“Forgot my wallet” that’s not fiscally responsible that is CHEAP! Picking up a check is what friends do. Expecting everyone else to pay for you makes you a burden.
There’s frugality, then there’s just being cheap or miserly. Wealthy people being unwilling to redistribute their money is the primary reason why trickle down economics didn’t work. Besides, if they want him to donate some of his VAST wealth to the hospital he can write it off as a charitable donation so he won’t have to pay his usual taxes, ultimately it won’t even BE any kind of extra expense.
I have paid for many people who told me they could not afford to eat out but I have never gone out again with a person who pulled a trick like this until they reimbursed me for the previous time. I can be generous, but I don’t like feeling like a dupe.
There are a few athletes like that. They have good money managers, and will be able to retire before they are 40 and go into a good career after sports.
jagedlo about 6 years ago
Just seeing that look on Delray’s face…“Now I know where he gets it from!”
Nachikethass about 6 years ago
Called it yesterday!
I know, it was no mystery – but small victories!
mourdac Premium Member about 6 years ago
There’s a few sports stars who have live on their endorsement money and invest all of their salaries.
sbwertz about 6 years ago
That apple didn’t fall far from the tree.
Pipe Tobacco Premium Member about 6 years ago
Nothing wrong with being cautious with your money. Pinching a penny is a good thing.
phileaux about 6 years ago
“Forgot my wallet” that’s not fiscally responsible that is CHEAP! Picking up a check is what friends do. Expecting everyone else to pay for you makes you a burden.
BeniHanna6 Premium Member about 6 years ago
Cured a few of the “Forgot my wallet” crowd, I just say “we’ll wait, go get it”.
Dragoncat about 6 years ago
“Financial Advisor”? More like his Inspiration.
yangeldf about 6 years ago
There’s frugality, then there’s just being cheap or miserly. Wealthy people being unwilling to redistribute their money is the primary reason why trickle down economics didn’t work. Besides, if they want him to donate some of his VAST wealth to the hospital he can write it off as a charitable donation so he won’t have to pay his usual taxes, ultimately it won’t even BE any kind of extra expense.
DM2860 about 6 years ago
I have paid for many people who told me they could not afford to eat out but I have never gone out again with a person who pulled a trick like this until they reimbursed me for the previous time. I can be generous, but I don’t like feeling like a dupe.
ROY PICKETT about 6 years ago
Pinch a penny so tight that Abe turns blue!
sufamelico about 6 years ago
@ROY, Ooh ! ! Ooh! ! I know I know, It is called “Oxidation” (or patina, or sum’tin)
davetb1956 about 6 years ago
He’s pulling the I forgot my wallet and they haven’t even gotten anything yet.
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace about 6 years ago
One of my brothers always expected others to pay. We did.
The other always tries to pay. We often let him.
I always loved them both.
Teto85 Premium Member about 6 years ago
There are a few athletes like that. They have good money managers, and will be able to retire before they are 40 and go into a good career after sports.