In more and more countries, people give money on special occasions rather than personally giving gifts. Why might this be the case? Is this a positive or negative development?

In many parts of the world, the practice of gift-giving has shifted towards monetary rewards rather than traditional physical object offerings. This transition can be attributed to practicality and utility. While many people view it as a positive development, I still argue it is largely negative since it inadvertently promotes a materialistic society and diminishes […]