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Why Do People Treat Money With Respect?
I noticed the Indians here in Malaysia, especially in the food business, when the exchange of moolah takes place, you’ll see them almost-beggar-like stance, where they use one hand holding the wrist of the hand that is giving the cash, and the receiver does the same too.
I wonder if this means we are respecting money. I know that without money, it is difficult to survive and maybe generations of hardships has led to this so-called culture? Why is it only the Indian community who is in the food/service industry?
Respecting Money?
I do not see the Malays nor the Chinese having such actions when it comes to exchanging money. Sure, you might argue because it’s all blood and sweat for the money earned, but, why does it have to be that way?
It looks like money superstitions have affected us. I’m sure Chinese and Malays have their own money superstitions too, but to equate money with respect, especially at the primary form of exchange is rather baffling.
Could someone enlighten me on this?
I think that is just being polite (is it the same with holding the money with both hands?)
I do that most of the time. Well if my other hand is not occupied that is.
I really dont know about this bro……..
hmm no idea too. but $$ is great
I think it’s more as a sign of respect
And I agree with Xin, $$ is great … LOL!
its all about symbolism, bro. i think culture is loosing these sorta quirks. and i like quirks
ps. your google ad still falling over your headline on firefox.
I agree with Nick..more like a sign of respect. But I rarely do it though
mmm….no idea
Actually its a bit of culture and religion – they usually have the same attitude towards paper n books – ever notice n indian touching a book he accidentally stepped in reverence? Money is supposed to be a manifestation of the goddess of wealth while books the goddess of knowledge
I believe they do it bcoz of the respect to another person who is receiving the money. I do this especially when i giving donation to temple, or passing items to elderly. not respecting the money or the items, but respecting the party who is receiving it.
got nothing to do wit religion but more to culture.
once I was in tesco-lotus at haatyai, thailand, the cashier gave the balance wit 2 hand n said “khop-kun kha” and she do the thai’s “wai” (put ur hand together n bow, jus like sawadee gesture). sorry my english no gud.. hua..hua..hua.. I pause for a few second dun know what to do, at the end I said “mai-pen-rai kha” n “wai”. Being a malaysian born thai, I am amazed with their customer service n their warm culture.
maybe out of respect to both? hmmmm..idk but money is like the most powerful antidote of all things in the world? well..sorta. i don’t have money signs twinkling in my eyes though, LOL!