Social Settings are Exceptions to Complete Frugality
The purpose of this blog is to help you save money. And there are always times when you need to make a decision between doing something and paying money for it, or not doing it and keeping your money. Obviously if you want to save more, you will choose not to pay. But every once-in-awhile that decision falls into a gray area; an area whose optimal decision depends on an entirely different measurement of success. One particular example of this is money vs. social personality.
Sometimes You Have to Spend to Stay Cool
The truth is this happens all the time, and in many cases it’s just too hard to avoid. You may be out with friends or co-workers and know that you can get another round of bowling for free with that deal you found yesterday, but you just have to suck it up and pay the fees to avoid looking like a social outcast. And if you don’t pay, there’s always the personal loss of not being able to partake in the activity. I am writing to say that you should sacrifice a little in these scenarios to keep you and your friends happy.
But there are exceptions to the exception too. For instance, if you knew you were going to go bowling, you could still get the coupon for the free round and take it with you. Who knows, if it’s printable you could print one for everyone and surprise them. Then, instead of looking like a cheapskate, you’d be the night’s hero!
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