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Every wonder why the public dislikes those that are courageous enough break ranks with the norm to become frugal in the purest sense?? These people are called.....scanvengers, skinflints, cheapskates and a whole host of other demeaning names because, IMO, they pose a thread to the paradigm of the norms thinking.
They alone fly in the face of what we are taught as consumers. If the truth were known we, the public, are envious of these people for avoiding the expense we wish we could with a life style that is considered repugnant to many.
Coming from a not very frugal person... If a persons 'frugality' doesnt affect me I could care less. When I have to deal with my cheap co workers complain for a week because they just bought a lunch because they forgot theirs its annoying. The other day this guy I work with took a 24 case of coke from the breakroom that was suppose to be for everyone. I went in their to grab a pop and there was nothing left and I see this numbnut walking out with an entire case.
I am in no way jealous of your lifestyle or anyone that is 'frugal'. If it brings me enjoyment and I can afford it I have no regrets with spending money. I think people are cheap that stack every penny they get their hands on in the bank and never learning to live a little.
I also think its funny that you had to make a thread saying that you are better then the non frugal people
Coming from a not very frugal person... If a persons 'frugality' doesnt affect me I could care less. When I have to deal with my cheap co workers complain for a week because they just bought a lunch because they forgot theirs its annoying. The other day this guy I work with took a 24 case of coke from the breakroom that was suppose to be for everyone. I went in their to grab a pop and there was nothing left and I see this numbnut walking out with an entire case.
I am in no way jealous of your lifestyle or anyone that is 'frugal'. If it brings me enjoyment and I can afford it I have no regrets with spending money. I think people are cheap that stack every penny they get their hands on in the bank and never learning to live a little.
I also think its funny that you had to make a thread saying that you are better then the non frugal people
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Every wonder why the public dislikes those that are courageous enough break ranks with the norm to become frugal in the purest sense?? These people are called.....scanvengers, skinflints, cheapskates and a whole host of other demeaning names because, IMO, they pose a thread to the paradigm of the norms thinking.
They alone fly in the face of what we are taught as consumers. If the truth were known we, the public, are envious of these people for avoiding the expense we wish we could with a life style that is considered repugnant to many.
Those terms you use are just words and they hold no power other than the power that we give them. When someone refers to me as a "skinflint" or "cheapskate" I give them a hearty smile and say "thank you". Because in MY vocabulary, they are compliments and not derogatory in the slightest.
People do what they feel comfortable doing and what makes them happy in this world. I do not respect those big spenders because I feel that their lifestyle is wasteful and over the top. However, as long as they can afford it, and hurt no one in the process, I really cannot complain to loudly. Therefore, if I live a lifestyle that is highly frugal by their standards, I expect the same courtesy. If they insist on being rude about it, the worst thing I can do is take offense, so I just pretend they meant it as a compliment. LOL
Well, I personally don't have any problem with someone who wants to live frugally.
For me, though, there is a line or really a zone that on one side is "frugal" and on the other side is "crazy skinflint" - example - we heat with firewood. I think that's frugal. Now if we wore coats inside the house all winter and only burnt enough wood to keep the pipes from freezing, that would be "crazy skinflint".
Although, I am certain some people would look at my income and say I'm well into "crazy skinflint" territory by burning wood instead of propane. I guess they are entitled to the opinion.
Now of course there are the Sheeple, who worry about what's trendy, and apparently have no independent thoughts of their own, and of course they consider me eccentric. To these Sheeple I offer the Ben Franklin quote below:
"As to the abuses I meet with, I number them among my honors. One cannot behave so as to obtain the esteem of the wise and the good without drawing on oneself at the same time the envy and malice of the foolish and wicked, and the latter is testimony of the former. The best men have always had their share of this treatment, and the more of it in proportion to their different and greater degree of merit. A man, therefore, has some reason to be ashamed of himself when he meets with none of it."
I think people are cheap that stack every penny they get their hands on in the bank and never learning to live a little.
I'm very frugal, but, at the same time, would never consider amassing money in the bank for a rainy day, because I might be out tomorrow, on a rainy day, on some rain-slicked road, and get broad-sided by a cheapwad who was forever procrastinating about spending the money to keep his car properly maintained, or waiting for the next big sale on brake pads or headlamps.
My frugality revolves around living a quality life and making sure my death is a happy one, meaning, never spending a dime on something I can't take with me when I die.
Travel, concerts, live theatre, movies, etc. If the day comes when I can take a car with me to the next world, then my priorities may shift in that direction.
I don't mind, I'm frugal but not over zealous about it. If you mean dumpster diving and street/"freegan" living though, no. I'm not a supporter and find it gross. Especially when done by people with the means to live better but who choose to live like bums, taking things from those who have no choice but to scavenge. I'm serious, I think some people who wander to far from the norm just have mental issues and try to cover it up with "lifestyle".
…get broad-sided by a cheapwad who was forever procrastinating about spending the money to keep his car properly maintained, or waiting for the next big sale on brake pads or headlamps.
You’re misrepresenting frugal people; they’re responsible with most everything not just money. I only needed 2 tires last year but after weighing the situation I bought 4. I bought a new car battery before last winter arrived.
I almost always wait for sales; especially car parts because replacing cheaply now is smarter than replacing expensively later! Lastly, the sooner I replace car parts the odds are good that I’ll get my money’s worth by using them longer—I rarely replace the same parts twice.
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Lastly, the sooner I replace car parts the odds are good that I’ll get my money’s worth by using them longer—I rarely replace the same parts twice.
