When to Give Laisee?

Lai see is bestowed from "big to small", "old to young", and "senior to junior". For example, if you are the boss or manager, you should give lai see to your employees. If you live in an apartment complex with its own management staff, you should give lai see to your security guard, cleaners, and doorman.

Why do you give lai see?

Lai see, in Chinese, means to spread good luck and health, and to keep the bad spirits away. Nowadays, it is given to young people during the Lunar New Year. It is given to them to wish them good luck. Lai see is also a traditional way of showing appreciation.

Do you give lai see to friends?

The big to small rule

Do not let your children give lai see to anyone. ... Parents give it to their children and then married couples to the younger and single relatives as well as grandparents to their grandchildren.

Sarah Jenkins

Sarah Jenkins

Senior Technology Editor & AI Specialist

Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.