"For the love of money is the root of all....

My mum always taught me and have passed it on to my DCs "manners maketh the man" but not in this case it seems.

Sorry Glamma have I said something to upset you?

I think Glam may have meant 'he who shall not be named'!

Orca I too was told it was vulgar to talk about the value of your property, savings, jewellery, etc. or how much you earned or the size of a salary increase, except within the family. I think the housing boom changed all that because people would talk about and, indeed, gloat over how their property had increased in value since the previous week. I still think it is vulgar.

Actually, it's probably also sad if that is someone's main topic of conversation.

Orca not at all what I was saying is that it's vulgar to discuss things such as money,and anyone with manner's wouldn't do this,maybe it was the way it came out on the post I am known for getting things back to front it's a blonde thingy

Ella46 Thats what I meant in the beginning but it came out wrong "again".Thanks

I am unable to talk about my financial affairs as I do not really understand them..just if I am in the 'black or 'red'! I do sometimes admire people who know how /when to switch accounts etc to get better rates..or who has half an idea what the budget is all about!

I can understand if someone is having financial problems telling someone "sorry I can't afford that" and I respect that honesty and attitude. I suspect there are many GNetters who are financially secure due to a mixture of good luck, secure work, good health and sound investments. And I know there are some who struggle often due to factors beyond their control.
But I'd never dream of revealing my true worth on a public forum.

Understood glam

Orca A public forum is tactless and rude enough but someone revealing/boasting about all over the dinner table is a thousand times worse – especially when they are a guest.

Agreed. I'd probably never invite them in the first place Absent and certainly not a second time.

It is also the root of boredom - but if I may take issue Orca you say you would never reveal your "true worth" on a public forum, I am sure you and most GNetters would agree that your worth is nothing to do with money !
I can think of few people (other than 1 though,) whose interpretation of "true worth" has anything to do with money.

It's knowing the cost of everything and the and the value of nothing, isn't it? I can't remember who first said that but I was impressed to hear Rod Stewart say it this week.

Some of the people who wanted my father's ex to have the house said I had £10,000,000 in the bank.
If they can point out where it is I will let her relatives have the house.

Frank

Grace don't be pedantic. The thread is about money.

It is a virus.

Kitty I agree.

I am happy to talk about money and how best to save or protect it but not about my money/house/car etc. I don't think anyone on GN has any idea of what my financial situation is.

Frank who cares? Change the b****y tune.

I love that saying kitty but just had to google it to remind myself who said it. The answer - Oscar Wilde - who else would it be?

Sorry!! Didn't mean to offend, my point is precisely that a person's worth cannot be expressed in monetary terms.So the thread may be about money all you like - it is not about worth.

Who else indeed? I'm turning into a GN addict, and a grumpy one at that. Off out.

Orca me too [grumpy addict] emoticon here as well.

Gracesmum

Frank, I have to say you make me smile. I can't decide whether you are taking the pee or whether you really are just one of life's true eccentrics who has extraordinary experiences on a daily basis.

I agree with you about Frank, nightowl!