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Article created by: Denis Krotovas

Very often, the habits that we pick up in our childhood stay with us throughout our lives. This may apply to many things, like how we use our money, handle our relationships, or even manage our houses. It might even serve us well to hang on to some habits like that.

In this particular list, folks are opening up about all the “poor people” practices they won’t quit, no matter how much money they make. Some of these ideas make a lot of sense because they help people live within their means and be content with what they have.

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#1

Plate with leftover food scraps and utensils on wooden table, illustrating habits related to food waste and poor people lifestyle. I’m never going to waste food if I can help it. The fact that people casually throw away half of a meal is crazy to me, especially when it’s at a restaurant where they paid a $100+ bill.

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    Hand holding cracked screen smartphone over wooden floor, illustrating habits people never give up despite damage. I don't upgrade my phone until it stops being functional.

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    #3

    Several plastic shopping bags filled with groceries, highlighting common habits associated with everyday purchases. Using grocery bags as trash bags.

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    #4

    Frozen meat pieces stored in a freezer drawer, illustrating habits that folks will never give up despite stereotypes. Buying meat when it goes on sale, portioning it into useful amounts, and then freezing it for later.

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    Bacon Tentacles
    Bacon Tentacles
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Vacuum sealer and a local chef store FTW.

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    #5

    Person holding a gray shirt on a hanger, illustrating common habits that folks will never give up. Wearing shirts that still fit me, even several years later.

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    #6

    Hand pressing a light switch on a white wall, illustrating habits that folks will never give up. Turning lights off when i leave the room.

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    #7

    Hand throwing leftover food on a plate into a white trash bin illustrating habits people never give up. I know people who don't eat leftovers. This is just so wasteful. Food is food is food. Throwing food away because it's a day old is way too foreign a concept for me. I also can eat the same thing 3 days in a row and not be bothered about it. If that's what there is, that's what I'm eating. I can afford variety now, but wasting food? I just can't do it. .

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    #8

    Hand squeezing lotion from a bottle onto palm, illustrating habits that folks will never give up even if labeled for poor people. Using every single last drop of any products/eating all my food. Lotion? I am cutting open the tube. Shrimp shells?- soup time.

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    #9

    Glass jars filled with nuts and various pasta types on a windowsill, illustrating habits related to food storage. Reusing containers, especially glass jars, for any kind of storage needs. Buttons, pens, coins, plant cuttings? They’re all going in repurposed jars!

    butterbuns_megatron , Sarah Chai Report

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    #10

    Young woman reading a book in a library surrounded by shelves full of diverse books on various subjects and habits. Borrowing from the library.

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    #11

    Young woman sitting in a car, smiling and holding the steering wheel, illustrating habits people never give up. Driving a sensible car that I have paid off. I have zero desire to upgrade to some mid-tier sedan of a particular make so that I can signal that I’m moderately well off.

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    #12

    Two people reviewing a menu at a restaurant table, illustrating habits related to dining choices and spending. Checking restaurant prices before looking at the menu like a broke muscle memory reflex.

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    #13

    Person holding a spoon and eating yogurt with fruit near a laptop, illustrating habits that folks never give up. Licking yogurt tops to maximize value.

    bryanczarniack , pixel-shot.com Report

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    Bacon Tentacles
    Bacon Tentacles
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also makes the garbage smell less.

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    #14

    Young man in a denim jacket thoughtfully choosing products while shopping, illustrating common habits people never give up. First step before any non-staple purchase is an argument from myself as to why it isn't necessary.

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    #15

    Two slices of buttered toast on a blue plate resting on a gray fabric surface, illustrating common habits. Toast with butter, sugar and cinnamon.

    BumpinBakes , Tinfoilhat14 Report

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    #16

    Glass jar partially filled with coins on wooden surface, illustrating habits related to money and poor people. I pick up any coins found on the ground. Penny jar going strong.

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    #17

    Close-up of screws and tools on a workbench, illustrating common habits and items often kept despite being labeled poor people habits. Leftover nuts and bolts (and other hardware/fasteners/tools) from new furniture kits, old broken appliances, etc. It goes to the garage so I can use it in 15 years.

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    #18

    Woman at a market holding fresh carrots in a reusable bag, showcasing habits related to affordable and sustainable living choices. Compare prices per unit

    Edit. Per unit of measure. For example $0.36 per gram.

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    #19

    Young woman looking through a clothing rack in a thrift store, illustrating habits people never give up despite stereotypes. Checking Clearance at clothing stores first. Sometimes I find great things for really cheap. Also, wait for the highest possible percentage off on a going out of business sale.

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    #20

    Woman in red top pouring water from a jug with lemon into a glass representing habits people never give up. Ordering water out to eat. Even soft drinks are like $5 at some places. I stopped getting a beer at concerts & sporting events once they hit $10.

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    #21

    Aldi store exterior with a person collecting shopping carts, illustrating common grocery habits linked to poor people. I like shopping at Aldi.

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    #22

    Kitchen counter with paper towels and a wooden knife block, highlighting common habits in everyday kitchen setups. If I use paper towels to just dry my clean hands, I don’t throw it away right away if there’s crumbs to clean up or a spill I use those same paper towels 🙈.

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    #23

    Instant noodles in a white bowl with broth and seasoning, representing habits linked to poor people choices. Never stop buying Instant noddles, those have saved my life in my worst days when I only had 5$ for whole 2 weeks for my next paycheck lol.

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    #24

    Black Friday sale sign in a store window showing 50 percent off, highlighting common habits during discount shopping. Looking for the best deal-not the cheapest, but best quality for price…and coupons.

    waltzing123 , Ashkan Forouzani Report

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    #25

    Man sitting at a table with laptop and coffee, appearing thoughtful about habits people never give up. Buying things used if it is an option. Saved thousands on things over the years.

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    #26

    Person using lotion pump bottle, illustrating one of the 30 habits folks will never give up even if considered poor. Putting water in hand soap to make it last longer.

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    #27

    Bowl of instant noodles topped with a fried egg and green onions, representing habits associated with poor people. I grew up with no money and now even though I have enough, I still really love eating my povvo meals - instant ramen with an egg, vegemite toast with cheese. Though that might just be childhood nostalgia.

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    #28

    Two paper grocery bags filled with fruits and vegetables, illustrating common habits related to poor people. Putting a grocery bag in the bathroom trashcan as a liner.

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    #29

    Person holding cash and wallet over a plate of food illustrating habits related to money and poor people stereotypes. When I buy a meal I generally refuse to buy anything that takes more than one hour of labor to pay for.

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    #30

    Young woman holding shopping bags looking stressed in a clothing store, illustrating habits people never give up. Feeling guilt whilst shopping.

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