Income modesty

[StormRider]

I guess I'm conditioned from my sister always asking me then when I tell her she bitches because I don't help her with the expenses of raising her damn children.

You had children with your sister!?!!? :Q

 

[Static911]

i need a job

Static911

 

[compuwiz1]

Yep, I never tell people either. What's that old saying, "familiarity breeds contempt"? None of anybody's business. I don't consider asking someone what they make good form, or very respectful. I suppose it depends on how close you are to them, and how open the relationship. Most people can't keep a secret, from what I've found, so if you tell someone, everyone in your circle will soon know. Also in the corporate world, people get wierd if they think you are making too much money.

 

[Raspewtin]

I don't like to talk about money socially b/c I feel like I sometimes being evaluated or judged based on my income/net worth (at least my experience)

 

[Tauren]

1. It could be construed as bragging.
2. It may be an embarassment to the person telling.
3. It's impolite to put another person into either of these situations.

IMAO

 

[kami]

My friends are so envious of the ca$h i make that I don't mind sharing 😛 hehe

 

[treasurehunter]

I think people are just afraid that their relationship with that person could change if an income gap is revealed. Maybe it will lead to awkwardness or make one of the people feel inferior, etc. Having said that though, I generally haven't found a problem in getting my friends to tell me their income and vice-versa. . . .