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[quote=Anonymous]FIL does sound like a piece of work. My grandfather was similar (though well-off but much less rich). People who make their fortune in very blue collar jobs seem to often have weird hangups about money. We used to slip the server an extra $20 (we never went to expensive places with him) because we were embarrassed about his poor tipping practices. He would brag that when one of his sons asked for help with paying for college, he told him, “When you get down to your last dollar, then you can come to me for help.” In your case, I would ask for separate checks but maybe tip a little extra to make up for his cheapness when you go out together. May plan your own vacations but occasionally invite the in-laws so that at least you are doing what you want. Or don’t—not all of us vacation with family. [/quote]
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