10 Greeting Cards that Make you Feel Worse than Happy

It makes us feel important whenever a friend or a loved one sends us a greeting card. It makes us feel really special. But what if the greeting card we receive makes us feel worse rather than happy? A lot of personalized greeting cards can be bought in bookstores and even printed on the internet. We found some hilarious and awkward personalized greeting cards that mean well but make the situation worse. But hey, be thankful still ‘coz you were remembered right?

1. When you are not feeling “well”

2. He got you a card, he does care!

3. Oooppsss…He’s just concern…

4. At least your age wasn’t mentioned.

5. The husband will not be pleased…

6. If you can read between the lines…

7. This time the age was mentioned…

8. It’s better to be loved than not loved at all…

9. Happy Holidays!

10. It’s just a nickname (‘wink’)

A REAL MAN LOVES HIS WOMAN EVERY DAY OF THE MONTH

It is very alarming knowing that in 142 countries around the world, rape within marriage is not illegal. 1 in 3 women in the world have experienced physical/sexual abuse. And up to 50% of sexual assaults worldwide are committed against girls under 16. It’s wrong. Girls deserve all the respect they can get, and more, but our society isn’t doing that. International women’s day highlights end the right to rape campaign. Every woman deserves to be treated right. No man has the right to rape #EndTheRightToRape. Women are strong, for we do not hide our feelings, our tears…our defeat… but have the nerve to stand up again and fight back! Women deserve a voice & choice no matter what country or religion. 

Sex is the completion of the binding of two people within Biblical marriage; it is a God-given activity that is wonderful. However, LOVE is not just about SEX. Don't force a girl to do things that she doesn’t want to do; for a girl should be seen as a treasure, not a magnet for the guys to be attached to. 

There are so many nonsexual ways to show how much you love your wife. You can make her feel love and special by spending time with her: Go to the movies, give her some personalized greeting cards, or just hang out and talk. Anything can be fun as long as you’re with the one you love. There are also ways to feel physically close without having sex. These include kissing, hugging or cuddling.

Who is a girl? A girl is the most beautiful part of God’s creation. She starts compromising at a very tender age. She sacrifices her chocolates for her brother. Later she sacrifices her love for just a smile on her parents face. She sacrifices her full youth for her husband and children without complain. And finally her life ends up only by compromising for others happiness. She is that creature of God who no one can compete. Respect every girl/woman in your life. You will never know what she has sacrificed for you.  Before you HURT a girl, THINK about how your MOM would FEEL if your DAD did what you're doing. A real man loves his woman every day of the month.

Be A Part Of The International Women’s Day Celebration!

The International Women’s Day ought to be celebrated whether you’re a man or woman. It doesn’t have to be anything grand, even simple gesture of greeting women is enough to encourage and recognize them for their contribution in the society and in your life. 

I mean, in what part of the society and a person’s life is a woman not an integral part? They’ve come a long way from being restricted to being just a woman, mother, sister, friend, confidant, wife, and daughter. Through the years of hard work, passion, and consistent will to fight for equality, they are now respected even in politics, economics and many other sector of the society. 

Awareness that this is true is no longer enough, Make It Happen! Celebrate it and give credit where it’s due. Show your personal gratitude to the women in your life; send them greeting cards, even in such a busy country like Singapore, you’ll see that it will be very much appreciated. 

6 CUTE GIFTS IDEAS FOR HIM

Gift giving is not easy; the gift you’re giving should be something special, personalized and unique. And it only gets harder when you’re searching for good gifts for men. Even though, the more you know someone, the easier it gets to choose the present, give him something with his personal flair on it that he’ll never forget.

There are some universal suggestions that might help you. Looking for the perfect gift for your significant other?  Here are adorably cute gift ideas:

Message In A Balloon: Fill up the balloons with confetti, roll up your message and put it into balloon, blow them up then, give it to him to pop and read the message!

I Love You Jar: Fill a jar with 50 pieces of his favorite candy. On the bottom of each candy, use a sticker and write a reason why you love him on each one of them. Every time he reaches for a candy, he is reminded why you love him. 

Floating Memories: Print out photos then, write reason why you love him on the back of each photo. Get balloons, tie one on each of them and leave them in your bedroom for him to find when he gets back. Balloons are just magic like that.

One Of A Kind Gift.  Write him a poem. It comes from the heart & will be one of a kind.

Couple Shirt: Get matching couples shirts for your significant other. It will bring more than just smiles and laughs.

Personalized Greeting Cards: Pick up one of the most beautiful cards and send him one when he least expects it. It always puts a smile on his face driving to work and a great way to start his day. 

Remember that it is not just about gift giving but it’s the thought behind it, showing our love and appreciation to those people who mean the world to us! 

