The question of how much it costs to go to a banquet for a happy occasion involves traditional Chinese customs and etiquette. In China, going to a banquet is a way to express blessings and hearts, and the amount of gifts is determined by factors such as intimacy, etiquette, and personal financial ability.
First of all, we need to understand that the type and size of the banquet determines the amount of the gift. Generally speaking, there are many cases of banquets for weddings, childbirth, full moons, 100 days and other happy events, and funerals also have the custom of setting up banquets, but the scale and atmosphere are different from happy events. Among the wedding banquets, the wedding is the largest and the most grand, and the corresponding gift amount is also the highest. The scale of banquets for happy events such as the birth of a child, the full moon, and the 100th day will be smaller, and the amount of gifts will be reduced accordingly.
Secondly, the intimacy of the relationship is also an important factor in determining the amount of gifts. In rural areas, kinship is more complicated, and the amount of gifts is correspondingly more elaborate. Generally speaking, the amount of gifts for immediate family members such as parents and grandparents will be higher, while the amount of gifts for collateral relatives will be relatively smaller. In urban areas, the amount of the gift will be reduced due to the relative simplicity of the relationship, but it will generally be determined according to the intimacy of the relationship.
Third, the financial ability of the individual is also an important factor in determining the amount of gifts. In rural areas, some families may spend a year's income on banqueting and gifts, while in urban areas, the amount of gifts varies depending on the income level. Therefore, personal financial capacity is a factor that must be considered when deciding how much to give.
Finally, the importance of etiquette cannot be overlooked. In traditional Chinese culture, etiquette is very important, and the amount of the gift must also meet the requirements of etiquette. In some areas, if the amount of the gift does not meet the etiquette requirements, it may be considered rude or disrespectful. Therefore, when deciding how much to salute, it is necessary to fully consider the factors of etiquette.
To sum up, how much money to go to a banquet needs to be comprehensively considered according to factors such as the type and scale of the banquet, the intimacy of the relationship, the financial ability of the individual, and the etiquette. In practice, the amount of the gift can be determined according to local customs and etiquette. At the same time, we should also pay attention not to blindly compare and extravagant, and maintain a moderate, civilized, and frugal attitude.