Ang Pao or Ang Bao?

That's an interesting question. I actually have no idea which is correct. Been used so loosely in the past and present. But as long as everyone knows what it means... Generally, it's older generation give to younger generation. Wedding couples to helpers, sort of a thank you and good luck thing. Don't think there's any hard and fast rule for this. Afterall, it's what's inside that counts. *pun* =P

I've seen it both ways and it seems to be interchangeable. I don't think there's a set amount. It's a nice gesture and people like that appreciation is shown. Sometimes that is as important as the amount.

First of all, actually both can be understood i guessed. Its very much depending on how ple will pronouce bah. 'Ang Pao/Bao' is actually how Hokkien ple will pronouce. I will personally called it as 'Ang Bao', coz seems like 'Bao' is packet/packed. Like we always says.. to be packet back-'ta bao' back. Or maybe i maybe wrong also. Hehe.. And in chinese, normally its spell or known as 'Hong Bao' instead. :) regarding how many Ang Bao to give. If I'm not wrong, its being practiced that parents will give to whoever enteres to both side parents hse. @ Times, Ang Bao to the MUA or PG, (normally given by couples). its actually an extra token of appreciation to them. Some of the couples i came acrossed, they don give also. Coz they thought that they have already pay for their service. Y should they give extra. So only the parents give them when they enteres the hse. So.. its very much depending on individual. And with regards of the amount of $ to be given, also depending on the tasks that u r giving them. For instance, if u have friends driving ur wedding car, buddy and jie mei cars, and have friends acting as ur main co-ordinator, then the range will be around $18-28, due to the amount of 'focus and leg strengths' they used for driving and for their petrol oil also. Then, normally the range for parents to give to helpers (jiemeis, buddies, whoever enteres with u guys) will be around from $6-8 will be fine. Again, its very much considering on individual and their comfortable zone. Its just a form to show appreciation for their great help and to bring them gd luck like what Ming Siong had stated. :) Hope the above helps. :)

Yes, saiochaboh, this really helps a lot :) Thank you very much for the clarification and also to those who replied. :)