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48 Times Choosing Beggars Were So Infuriating, They Had To Be Shamed Online
There’s a big difference between being frugal and being cheap. Frugal folks are smart with their money. They budget carefully and look for good deals, making sure they get the most out of every dollar they spend.
Cheap people, on the other hand, go to ridiculous lengths to avoid spending a single penny of their own, often at the expense of everyone around them. And honestly, they can be pretty exhausting to deal with.
So it’s no wonder plenty of Redditors have taken to r/ChoosingBeggars to call out their cheap buddies. Below, we’ve rounded up some of the wildest requests and most entitled moments they shared. Scroll down to check them out for yourself.
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#1
Bit Of A Meta Post From A Friend Who’s A Photographer
Binky Melnik 2 weeks ago
This is sooo genius that *everyone* needs to plaster their towns and cities with similar flyers! If everyone in a country became aware of these flyers, they’d (I would hope!) feel shame about how they’ve treated people in the past, and would stop expecting people to accept “exposure” as payment for their work! Social media also needs to plaster this everywhere, too. Let’s spread the shame and embarrassment! (I can’t WAIT to see the responses from the losers defending their offers of exposure as payment!)
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#2
My Artist Friend Have Dealt With Choosing Beggars Before
#3
“It’s For My Wedding”
We like to think that good friendships can survive just about anything. Money, however, has a way of making things complicated.
Maybe one friend earns much more than the other, or someone regularly avoids paying their share. When that keeps happening, even a close relationship can slowly start to sour.
#4
My Friend Got Shorted By A Pretty Major Influencer
#5
A Friend Of Mine Just Sent Me This. Why Is It That "Cash Ready" Means You Should Get An Incredible Deal?
Binky Melnik 2 weeks ago (edited)
“I need to inconvenience you as much as I possibly can, and I’m willing to give you 40% of what you’re asking for the pleasure of giving you a hard time!”
#6
My Friend Was Trying To Give Away His Couch And Got This Lovely "Offer"
Upstaged75 2 weeks ago
I paid one of those junk removal companies $50 to take away an old couch. $300 is nuts! This person is a scammer. A bold one!
And this seems to happen fairly often. A national study by Bread Financial found that 21% of people had permanently ended a friendship over money issues. Another 26% said they felt financially incompatible with certain friends.
LendingTree found an even higher figure, with 36% of Americans saying they had lost a friendship because of money.
#7
Asked A "Friend" For A Coffee When Visiting The City He's Living In A While Back And Was Amazed By His Response
#8
My Friend Ran Into One In The Wild!
#9
A Friend Got This Today...wth!
Binky Melnik 2 weeks ago
And if you can’t afford a present for your nephew, then don’t bother people preparing for a baby!
Of course, watching what you spend can be a very good thing. The trouble starts when saving money begins affecting everyone around you.
Etiquette expert Thomas Farley explained to CNBC that the difference between being frugal and being cheap often comes down to whether other people suffer because of your choices.
Someone can have plenty of money and still be a cheapskate if they repeatedly refuse to pay their fair share.
#10
A Fb Friend Said They Couldn't Afford To Eat After Their Boyfriend Moved Out, I Offered To Send Them Food
#11
“Good Friend” Wants Free Custom Sneakers
Binky Melnik 2 weeks ago
She not only was expecting the *service* for free, but also the sneakers, too? Who thinks doing this to a “friend” is the right thing to do? Man; the “friends” on this page are more like greasy enemies, and the people they’re trying to take advantage of don’t deserve this!
#12
Anyone Want To Help Me Respond To This "Friend" I Haven't Spoken To In Several Years?
I am a full time professional photographer
I charge between £350-2k per shoot. Depending on the editing / work involved.
I've had no income for a YEAR as we where forced to close due to covid restrictions.
This girl works in the creative sector. She should know better.
Linda Conaghan 2 weeks ago
I'd do it, take the photos for free then charge her $100 or so for each photo she wants - the photoshoot was free, the photos aren't.
That kind of behavior can ruin the mood when friends spend time together. FinanceBuzz notes that constantly scrutinizing shared expenses can make others feel uncomfortable or undervalued.
Insisting on splitting every bill down to the last cent can also make a relaxed dinner suddenly feel like a business transaction. After enough awkward outings, friends may simply stop extending invitations.
