Just Being Nosey...

[NMAmy]

This weekend was dd's birthday and we had a big family party on Saturday. DD is 15 and really just wanted the cash this year. I figured everyone has to go through this at least once before realizing that it's more fun to open gifts than envelopes. Most of the family was relieved because, well, who wants to try to buy a gift for a teenager? She got a few gifts that were big hits (Twister pajamas from her auntie, for example) but mostly money.

At the end of the party, my sister asked dd how much money she got. DD came right out with the answer but my nephew-in-law was shocked and appalled and told her, "You don't have to answer that, you know." We all laughed at him and said, "Why WOULDN"T she answer it?" He thinks it's rude to talk about money. I told him that he ought to know by now that if any of us are asked a question (and it doesn't matter what it is) that we'll either come out and tell you or tell you that it's none of your business.

There aren't a whole lot of taboo subjects within my family--we'll pretty much tell you anything you want to know. For those that are dying of curiosity dd raked in around $300 from me, her dad, various grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins. We've got a lot of family. She went on a big mall shopping spree and had a blast.

Would you refrain from asking a family member about money or any other subjects? We decided that we're all just too nosey but we're used to each other so it doesn't matter.

 

[GoodFairies]

I don't understand why money is such a taboo or touchy subject with some people. I just don't think it's that big of a deal, especially with family or friends.

 

[Marseeya]

I find it odd that money is such a taboo subject, but sex isn't. When it comes to my closest friends, I know everything I don't want to know about their DH's (if you get my drift), but have no idea how much money they earn in a year.

 

[minkydog]

Marseeya, ewww~

 

[Chicago526]

Other than talking about pay with co-workers, I don't have a problem with sharing my money matters with ANYONE. I just don't see why it's a big deal!

 

[janette]

I tend to be less open about money matters than most of my family. Mostly it's because of some disparities in financial situations and just don't give many details.

We are all very open about letting everyone know when we got a bargain though

 

[NMAmy]

Well, one thing I find amusing about nephew-in-law (I love him but he can be SO uptight) is that he KNOWS that his wife (my niece) has the biggest mouth and is the nosiest of ANY of us. I can't believe that he thinks he might have any secrets we don't know about. I mean, you don't even have to ask her, she'll tell you anything.