Its all about money with some people.....
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Deva Link said:
Rags said:
A friend of mine just bought himself a Gallardo, good on him I say. He works hard, came into some money and bought an iconic car!
However instead of congratulating the guy and being happy for him, some people are more interested in asking either:
....
I think some people judge success based on what their own limits are.
This is what the class system is for in the UK. He should only mix with people who also drive Gallardos (or other similar vehicles) and then they wouldn't ask.However instead of congratulating the guy and being happy for him, some people are more interested in asking either:
....
I think some people judge success based on what their own limits are.
I think it all depends on how the purchaser behaves. If you act like you are privileged to own something so lovely (i.e.e you are modest) I do not believe people would ask and that you should just choose to ignore such requests unless happy to tell BUT if you come across as an obnoxious knob and then, as far as I am concerned, it' a free for all!
triggersbroom said:
What is the politest way of saying f
k off when someone asks you how much you paid for something?
I have this neighbour that constantly asks, and as I have to live with him next to me, want to say it in the nicest way possible.
"More than not enough & less than too much" is the stock reply k off when someone asks you how much you paid for something? I have this neighbour that constantly asks, and as I have to live with him next to me, want to say it in the nicest way possible.
Iain328 said:
triggersbroom said:
What is the politest way of saying fk off when someone asks you how much you paid for something?
I have this neighbour that constantly asks, and as I have to live with him next to me, want to say it in the nicest way possible.
"More than not enough & less than too much" is the stock reply k off when someone asks you how much you paid for something? I have this neighbour that constantly asks, and as I have to live with him next to me, want to say it in the nicest way possible.
Very expensive to those that can't afford it, free to those who can.
Rags said:
A friend of mine just bought himself a Gallardo, good on him I say. He works hard, came into some money and bought an iconic car!
However instead of congratulating the guy and being happy for him, some people are more interested in asking either:
'How did he afford that?'
'What a waste of money'
'Did daddy buy that?'
For the record, the guy runs a successful property business, is 33, is married etc.
Granted, he had a priviliged upbringing, but so what?
I think some people judge success based on what their own limits are.
I'm not buying this at all. Go on, admit it, you HATE him, dont you? However instead of congratulating the guy and being happy for him, some people are more interested in asking either:
'How did he afford that?'
'What a waste of money'
'Did daddy buy that?'
For the record, the guy runs a successful property business, is 33, is married etc.
Granted, he had a priviliged upbringing, but so what?
I think some people judge success based on what their own limits are.
You'll be keying it next week when it sinks in I am right!!
triggersbroom said:
What is the politest way of saying fk off when someone asks you how much you paid for something?
I have this neighbour that constantly asks, and as I have to live with him next to me, want to say it in the nicest way possible.
I enjoy making up a good tale for anyone asks. I've got a few expensive bicycles and have sent a few people practically running to halfords in the past looking for a fictional end of line special deal.k off when someone asks you how much you paid for something? I have this neighbour that constantly asks, and as I have to live with him next to me, want to say it in the nicest way possible.
If i had a gallardo and someone asked me how much it costs i'd probably tell em it was a replica based on a toyota celica "got the kit off ebay for a grand" etc
TubbyRutter said:
triggersbroom said:
What is the politest way of saying fk off when someone asks you how much you paid for something?
Reply with "More than you can afford Pal" then race off!k off when someone asks you how much you paid for something?That should learn im.
Rags said:
Deva Link said:
Rags said:
A friend of mine just bought himself a Gallardo, good on him I say. He works hard, came into some money and bought an iconic car!
However instead of congratulating the guy and being happy for him, some people are more interested in asking either:
....
I think some people judge success based on what their own limits are.
This is what the class system is for in the UK. He should only mix with people who also drive Gallardos (or other similar vehicles) and then they wouldn't ask.However instead of congratulating the guy and being happy for him, some people are more interested in asking either:
....
I think some people judge success based on what their own limits are.
Isn't the saying "You can choose your friends...but you can't choose your family"?I'm 23, and a lad who used to go to school with me, who is the same age, came into a bit of money and was smart with it. He was then able to afford to apparently buy, I don't know if it was leased or anything, an F430 which he would drive into town in on a Friday night sometimes.
He sometimes gets mentioned in conversations with my mates, usually something along the lines of "What a ct" even though he was probably the quietest and most harmless person back in school, and still is very down to earth.
O/T, but has anyone experienced positive feedback with a nice car in other countries? I know America can be OK, I guess it depends on the car really.
He sometimes gets mentioned in conversations with my mates, usually something along the lines of "What a c
t" even though he was probably the quietest and most harmless person back in school, and still is very down to earth.O/T, but has anyone experienced positive feedback with a nice car in other countries? I know America can be OK, I guess it depends on the car really.
digger_R said:
Arese said:
I hate people like that. There's a guy I work with, always asks people 'How much did you pay for that?!' and even had the cheek to call me decadent for having a dishwasher. tt.
I thought everyone had hired help these days? I could give some things up but don't know where I'd be without my butler and maidst.pugwash4x4 said:
i always ask people what they paid for stuff
so i know how much harder i have to work to buy it myself!
good on him i say- we don't reward success enough in this country.
Exactly. I like to know how people afford things as it helps me target similar success. If I find out that he/she was given the money then I'm always less concerned about competing.so i know how much harder i have to work to buy it myself!
good on him i say- we don't reward success enough in this country.
In other words it's not envy, it's competitive.
Rags said:
A friend of mine just bought himself a Gallardo, good on him I say. He works hard, came into some money and bought an iconic car!
However instead of congratulating the guy and being happy for him, some people are more interested in asking either:
'How did he afford that?'
'What a waste of money'
'Did daddy buy that?'
For the record, the guy runs a successful property business, is 33, is married etc.
Granted, he had a priviliged upbringing, but so what?
I think some people judge success based on what their own limits are.
I had this when I bought my car, ok was a brand new car but was only £8k but these comments came from BMW driving private plated munt!!However instead of congratulating the guy and being happy for him, some people are more interested in asking either:
'How did he afford that?'
'What a waste of money'
'Did daddy buy that?'
For the record, the guy runs a successful property business, is 33, is married etc.
Granted, he had a priviliged upbringing, but so what?
I think some people judge success based on what their own limits are.
Really didn't go down well.
oyster said:
pugwash4x4 said:
i always ask people what they paid for stuff
so i know how much harder i have to work to buy it myself!
good on him i say- we don't reward success enough in this country.
Exactly. I like to know how people afford things as it helps me target similar success. If I find out that he/she was given the money then I'm always less concerned about competing.so i know how much harder i have to work to buy it myself!
good on him i say- we don't reward success enough in this country.
In other words it's not envy, it's competitive.
s. It's none of your business how much someone paid for something. Do you ask your mate "How much did you pay for this then?" when they buy a new house etc?blindswelledrat said:
Rags said:
A friend of mine just bought himself a Gallardo, good on him I say. He works hard, came into some money and bought an iconic car!
How did he "come into some money" ?Gassing Station | The Lounge | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff