Things that are worth spending lots of money on, and vice versa
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Tipping, well I do not like it but like most I follow the custom. I remain of the view that employers should pay their staff appropriately and not expect their customers to make up any shortfall. The expense hawks at my firm carefully regulate the amount. 15% is allowed, over that and it is on you. What really burns me is the tipping expectation on wine. Does is take an additional $22.50 of effort to open a $200 bottle versus $50 bottle?
For me, it's a sense of security.I have a uncle on my Father's side.We'll call him uncle loser.He's 66 now and does not have a pot to piss in.He's pitied.I have no desire to be that guy in my 60's.Dignity in old age is my plan for my money
Good point Re the wine.
I rarely drink. I've gone years with 0 alcohol intake.
Sometimes (like my very bad experience at Edulis) I get the hairy eyeball at restaurants when they ask me what I'm drinking and I tell them a coke. I can see it in their eyes that they are pissed because I'm not ordering that 50 or100 dollar bottle of wine.
Others don't even bat an eye.
The one ls who give attitude for me not drinking get max 15 percent. Maybe on the pretax total then too. (why should I tip on HST?)
Drunk patrons are the best tippers. Also, it is easy to get them to pick up the tab for the entire group (it works with our boss).
Edit: Not so much in Toronto but when I lived in Montreal many places allowed you to bring your own wine.
I save money by buying expensive clothes because they last longer. I can wear a pair of Samuelsohn trousers for 10 years, so I get my money's worth out of it while looking good and being comfortable.
Same with shoes. A pair of Allen Edmonds shoes will last me for 20 years. Top grain breathable leather that looks good and is also durable.
I save money by eating in, not drinking or smoking and buying exactly what I want, not something close to what I want for less money and then going out and having to buy what I want.
I have a friend who is always looking for the cheap alternative. I swear he spends just as much money as me because he has to buy twice. The latest example was a bipod for his rifle. I bought a Harris BRM bipod, but he didn't want to buy it because it was over $100, so he bought an NC Star. Now he has to buy a Harris because the NCStar doesn't have notched legs and the legs shift from the recoil, so his point of aim changes.
Same with shoes. A pair of Allen Edmonds shoes will last me for 20 years. Top grain breathable leather that looks good and is also durable.
I save money by eating in, not drinking or smoking and buying exactly what I want, not something close to what I want for less money and then going out and having to buy what I want.
I have a friend who is always looking for the cheap alternative. I swear he spends just as much money as me because he has to buy twice. The latest example was a bipod for his rifle. I bought a Harris BRM bipod, but he didn't want to buy it because it was over $100, so he bought an NC Star. Now he has to buy a Harris because the NCStar doesn't have notched legs and the legs shift from the recoil, so his point of aim changes.
Precisely, money gives peace of mind. Lessons stress. I could pretty much buy anything I want whenever I want to. I go to work not because I have to. Money gives you more choices and we all know women like money so if you like women you need money.
