It's vulgar, coming from where I do, to talk about money.
I came from a family in Texas who simply never spoke about money.
I think there's something in people where they often want to describe their personal experiences, but when it's regarding wealth, they're obviously very guarded. They're very worried about how people are going to react to what they say.
I think there's something in people where they often want to describe their personal experiences, but when it's regarding wealth, they're obviously very guarded.
The rule is not to talk about money with people who have much more or much less than you.
The way I grew up, I was always taught that it's uncouth to talk about money, and that's not what should inspire you.
I never talk about my money! It is interesting how awkward it is to talk about it, even though I talk about it in the abstract every day.
I am in an age group where it is rude to discuss money, and now it is all anyone cares about.
No one I knew talked about money. It's not an area of interest.
My record label always says you shouldn't talk about money because it makes people extremely uncomfortable. Refugees can't talk about money. Rappers can talk about money; refugees can't talk about money.
It's fine to discuss money in France, as long as you're complaining that you don't have enough, or boasting about getting a bargain.
I was raised not to talk about money. It was considered impolite.
The secrecy surrounding wealth and the anxiety of talking about money is absurd. If you are rich and you live well and you spend money and it is an essential part of your lifestyle, then you shouldn't be ashamed of talking about it. You shouldn't be ashamed of it. And I think you should accept it and be honest and open about it.
Almost half the adult population finds discussing the subject of money difficult. Slang words help us to navigate these conversations by making us feel more comfortable and confident.
It's true that in France there is always this ridiculous complex about money. Money is cursed, shameful, money disqualifies you . . . In America, even though it is a Protestant country, it's the opposite.
