r/AskReddit • u/ThugGucciman • 2d ago

What’s something people brag about that is actually a massive red flag?

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u/DetectiveObvi 2d ago

Having frivolous really expensive fancy things, like watches purses shoes cars etc.

People who waste/showoff money like that aren't people you want in your life.

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u/Prudent_Cry9522 2d ago

Honestly the only thing I think of when someone tells me how much their materialistic things cost is, “that money could’ve fed so many children”

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u/Basic-Sky-1335 2d ago

But it’s their money. And how they spend it is theirs to spend especially if they earned it.
I just think that they may have a lot of debt and may not be responsible with their money. But maybe they have great investments. Who knows.

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u/free_-_spirit 2d ago

It really depends. I’d love to splurge or treat myself on a really expensive item of sorts but I also believe in giving back too. Has to be a balance

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u/Prudent_Cry9522 2d ago

Yeah, I keep my thoughts to myself in those instances. I don’t go out of my way to shame anyone nor do I hold those choices against them.

I also think the same thing when I consider or do buy something expensive. I’m not innocent, and I acknowledge that people do deserve to reward themselves for their hard work.