We live in a time when stretching every dollar matters. Many of us work hard just to cover basic expenses, so finding small ways to save can genuinely make a difference.
But then there are people who push frugality far past the reasonable limit—those who drift from “careful with money” to outright “cheap.” And sometimes, it’s their kids who end up stuck dealing with the fallout.
Story 1
When my dad first moved into his place, he scheduled a free demonstration for an under-sink water filtration system. The salesman used a bar of soap during the pitch and left it behind afterward.
My dad then called four more companies just to get additional free demos—only so he could collect the free soap bars. He never had the slightest intention of actually buying a filter.
He pulls stunts like this all the time, and it’s only gotten worse as he’s gotten older. At this point, I’ve just accepted that this is who he is.
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