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To find talking openly about money a bit vulgar?

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QuietAmberMember · 02/05/2026 15:18

I’ve always thought talking about exactly how much money you have is a bit vulgar and it’s something I’d never do myself. I know some people are very open about it but for me it just feels unnecessary and a bit uncomfortable.

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faithfultoGeorgeMichael · 02/05/2026 15:59

Its a British thing not to discuss money. In countries where everyones income is published there is far less inequality of income because they cannot get away with it!

Clefable · 02/05/2026 15:52

I think it’s fine in plenty of scenarios and I also think talking about salaries etc. should be more normalised. Keeping money as some dirty little secret is how businesses get away with taking the piss. Women are far less likely than men to ask for pay rises and things too.

Notmyreality · 02/05/2026 15:48

How terribly British.

MrThorpeHazell · 02/05/2026 15:36

I agree with you 100% OP.
Leave it to the Yanks.

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