Cheapness, meekness and weakness

I think stinginess in a person is my biggest turn off.

(This does not mean generosity is my biggest turn on)

I think this is largely a cultural thing for me - but I hate when people are not generous with what they have.

A couple of points to this:

1. As a child, it was important to share 'snacks'. Not only because I was told to do so, but if you shared your snacks - the day you got the granola bar you hated, surely someone would share their deliciousness with you.

2. The thing with sharing, if everyone does it - it works out completely fairly in the end. Case in point - if everyone in a group buys a round of drinks - it more or less will work out the same as if everyone made individual purchases (I am assuming drinks are similarly priced).

3. I just feel like the former option is nicer between friends. It is nice when someone does something for you. I hate splitting bills to the last dollar. It just puts a damper on things. If everyone takes the hit at a different time it is fair.

Most material things we have are really not that important. My brother coined the term "Christmas gift syndome" - I guess I would want to play with my toy only when he wanted to use it. Yeah, I'm not perfect. Me and my brother were also ridiculously competitive growing up.

Stuff is just stuff. You never miss what you share.

I make it a point never ask for money owed. Maybe become I am a non-confrontational pushover. I honestly would not run down a friend for the $5 from two weeks ago so you could get your allegros pizza. I would feel like a moron. If I am really bothered I would just modify my actions in the future. Meekness does not equal weakness. I hate fighting - especially about stupid shit.

Sesame Street take home message:
Sharing is caring. You never miss the last bite of something.