Thrifty or just plain cheap?
Recent sightings of cheapness:
A friend who transported 3 chicken wings from Kelowna to Vancouver so they could have them as a snack, DAYS later. The same friend brings cheese to burger joints to add to their burger so they don't have to pay for cheese.
A former friend who lobbyied for financial aid from every friend and neighbour for an overseas trip when they had plenty of money in the bank and could have easily purchased the plane ticket themselves.
The same friend cried out,
" EIGHT DOLLARS? " at a copy store when the cashier told them the price of their photocopying. They had to be revivied by paramedics.
Another example: An invitation to a pool party- don't bring anything, the email said. I arrived at the party and was stunned ( along with the rest of the guests ) to see that there were only cut up carrots, cucumber and zucchini on the table.
This for a 6 hour pool party of 10 people.
Cheap? In my books, yes. Cheap to the point of being backwards.
Others would say they are thrifty. Now, I enjoy a good deal as much as the next person, ( I just bought a brand new Croft and Barrow blouse at a thrift store for 4 bucks) but I have a point that I reach where I break down spend the money.
As my Dad used to say, " That's just how much it costs.", when I would complain about something being really expensive.
I guess that point is different for everyone- my partner will drop hundreds, even thousands with out batting an eyelash, but notices if his coffee refill isn't right to the top.
Thrifty is being prudent , but cheapness drives me NUTS.
For me, it's a deal breaker. Usually because I usually ended up paying for the cheapie. Until I clue in.
It's like this: thrifties are wise - cheapies don't enjoy life, always feign poverty and always ask for and expect handouts.
Beware of the cheapie you know- chances are they have much more cash than you.
A friend who transported 3 chicken wings from Kelowna to Vancouver so they could have them as a snack, DAYS later. The same friend brings cheese to burger joints to add to their burger so they don't have to pay for cheese.
A former friend who lobbyied for financial aid from every friend and neighbour for an overseas trip when they had plenty of money in the bank and could have easily purchased the plane ticket themselves.
The same friend cried out,
" EIGHT DOLLARS? " at a copy store when the cashier told them the price of their photocopying. They had to be revivied by paramedics.
Another example: An invitation to a pool party- don't bring anything, the email said. I arrived at the party and was stunned ( along with the rest of the guests ) to see that there were only cut up carrots, cucumber and zucchini on the table.
This for a 6 hour pool party of 10 people.
Cheap? In my books, yes. Cheap to the point of being backwards.
Others would say they are thrifty. Now, I enjoy a good deal as much as the next person, ( I just bought a brand new Croft and Barrow blouse at a thrift store for 4 bucks) but I have a point that I reach where I break down spend the money.
As my Dad used to say, " That's just how much it costs.", when I would complain about something being really expensive.
I guess that point is different for everyone- my partner will drop hundreds, even thousands with out batting an eyelash, but notices if his coffee refill isn't right to the top.
Thrifty is being prudent , but cheapness drives me NUTS.
For me, it's a deal breaker. Usually because I usually ended up paying for the cheapie. Until I clue in.
It's like this: thrifties are wise - cheapies don't enjoy life, always feign poverty and always ask for and expect handouts.
Beware of the cheapie you know- chances are they have much more cash than you.
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