Frugality is a virtue, yet being excessively thrifty can appear stingy.
Some people may be stingy owing to financial difficulties, while others may have a personality feature that causes them to be such. Previously, a Chinese woman revealed that her lover likes to acquire used stuff. He had previously given her a pair of worn shoes as a gift, and now he has surprised her with second-hand lipstick, replete with evident evidence of past use, which has left her pretty irritated.
“My boyfriend is frugal and likes to buy second-hand items,” the original poster said on the internet. He’s also been thrifty with me, giving me used lipstick. She shared screenshots of their discussion, in which she stated, “I don’t want the lipstick you gave me.” You have the option of returning it.” “Why?” the lover asked. Just because it’s old?” This statement astounded her, and she reacted angrily, “How can you give me something that’s been used?”
Surprisingly, the boyfriend responded that the vendor stated that the lipstick had only been tested once, merely swiped on the palm, and had not touched the mouth, thus there was no need to be concerned. The lipstick’s initial price was over 400 RMB (about 253 MYR), however, the seller sold it for 300 RMB (approximately 190 MYR). He was certain that the merchant would not deceive anyone, saying, “Chinese people don’t cheat Chinese people.” He instructed her to sanitize the lipstick with alcohol, and it’s 100 RMB (about 63 MYR) less expensive than a fresh new one, making it difficult to resist.
When this incident was revealed, it drew the attention of many netizens, who recommended the original poster to quit her relationship with her boyfriend because it wasn’t about frugality but rather miserliness.
“Being thrifty for oneself is a virtue, but buying a second-hand gift for your birthday isn’t being thrifty, he’s just being stingy.”
“If he doesn’t spend even when he earns over ten thousand, then he’s not willing to invest in you. Break up.”
“It’s not about being thrifty; he just doesn’t care about you. Break up quickly.”
