Talking point: What's your attitude towards money?

This week's talking point revolves around the topic of money. Go over the questions below before your discussion, so that you get familiar with the topic, ideas flow more easily and you can sort out some vocabulary problems.

• How much do you think about money in general?
• Are you a spender or a saver? 
• Do you budget?
• Have you ever borrowed or lent money?
• What's the last 'big' thing you have bought?
• How do you feel about credit cards?

• Do you know anyone who's really mean?
• Do you know anyone who's extremely generous with money?
• Do you usually tip?
• Do you ever play gambling games or do the lottery or the football pools?

• Do you often wonder how much money others have? 
• Are you more likely to choose a career because it pays well or because you love doing the work? 
• What do you think someone’s economic position says about him or her? 
• Do you feel uncomfortable when discussing money? 
• Do you think that one’s economic position is a private thing?

To gain some background information about the topic you can read Rob Lieber's article for The New York Times Net-Worth Obsession.

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Some other Talking points entries on this blog related to money are

What would you do if you won the lottery?

What have you done to earn money?