Open card or present(s) first?

[Chorizmo]

I have always assumed that one should open a card first and read the greetings first. If lucky enough to get anything else, presents are a bonus and should be open second. One family member always rips their gifts first and barely glances at the card, somehow it feels like the card is an afterthought. I find this really rude, but maybe it’s just my perception?

It’s polite to read the card or note first.

It doesn't matter.

If you're infront of the giver I guess it would be nice to do card first but who cares if you're on your own. But even then they obviously know who's it's from so it sort of takes away one of the reasons you should open the card first.

If someone opened a present for me before the card I wouldn't be offended one bit as I'd be happy they were excited for the present.

Card first. No idea why but it feels like delayed gratification in knowing that there's something more exciting coming next.

Although my 5 year old opens cards first too and sometimes he seems genuinely more excited about them than the presents. 😅

The scenario I have witnessed over the years is the person opens in front of he givers.

I think you're being a bit judgey about it. The person may not have been taught the same gift etiquette as you, so I don't think you should judge the person by your taught values.