Double Standard... Comeback Needed!

[Magic Mom]

Why does she need a snappy comeback though? The OP constantly asks them out for dinner/drinks and they don't want to spend the money. The OP's friends constantly ask about buying ATVs and the OP doesn't want to spend the money. Why is there a need for anything snappy? Everyone spends their money how they see fit. Some people think it is crazy to do without to save for a vacation while others spend all out everyday. It is just different spending styles. Why is the OP's way the right way only? I think it is silly to get annoyed about something like this. Oh- and those comments will only make you look petty and snide.

The best answer so far.

 

[Jennasis]

Why does she need a snappy comeback though? The OP constantly asks them out for dinner/drinks and they don't want to spend the money. The OP's friends constantly ask about buying ATVs and the OP doesn't want to spend the money. Why is there a need for anything snappy? Everyone spends their money how they see fit. Some people think it is crazy to do without to save for a vacation while others spend all out everyday. It is just different spending styles. Why is the OP's way the right way only? I think it is silly to get annoyed about something like this. Oh- and those comments will only make you look petty and snide.

Cause she wants one.

I suppose the most succinct would be "You spend YOUR money the way YOU want, and WE'LL spend our money the way WE want."

Of course there's always "Pppphhhhhhhllllllllllllllbbtttttt"

 

[Disney Doll]

I agree with the prior poster. Sounds like they you get more grief from them than joy so I'd just quit asking them out.

But, to answer your question as to what to say, just say this:

"So you're totally okay with us spending 6,000.00 on quads but when it comes to a 50.00 night of dinner and drinks that's too steep for you? Cause that's a heck of a double standard and hey, you could get hit by a car tomorrow."

Every time they say that, it's a dig. They know darned well if you wanted quads that bad, you'd have them by now. They're basically saying "hey look at us, we've got quads and you don't" and I'd totally call them out on it, no spiffy comeback needed. Right to the point.

I agree with this.

 

[Mouse House Mama]

Cause she wants one.

I suppose the most succinct would be "You spend YOUR money the way YOU want, and WE'LL spend our money the way WE want."

Of course there's always "Pppphhhhhhhllllllllllllllbbtttttt"

Eh- I get that but really what is the point? The OP is annoyed because they spend their money differently. Maybe the ATV people are on another board complaining about their friends who constantly ask them out for dinner and drinks and they don't want to waste money on stuff like that when they can eat a home cooked meal for much cheaper. Why do the ATV people have to go out for dinner and drinks? Maybe they are just excited about how much fun they have on them and that is why they keep bringing it up to the OP? Isn't it the same as talking up WDW? I mean we all love it there and how many times have you told someone "You should so go there!"?
I still think it is a silly thing to get annoyed at unless you want to end the friendship.

 

[onyx8]

I would just say "we can't afford $6k this week - we went out to dinner twice." lol

 

[DawnCt1]

Eh- I get that but really what is the point? The OP is annoyed because they spend their money differently. Maybe the ATV people are on another board complaining about their friends who constantly ask them out for dinner and drinks and they don't want to waste money on stuff like that when they can eat a home cooked meal for much cheaper. Why do the ATV people have to go out for dinner and drinks? Maybe they are just excited about how much fun they have on them and that is why they keep bringing it up to the OP? Isn't it the same as talking up WDW? I mean we all love it there and how many times have you told someone "You should so go there!"?
I still think it is a silly thing to get annoyed at unless you want to end the friendship.

The point is, she wants one. She isn't interested in evaluating or reevaluating the friendship on the Dis. Of course everyone has their own sense of what is fun and what is of value, that is obvious but all she wants is a snappy comeback. I thought we were more creative on this board.

 

[disykat]

It is not ""uncreative" to point out a double standard when someone is pointing out a double standard. The OP brought up double standards first!

 

[Mouse House Mama]

The point is, she wants one. She isn't interested in evaluating or reevaluating the friendship on the Dis. Of course everyone has their own sense of what is fun and what is of value, that is obvious but all she wants is a snappy comeback. I thought we were more creative on this board.

Wow. That was snappy. Good thing you replied!

I guess I don't think it is creative to give a snappy remark to someone because they don't want to spend money the way you want them to. THe nerve of them!

 

[TDC Nala]

Stop inviting them.

 

[DawnCt1]

Wow. That was snappy. Good thing you replied!

I guess I don't think it is creative to give a snappy remark to someone because they don't want to spend money the way you want them to. THe nerve of them!

and visa versa. She doesn't want to spend money in the same way that they would like her to. So lets consider it a "draw" and give her a snappy answer.

 

[Planogirl]

It sounds like this couple really enjoys this hobby and want to enjoy it with you. Just say that it's not for you and leave it at that.

Sorry if this isn't snappy enough...