Would you like to give your friend present or money?

depending on what you think that will make your friend happy...money or present are the same for me..and i guess money is more practical now a days

If I don't know what kind of a present to give, I usually give it in cash. That way, he can choose what he wants to buy if he will use the money. This is to avoid giving something that my friend doesn't like. He may be saying to himself, "it would be better for him to give me money so I can choose what I buy". It can be helpful to him. But if you know what he wants, you can go ahead and buy it and give it to him. Today, it's better to be practical than assuming he likes what we will give as present.

I think I would give him/her a red-packet as present (containing money) and ask him/her to buy a present for himself/herself .
Moreover he/she can collect all the red-packets (money) to buy something ( say mobile phone or laptop...) that he/she needs most.
I think this is better.

Giving a presentation is no doubt the best choice but some times they are real headache too. There may be repetations and your friend may endup with tons of same articles. In my opinion you should go for cash or gift certificates .

I don't really like giving money as a gift as I think it spells a lack of thought about what your friend would really like. However, I appreciate that in some instances it is both more sensible and much appreciated. Older children and teenagers often appreciate money which they can put towards something that you perhaps wouldn't budget for on your own, and receiving the money is better than you making an error and getting something they're not interested in.

One way around giving money is to buy a voucher with the money, for a store that your friend enjoys. Or even just give him the money but with a note attached saying that it is intended for a particular thing. Of course, they can still spend it on what they'd like of course, but at least there's a chance it will go on something enjoyable ratehr than the grocery bill or fuel tank!

I would give your friend a gift card to his favorite
store so he can buy himself just what he really
wants. I always give gift cards to my son, and
he really enjoys getting them as he can buy
something he really wanted.

I never give my friend a birthday present in the form of money. I don't think it's appropriate. I would find him or her some things that I think they like, depends on their personality. For some friends, me and my friends like to buy things together, one thing paid by us friends.

I have a preference of present for my sake as a giver.On the contrary,if I am a present receiver I prefer money for some presents are of no use.

I have a lots and lots of friends in school and as well as at home..
I speak a lot so i make friend quickly..Once friends are made it is common to share everything...whethet happiness or sadness..

As i have a lots of friend i am invited in birthday paties and other home functions and i need to probably give something..so,I go to gift shop and most commonly buy a card and bundles of flowers..and off course in some occassions a large present...
But i cant recall the last time i gave money as a present to friend!
And i think its not good coz presents are for memories and love..
According to me money doesnt value...As a present!!

I would prefer to give your friend a present instead of money. When you buy something, your friend can keep it and remember you one day when he sees it again somewhere in his closet.