#13
The Sheer Audacity Of Someone Who Stopped Associating With Our Friend Circle "To Pursue A Richer Life"
Binky Melnik 2 weeks ago
Does “mates” imply you give eah other cash? Is that part of the definition? I’ve known an awful lotta mates and never saw this in action, but then again, I’m not aware of how it works in *all* places where people use the term.
#14
My Friends Son Is Selling Their Pokemon Cards And This Happened
#15
This Is My Friend Who Started A Small T Shirt Business A Few Months Aho
Cheapness can show up in other ways too. FinanceBuzz points out that refusing to contribute to group gifts or making friends feel guilty about their spending can create resentment.
Saving money is a personal choice, so there is little reason to judge someone else for spending theirs differently.
And when it comes to gifts, thoughtfulness usually matters far more than the price tag. Something inexpensive can still show that you genuinely cared enough to put effort into it.
#16
I Paint And Do Calligraphy And Hand Lettering. Conversation I Had Last Night With My Cousins "Friend"
#17
Tl;dr: "You're My Friend/Partner So Give Me Money"
YakFactory 2 weeks ago
$2000 for a child's birthday party!! Some people have high expectations, way above the realms of reality. Pizza, ice cream , a cake and games at home does not cost $2000.
#18
My Friend Adopted A Cat So I Want One Free And I Don't Care If He's Already Rehomed
Lukas (alt) 2 weeks ago
I was shocked by 1,500 dollars for a cat, but it's SEK (about 152 USD)
So how do you avoid becoming the friend everyone secretly dreads discussing money with? According to Farley, one of the easiest things you can do is pay attention to how your group normally handles expenses.
If everyone usually pays for exactly what they ordered, doing the same is perfectly reasonable. If the group tends to split bills evenly, repeatedly calculating every tiny difference could start to annoy everyone.
#19
Facebook Friend Made The Mistake Of Giving Someone Money. Got To Love The Spirit Of The Holidays
#20
Facebook Friend On What/What Not To Buy Her For Birthday
Binky Melnik 2 weeks ago
For some reason, I suddenly really, REALLY need to know what her friends got her for her 21st birthday! I know that if I received a message like this, the poster wouldn’t get so much as a piece of taffy from me.
#21
When Your Friend Blocks You Because You Didn’t Give Her Money After Your Mom Passed Away
It also helps to be upfront when something genuinely does not fit your budget. Farley says friends are unlikely to see someone as cheap simply because they cannot afford an expensive restaurant or trip.
Saying so ahead of time gives everyone a chance to make different plans. You might suggest somewhere more affordable or simply skip an outing that would leave you struggling financially.
#22
Not Me, But An Experience My Friend Had While Trying To Sell A Couch
Binky Melnik 2 weeks ago
Then go hassle the guy with the cheaper one. Someone who does this is not your “friend,” obviously, and who wants someone THIS stupid and cheap for a friend?
#23
Guy On My Friends Bachelor Group... Don’t Even Know Him That Well
#24
Sounds Like Their Friend Didn’t Want To Give Them Their Netflix Password
At the end of the day, nobody should put themselves into financial trouble just to keep their friends happy.
Still, friendships involve some amount of give and take. Saving a few dollars probably will not feel like much of a victory if it regularly leaves the people closest to you feeling used or unappreciated.
Being careful with money is smart. Just make sure your savings are not coming at the expense of your friendships.
#25
My Friend Accidentally Sent Money To The Wrong Number; Apparently It Wasn't Enough
#26
Did A Couple Of Free Album Designs For A Friend And Now An Entitled Beggar Things He Gets Them For Free Too Even Though I Don’t Know Him
#27
Free Brand New Clothes Only Please. (Not Mine, Friends Post)
StumblingThroughLife 2 weeks ago
😶. Wow. The cheek of it, lol. And talk about airing your dirty laundry, lol.
#28
Taken From A Friend On Facebook
#29
Bride Wants My Photographer Friend To Learn Another Photographer's "Style" And Basically Give Her A Discount For A Wedding That's In A Couple Of Weeks
Lukas (alt) 2 weeks ago
From OP: "EDIT: (1 year later) - they made it to April and then they broke up. She was trying to become an influencer when she got stuck at home and she went on about how he wasn't a supportive husband (read: he wouldn't take photos of her). She never found a photographer for her wedding though, so her cousin did it and she was angry that the photos his family took from their iPhones were better than the ones her cousin did that she paid nothing for."
