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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Bringing up “ too expensive for your budget” can make others feel obligated to cover some of the expenses/sounds like you are phishing for them to do that- even if you aren’t.  Or, it can make others feel like you find their spending to be frivolous.  It just doesn’t sound like or helpful to talk about your money or lack there of.[/quote]

I completely disagree. Someone has said that to me before and I appreciated knowing that they weren't just turning something down because they didn't like us. It made me be more attentive about "reading the room," too, and making sure that social interactions with the group weren't too heavily waited to pricey things to avoid her or someone else feeling left out or pressured to spent more than their means. [/quote]

Agree.  I don't feel obligated at all in these cases, and it's helpful to know what to propose to whom, in terms of cost.  I'm happy to treat people if I know cost is an issue and it's not for us in a given case, but I appreciate the candor.[/quote]

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