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Some folks are very generous giving gifts to others and very cheapskatey when buying for themselves. Others are opposites. WHY?

Some are totally exuberant and extravagant when it comes to indulging themselves and extremely cheap and scroogy pinchpenny grudging cheapskates when it comes to giving to others.

Is that nature or nurture?

Posted - December 27, 2019

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  • 19937
    There is little that I need at this point in time.  I'm not high maintenance, so I have no trouble giving to those who are not as fortunate.
      December 27, 2019 7:49 AM MST
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  • 113301
    Ditto for us L. Thank you for your reply. You got back home safe and sound. Hope your holiday with family was super awesome! :)
      December 27, 2019 7:59 AM MST
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  • 19937
    I left PA very early yesterday, hit no traffic on he way home, which is what I was hoping would be the case.  My sister and brother-in-law both had to work, so there was no point I staying.  We went to my niece's mother-in-law for Christmas dinner.  She made a filet mignon roast, baby carrots, roasted red potatoes, asparagus and a spring salad.  There was a fruit tart and chocolate cake with cream cheese icing and Limoncello for an after-dinner liqueur.  All in all, it was lovely gathering.  

    Hope you and Jim had a good Christmas.  I recall you said it would be just the two of you.  
      December 27, 2019 8:05 AM MST
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  • 113301
    Filet mignon ROAST? Bet that was succulently awesome L. It sounds extremely elegant to moi. Thank you for your reply and sorry for the long delay acknowledging it! :)
      January 8, 2020 12:45 AM MST
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  • 19937
    Everything was delicious.  No problem with the response - whenever you have the time. :)  Happy Wednesday. :)
      January 8, 2020 5:04 AM MST
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  • 113301
    I get behind a lot and sometimes I never catch up. My saddest memory of that was after an Answerbagger had passed away someone notified all her friends on AB. I went back over every response and answered all of hers posthumously. I hope wherever she was she knew and I apologized for the lousy timing. I still feel bad about it and I don't even remember her name. But I remember her fine replies and I guess that's a kind of immortality until I'm gone. Thank you for your reply my friend! :)
      January 8, 2020 5:17 AM MST
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  • 19937
    I realize you don't just sit in front of your laptop all day answering people.  Not to worry. :)
      January 8, 2020 5:21 AM MST
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  • 113301
    You are very kind and understanding sweetie. Merci bigly! :)
      January 8, 2020 5:28 AM MST
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  • 19937
    Not always. :)
      January 8, 2020 8:05 AM MST
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  • 113301
    You mean you aren't? Well all I know is my long association with you. That's all I can go by sweetie. If you are a meanie to others that would be very surprising to me. All I see is kindness and thoughtfulness and intelligence. GEEZ you are terrible aren't you? Just joking. You know what though? People bring out the best in us or the worst in us. I'm gonna ask. Thank you for your reply! :) ((hugs)) This post was edited by RosieG at January 8, 2020 9:44 AM MST
      January 8, 2020 8:54 AM MST
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  • 19937
    I try to be civil to everyone, but now and then, someone will egg me on and I just let go.  :)
      January 8, 2020 9:37 AM MST
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  • 113301
    I'd sure like to be a fly on the wall and witness THAT! Thanks for your reply L. Me? I have my moments. I would not want to be on the other end of what I can dish out when sufficiently ticked off! Trust me on this! :)
      January 8, 2020 9:42 AM MST
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  • 19937
    I'm the same.  Takes me a while to get made, but when I do - watch out!
      January 8, 2020 2:23 PM MST
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  • 113301
    Happy Thursday to thee L! :)
      January 9, 2020 2:33 AM MST
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  • 19937
    Same to you. :)
      January 9, 2020 5:22 AM MST
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  • 113301
    :):):)
      January 9, 2020 5:44 AM MST
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