24-07-2011, 12:18 PM
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Surely it's not a question of her not being able to afford the carpet, rather that her priorities lie elsewhere, ie in travelling.I think I'm a bit like her. Travelling and experiencing other cultures is an enriching experience, and if you enjoy it, as I do, it is a hugely important part of life.
25-07-2011, 07:34 AM
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Originally Posted by orangutan
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Surely it's not a question of her not being able to afford the carpet, rather that her priorities lie elsewhere, ie in travelling.I think I'm a bit like her. Travelling and experiencing other cultures is an enriching experience, and if you enjoy it, as I do, it is a hugely important part of life.
Why people use credit cards at all beats me.
25-07-2011, 07:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Antibrown
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No she can not afford a carpet and her holiday costs have gone onto her credit card.Why people use credit cards at all beats me.
25-07-2011, 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Uncle Joe
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Question AB - who are you to question her life-style choices??? - if she chooses to expand her knowledge and experience of other cultures - that's entirely her choice instead of replacing her carpet - good for her!!!
I am not questioning her lifestyle choices, I asked why holidays come before your home environment?
People are entitled to live how they choose, what I am trying to find out is how people think and why they make those choices.
25-07-2011, 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Uncle Joe
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Hmmmmmmm Do I detect a note of jealousy in your question and statements on this matter AB matey???
I am just curious why people spend unaffordable money on other things that are not necessary other than as some form of relaxation, rather than their home environment which they rely on for shelter and home comforts for most of their life.
25-07-2011, 04:16 PM
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I'd say because they get more emotional satisfaction from the trip than they do from making possibly necessary repairs on their house. Some people are more emotionally attached to their home, their shelter, their castle than others. At least that's my slant on it.25-07-2011, 08:01 PM
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Maybe the real question is how can some people choose to live in debt by taking credit for none essentials luxuries. People living a lifestyle beyond their means with an I want it now attitude whether they can afford it or not; be it holidays cars or whatever. It's happening all the time to a larger or lesser degree in the never never society.Would it concern you the same if she was paying for the holiday without taking credit?26-07-2011, 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by rueben
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Maybe the real question is how can some people choose to live in debt by taking credit for none essentials luxuries. People living a lifestyle beyond their means with an I want it now attitude whether they can afford it or not; be it holidays cars or whatever. It's happening all the time to a larger or lesser degree in the never never society.Would it concern you the same if she was paying for the holiday without taking credit?
I am not concerned about 'her' holiday it was just a generalisation as to what is happening and I was trying to understand the mentality of it.
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