, they understand the importance of money, not waste it, and are better at managing their finances in the future.

Question 5: What occasions require people to send money as gifts?

Occasions like birthdays, weddings, congratulating someone on the birth of a baby, and some other such occasions require people to send money as gifts, especially in the Indian culture.

Question 6: Why do people rarely use cash?

This results from the prevalence of credit cards and digital payments, which are far more convenient than paying by cash. You swipe your card during purchase or show the payment code on your phone instead of having to count out cash. Many hotels, airlines, and rentals no longer accept cash for transactions. Besides, paying by credit card, creating a solid credit score, and earning points and rewards like shopping discounts, hotel stays, and frequent flyer miles. With more and more people ditching bills and coins in favor of credit and digital payments, cash may disappear entirely as a form of currency one day.

Question 7: When do children begin to comprehend the value of money?

Well, I have yet to learn. Probably 10 – 12 years old when they have complete knowledge about money. They understand about costly and cheaper things; for instance, they get the idea that when we have to buy something, we need to check the price of that particular thing, whether it is costly or not, and whether we can afford it.

Question 8: Should parents reward children with money?

Yes. It is an excellent way to motivate children to do things like housework. At the same time, kids can learn about making money through working. It is also a good opportunity for parents to teach basic financial literacy, such as controlling spending and saving money for a rainy day.