Comments on: Can You Really Afford That Luxury Cruise?

By: SD Beauty 78

SD Beauty 78 — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 23:48:09 +0000

Is it rude to ask someone how the can afford something?
I only ask people that question when they're in their 20's and I know their parents aren't helping them.. and they have no job.. I get real curious how people can afford certain luxuries (cruises, vacations abroad, luxury cars). I mean.. where the HECK is the $ coming from?
i'm in my 20s

By: Mephisto

Mephisto — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 22:36:59 +0000

and if they told, then what….. then they have to dispose of you properly..
maybe you should find new friends.
On the other hand, I have the same issue, I wonder, 'I don't ask,' how they do it…
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If only the IRS and law enforcement would do their job..

By: Peachy Keen, Jelly Bean

Peachy Keen, Jelly Bean — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 22:34:59 +0000

Actually, that's very rude. It's none of your business how people spend their money. I don't care how "curious" you get. Just accept that that's what they want to with their money.
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By: W

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 22:32:59 +0000

Yes, it is rude. And it doesn't matter how old they or you are.
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By: sandy b

sandy b — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 22:30:59 +0000

Yes it is rude and none of your business no matter how old they are.
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By: tokvo

tokvo — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 22:28:59 +0000

Yes it is rude. Moreover, it can be uncomfortable for the askee.

One person said something about how it's worded, but I think that only applies to good friends and even then in special situations.

No reason to ask.
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By: ioana.florina

ioana.florina — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 22:26:59 +0000

well, it's really none of your business...
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By: the evil

the evil — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 22:24:59 +0000

don't worry about them. channel that energy into getting your own money. you too can be a baller.
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By: Mistress K

Mistress K — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 22:22:59 +0000

It is considered rude, but for most of them there is a very easy answer.

Credit cards. I'm now in my late twenties and I know so many people my age who are now so deep in debt they're credit is ruined and they're facing bankruptcy.

I used to wonder the same thing when they would go on their fancy vacations and buy brand new cars, and spend gobs of money whenever we went out together. They just loved to show off their "money". Well, now I have a nice home and nice things and they're trying to hide from the repo man. Ha Ha, it will catch up with them eventually.
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By: Lucille

Lucille — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 22:20:59 +0000

I only ask if they can afford something if they owe me money and aren't getting around to paying it back.
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