My recent FB status update stated, "I'm just going to say it, cheap people are annoying!". The comments following were clearly from cheap people and those who knew what I was saying. We all have one. The cheap friend. The friend who doesn't ever pick up a round, doesn't pay their way, and makes endless excuses as to why they aren't pitching in.
Now let me clarify, there is nothing wrong with being a recessionista. I love bargain hunting and I love sales. My definition of a "cheap person" is someone who would rather inconvenience family and friends to save a dollar (and in some cases less than that). For example: I recently had a friend, who is more of an acquaintance, ask me to help her move. On a Tuesday. The same day I had thrown my back out. When I told her I had some great movers she should use, she acted insulted and tried to make me feel bad. Another friend of mine (who is probably reading this) is a trust fund baby, on daddy's payroll, and complains if she has to pay a dime more. She even calls herself the "Jewish Princess" and although I love her, it's annoying to the 3x. Being cheap with money that is handed to you is the ultimate form of cheapness!
So with that in mind, don't be that guy. Do you really want to be known as the cheap friend? It's tacky and you're not fooling anyone. Granted your friends love you no matter what, but why not show them some love and leave the deal making and bargain hunting in the bazaar where it belongs!
Love B
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