Br4mz
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But then the prices of things will be much lower to correlate with that (rent, food, etc) it wont effect those that live there?
Do you think its rude when people ask how much you make?
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But then the prices of things will be much lower to correlate with that (rent, food, etc) it wont effect those that live there?
BreaknBrix
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Not it's not rude. People say it's a "personal" question but it's not. It's a superficial question.
I think it's more rude when people assume how others will feel and recommend someone doesn't ask that question. Cause I'll put it this way. I don't GAF what a stranger thinks about how much I make. And if I think you're gonna judge me, I'll tell you as a way of showing how little your opinion matters to me.
On the other hand if you're just curious I'll still tell you.
If someone gets offended by the question or embarrassed... to me that person lacks pride. And I'll judge a person for not having pride but I'll never judge them for being broke.
I think it's more rude when people assume how others will feel and recommend someone doesn't ask that question. Cause I'll put it this way. I don't GAF what a stranger thinks about how much I make. And if I think you're gonna judge me, I'll tell you as a way of showing how little your opinion matters to me.
On the other hand if you're just curious I'll still tell you.
If someone gets offended by the question or embarrassed... to me that person lacks pride. And I'll judge a person for not having pride but I'll never judge them for being broke.
jazzc
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No, it has very practical ramifications. You go tell someone you make more or less what he makes, he is satisfied. You go tell someone you make a shitload more money than he does without having a boss while he slaves away for peanuts in comparison, he hates you forever. And makes sure others know too, to hate you together.
So, unless you're living outside of your local community (say, you're travelling all the time, or you don't socialize with locals), what you lead people to think about you can have future consequenses - with actions, not "feelings". It's better for others to think you're "one of the boys".
MonsterMag
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I think it really matters where you come from. This can't be answered on a global scale because every culture is different and handles/reacts to questions like this different.
Where I grew up, people usually wouldn't ever ask that question. Where I am now, people only ask foreigners but not natives (guess for yourself why) and if I would tell them frankly, their eyes would fall out already if I told them and they think it's in their local currency.
If I'd tell them that it's actually USD they would get a heart attack. Most of the people here won't earn what I earn in a year in a lifetime.
Where I grew up, people usually wouldn't ever ask that question. Where I am now, people only ask foreigners but not natives (guess for yourself why) and if I would tell them frankly, their eyes would fall out already if I told them and they think it's in their local currency.
If I'd tell them that it's actually USD they would get a heart attack. Most of the people here won't earn what I earn in a year in a lifetime.
Adam Xtubeage
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Yea dude I get this asked every alternate days, I don't mind telling them my income. However, I don't like how they judge me.
On Monday, a guy who lives in the neighborhood [let's call him "Mr. Foo-Foo"] asked me casually "How Much do you make?" I gave him an approx amount, so he was amazed and we both left deciding to meet sometime later.
Very next day, I received three calls from some random guys asking me if I can provide them some "Coke" and when I asked who gave them this information, they mentioned "Mr. Foo-Foo" gave them my contact and said I am supplier...lol
Next time if anyone asks me this question, I decided that I will say them I am into Drugs business..
On Monday, a guy who lives in the neighborhood [let's call him "Mr. Foo-Foo"] asked me casually "How Much do you make?" I gave him an approx amount, so he was amazed and we both left deciding to meet sometime later.
Very next day, I received three calls from some random guys asking me if I can provide them some "Coke" and when I asked who gave them this information, they mentioned "Mr. Foo-Foo" gave them my contact and said I am supplier...lol
Next time if anyone asks me this question, I decided that I will say them I am into Drugs business..
transam7410
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I don't think so, only if you make little money. I absolutely love watching college grads gringe when they find out I make way more than them working half the hours
Total Noob
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Nice, too true, even if you're not bragging about it people will hate you if you are too open about not having a boss / being self-employed / etc.
You sound like a blast to be around
Honestly, at least in Boston, asking how much someone makes is weird and intrusive.
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mucklucker
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it's often cultural. UK based people NEVER talk about that (bad manners.) But in North America it's hit or miss. Probably better not to ask. If someone asks me (which is rare) and I don't want to share, i say "I make the same as you!" and then they'll say, "oh, you make $x?" and I nod, all polite.
MoneyIsTheGod
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I'm a very humble person in real life, I don't like luxury things that much, so people will not even notice that I'm rich. Some relatives even think that I don't do anything for a living.
Nicheblogger
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Damn right! I posted a few months ago that I was retiring from working for other people and was going to live off of my online ventures for the rest of my life. I had some very angry people on my hands. I wasn't bragging, I was just excited to have reached this milestone that I have been working toward for years and thought my family and friends would appreciate it. Many were happy for me, others instantly asked me to fly them over so we could go on some hunting and fishing trips or wanted money.
One "friend" in particular got very angry and wouldn't even talk to me afterwards. The funny thing is, I never mentioned how much I was making. The moral of the story: Passive income can piss people off when they work too hard for their money. IMO I deserve every cent I have, because I know how hard I worked for 15 hours a day for many years in a row to create my small empire.
Xaggerating
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I actually don't like it when people ask me how much I make. It is none of their business.
OTrap
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I suppose it depends on the context. If someone is asking, either for professional reasons or for reasons of establishing credibility, then sure. If they're just asking to ask, I usually get at least a little annoyed, but not enough to bring it up most of the time. I just decline to answer as politely as I can.
I only tell close friends and family, if someone i barely know asks i either say i do ok or not enough, if its someone i dont like or just met i turn the question on them which usually results in them changing the conversation or being uncomfortable saying how much they earn. I will say that if they are smug/think they are great at their job they usually say what they earn with confidence i normally find a way to burst their balloon and they awkwardly change subject or make an excuse to walk away. I dont make big money but its generally none of anyone elses business.
I dont know about where you live but here if you buy a demo car (few months old) with like 10k km or less on it then its at least $12000 cheaper which is about the same as if you drove out of the dealers and back in to trade the car for another.
I dont know about where you live but here if you buy a demo car (few months old) with like 10k km or less on it then its at least $12000 cheaper which is about the same as if you drove out of the dealers and back in to trade the car for another.