EXPRESSING WHAT YOU REALLY FEEL THROUGH GREETING CARDS

A greeting card is an illustrated piece of card featuring an expression of friendship or other sentiment. Although greeting cards are usually given on special occasions such as birthdays, Christmas or other holidays, they are also sent to convey thanks or express other feeling. Greeting cards, usually packaged with an envelope, come in a variety of styles. They are both mass-produced and handmade versions, which are distributed by hundreds of companies large and small. While typically inexpensive, more elaborate cards with die-cuts or glued-on decorations may be more expensive. Greeting cards could be: Counter Cards, Standard Greeting Cars, Photo Greeting Cards, Personalized Greeting Cards, Reusable Greeting Cards, Risque Greeting Cards, Musical Greeting Cards, Musical Greeting Cards, Electronic Greeting Cards and Pop-Up Cards.

No matter what kind of greeting card you decide to give, what’s important is how you made them feel by receiving the cards. John Beeder, former president of the Greeting Card Association, says: “Greeting cards are effective tools to communicate important feelings to people you care about. Anyone feels great when they receive an unexpected card in the mail. For me, there’s nothing like a greeting card to send a special message. I’m proud to be a part of an industry that not only keeps people connected, but uses both imagery and the power of words to help us express our emotions.”

Nowadays, we can easily send an eCard– thanks to the modern technology. Internet made it possible to reach out and connect in the quickest and easiest ways with the people we value and loved the most. When you send cards you are actually sending an emotional piece of yourself and it one way to show someone that you care. So, make someone feel you care by simply sending a traditional card or personalized eCards, today! 

THINGS YOU SHOULDN’T GIVE AS A GIFT ON CHINESE NEW YEAR

“Remember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more.” 

-H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

During the Spring Festival people do exchange gifts like Christmas in the West. But, there are some things that you shouldn’t give as a gift to your Chinese Friends. It is important for us to learn to give the right presents in the appropriate ways.

Things in black or white: Red is the lucky color in China. As black and white are often used at funerals, white or black presents and wrapping paper should be avoided. White is definitely not a happy color in China. In fact, it symbolizes death or mourning, which is also why Chinese brides do not wear white.

A green hat: Wearing a green hat means one’s wife is unfaithful.  So a green hat should be avoided.

A Clock: Don’t give Chinese people a clock as a gift because the Chinese pronunciation of the word "clock"shares the same phonetic sound of the word "end" or "death".

Necklaces: Don’t give a necklace as a gift to a platonic friend. These things are often given by boyfriends/girlfriends or couples. Chinese people think things like necklaces, ties, and belts are associated with intimate relations. Sending things like these means you mean to build a close relationship.

How you give a gift also makes a great deal of difference in China and here are some few ideas what to give on the festival:  

Red Envelopes

The most popular gifts are red envelopes. Red envelopes have money in, and are given to children and (retired) seniors. It is not a custom to give red envelopes to (working) adults.

If you are giving a red envelope, there are a few points to remember. The money inside a red envelope should always be new and crisp. Coins and checks are avoided, the former because change is not worth much and the latter because checks are not widely used in Asia. And unlike a Western greeting card, red envelopes given at Chinese New Year are typically left unsigned.

Due to hectic schedule, some people don’t have much time to visit their family or friends during the festival so; they end up looking for alternative ways on how to stay closer to their family or friends. Like, sending cell phone messages has become the main way to greet people on Chinese New Year's Eve or calling each other to express their good wishes. And also by, sending personalized greeting cards. Long or short, these messages are filled with warmth and good wishes.

When you give a gift to a Chinese don’t be surprised if your offer is declined, because it is expected that the person who is getting the present should “decline” your offer two or three times before he/she finally accepts your gift, and it is also expected that you should continue to offer your present until this person accepts it. This ritual “give-and-take” shows that the person to whom the present is given is very polite and not greedy. Chinese also use both hands to give or receive presents to show their mutual respect and they don’t opens the gift right after he/she gets it.

The Power of Greeting Cards

Our world is never too busy to stay connected with those people we love. I always feel so special and loved whenever I receive a greeting card from a friend or loved ones. It’s always exciting to know that someone you love and care about is acknowledging you or thinking of you in some way. It shows special care and love when someone has really taken the time to send it. And it reminds me that no distance will keep them from loving me or vice versa. 

A greeting card has never been sent in anger. Greeting cards are the best way to express your feelings for someone. In spite of busy schedule, I find time to send greeting cards to my lovely friends on their birthdays, special occasions etc. to tell them how much I love, value and appreciate my friends and loved ones for having them in my life. 

Time has changed and websites with e-cards are now plentiful but you can still send traditional cards. Never underestimate the power of Greeting Cards. You can never go wrong sending a card telling someone that you love him/her no matter what and that he/she is the best thing that you’ve ever had. Or a card expressing sentiment when you know that a family member or friends might feel sad or discouraged. And you can also send a cheer up card to someone who did not win an award or didn’t get the job. Make a friend happy by noticing even a small achievement. We need a little more laughter in the world. Make a difference!