Saving money will ruin your life.
Trying to haggle or barter with friends, family, or people you’re close with is toxic.
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How does it make sense?
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You’ll happily pay a 6,000X markup on a pair of headphones because they have a certain brand name you like, but you want free meals at your friends restaurant?
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Who do you think needs it more?
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Which one of those two companies would receive a larger impact from your contribution?
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Not only that, I just feel better when I ask to pay full price at my brother’s restaurant or my friend’s business.
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I know everyone else is asking for handouts so when I ask him for the bill or invoice I know there is a free dessert or value add coming my way.
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Or maybe they’ll even give me a discount because I didn’t ask for one.
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You can’t control everything, but you can have a HUGE impact on those closest to you.
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