#30
"Friend" Asks Me To Vote For Her In A Beauty Pageant, Where I Pay $1 For 1 Vote. Proceeds To Ask For 1600 Votes
Lukas (alt) 2 weeks ago
From OP: "UPDATE: She ended the voting round with a total of 0 points and didn’t making it through the first round of the actual beauty pageant 😃 The winner had just over 1800 votes last I checked. For everyone asking, this was during the summer. And the marriage thing was a joke between us, like “if we’re both still single by xx age we’re getting married”
#31
My Friends Recent Exposure To The World Of Asking Stuff For Free
#32
Old Friend Think I’m Clout Chasing And Demands More Money For His Kickstarter
#33
An Old Friend From College Asked For “Help” With A Paper
#34
This Google Review For A Friendly Australian Skate Shop
Watermelon 2 weeks ago
Shay-lee is crazy, sure, but I'm also more than a little bit confused; _why_ did their website let her order them ??? That's on them.
#35
When The Swag Your Friends Bought For You Just Isn’t Cutting It Anymore
#36
Photographer Friend Of Mine Got These Off A Hardcore Band Wanting A Shoot Done!
Binky Melnik 2 weeks ago (edited)
My ears hurt just imagining the lyrics these illiterate, cheap, and stupid “band members” write. I wish I could be in Manchester when the photographer runs a train on these baddies! 😀
#37
Guy Gets A Fine As A Consequence Of His Own Actions. Asks Friend To Split The Fine Because They Happened To Be There Too.. (Also, Not My Messages)
#38
This Cb Apparently *needs* A New Skirt For A Party...but Can’t Afford It. Facebook Friends’ Wallets To The Rescue! After All, This Request Is Entirely Reasonable Considering They *could* Be Asking For A Lot More, Right?
Lily bloom 2 weeks ago
As a thrift store textile processor, I can assure you, there are hella cute skirts at thrift stores at decent prices and no wait for delivery
#39
What An Amazing Opportunity!
Binky Melnik 2 weeks ago (edited)
I would think this *might* get a few nibbles but ONLY if you pay for ALL the materials! Expecting the INSTALLERS who are working for FREE to foot part of the bill for YOUR roof, from which they’ll derive NO BENEFIT, is absolutely INSANE and cries out for a wellness check followed by hospitalization!
#40
"Customer" Wants To Buy My Friend's Art, But First He Needs To Borrow $40
#41
A Friend From High School
#42
My Friend Encountered The Worst Cb Tonight When Trying To Find Homes For Puppies That Her Dog Had
My friend sent these to me in a panic tonight, she rescued a very pregnant husky a little while ago and now she’s adopting out the puppies. Her coworker gave her phone number out to this crazy CB without my friend’s permission. Coworker isn’t even friends with my friend, she took her number off the work schedule and gave it to CB.
#43
Friend Is Trying To Sell Her iPhone On Gumtree
#44
Are Baby Crocodiles Worth Over A Grand? Asking For A Friend. Also Not My Messages 🤣
#45
Choosing Beggar Wants To Know Why Her Friend, Who Is Being Ruined By A Divorce, Doesn’t Have The Cash To Splash Out On A Spa Day For The Two Of Them
Michael Largey 2 weeks ago
A day at a spa is gone after a day. A book will stay with you forever.
#46
This Happened To One Of My Friends On Twitter (She Does Art Commissions)
Lily bloom 2 weeks ago
I hope they replied instantly "I do not see this as a necessary job as those pay money"
#47
Jobless, Pregnant Friend Dreaming Big For Her Birthday
#48
An Old Friend Of Mine, Posted This On The Sitter Page We're Both On. Fails To Mention She Lives 20 Minutes Away From Town And Her It's 4 Kids Under The Age Of 3. Someone Did The Math In The Comments And It's A $1 An Hour Per Kid
Lily bloom 2 weeks ago
Can her and the friend not take shifts between watching the kids and caring for the horses?
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Janissary35680 2 weeks ago
A vulgar Turkish response when someone tries to seriously lowball an offer and says they can find it cheaper somewhere else is “Let me know who you find so I can scrẹw them too.”
Janissary35680 2 weeks ago
A vulgar Turkish response when someone tries to seriously lowball an offer and says they can find it cheaper somewhere else is “Let me know who you find so I can scrẹw them too.”
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