Being cheap.
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Being cheap.
Why do some say Because I'm cheap I ..... It's like it is a badge of honor to wear proudly but to me it seems sad. I can't imagine feeling good about being cheap just to be cheap.
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I think there is a difference between
being cheap
Being a penny pincher
Being frugal
being careful with spendingl
I also think there is a difference between cheap and inexpensive and bargain-priced.
I usually think " cheap" Is a negative description of something or someone.
being cheap
Being a penny pincher
Being frugal
being careful with spendingl
I also think there is a difference between cheap and inexpensive and bargain-priced.
I usually think " cheap" Is a negative description of something or someone.
Last edited by bearisgray; 01-31-2024 at 05:06 PM.
#4
I don't call myself cheap, because I'm not. I am thrifty, but if I find something a little pricey that has great value to me (or as a perfect gift), I will buy it and be happy to have found it. I'd rather have less GOOD stuff to use, than tons of junky stuff.
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If you are cheap you withhold spending regardless of the consequences such as being cold for not paying gas bill cheap. However, if you like a bargain and save money when you can that is frugal. Frugal us a positive word.
#6
That's what I say! I'm not cheap, I'm frugal!! Cheap implies not paying your fair share. We have a friend that develops T-Rex arms when the bill arrives--too short to ever reach for the check!!
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Cheap is a personality that I stay away from. The ones I call cheap won't spend the money to buy what would be beneficial to them because they can make do with something not as beneficial. I don't have to be as frugal as I use to be but I still like to find a bargain.
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I don't care for the term. I like to say "frugal", but truly, some people really are cheap. And I'm not really either, especially where fabric is concerned. I do like to get a good deal, but if I like it, I'm fortunate that I can usually (and often do) buy it. LOL