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

(37 Posts)
absent Sun 24-Mar-13 10:57:19

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.

Orca Sun 24-Mar-13 10:52:51

Understood glam

Orca Sun 24-Mar-13 10:51:57

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.

nanaej Sun 24-Mar-13 10:51:46

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! hmm

glammanana Sun 24-Mar-13 10:50:14

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

glammanana Sun 24-Mar-13 10:47:20

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 grinflowers

absent Sun 24-Mar-13 10:44:22

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

absent Sun 24-Mar-13 10:43:21

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.

Ella46 Sun 24-Mar-13 10:43:19

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

Orca Sun 24-Mar-13 10:39:42

Sorry Glamma have I said something to upset you? confused

glammanana Sun 24-Mar-13 10:25:15

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

Orca Sun 24-Mar-13 10:18:33

Is it me? I was always taught that boasting talking about your financial affairs was vulgar. Have things changed so much these days and is it now acceptable to let the world at large know exactly what you're worth? Or is it just the some people have never been taught learned this?