FRUGAL: Eating out on a special occasion that you've saved for.
CHEAP: Eating out and then stiffing the waitress.
FRUGAL: Making a lavish picnic lunch for a date.
CHEAP: Inviting a friend to a restaurant and then calculating how much is "your" share.
FRUGAL: Spending a little planned money on a souvenir when traveling.
CHEAP: Bargaining down the price with someone who is making $4/day
FRUGAL: Using a rewards credit card to book a decent hotel when traveling.
CHEAP: Booking the least expensive hotel in the area, hoping the tripadvisor reviews won't apply to you.
What are some other good examples of the difference?
February 24, 2022 at 01:40AM
