How do you react when people ask how much your bag cost?
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I usually only buy contemporary brands that could easily be picked up at Macy's, so I don't mind when people ask. I also never buy anything full retail and tbh I like getting to humblebrag if I got a good deal.
My go to response is "it was a gift" but, personally, I think the question is rude. Google is your friend & if someone is really interested, they can find what they're looking for on the Internet...including price. I never pay full retail, anyway. To me, that question is the same as asking someone if they're jewelry is real or costume.
I have never asked someone how much they paid for a bag but I have asked someone who had a bag I really admired & not familiar with what was the style or name/designer of the bag. I can usually take it from there. But when I ask the question, I always begin with..."If you don't mind, could you tell me the name of your gorgeous bag & the designer who makes it?" Asking someone what they paid for something is just tacky.
I have never asked someone how much they paid for a bag but I have asked someone who had a bag I really admired & not familiar with what was the style or name/designer of the bag. I can usually take it from there. But when I ask the question, I always begin with..."If you don't mind, could you tell me the name of your gorgeous bag & the designer who makes it?" Asking someone what they paid for something is just tacky.
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I got this question last week when I was in a snippy mood, and I said $50. It left the person unsure of how to pursue that conversation, so I guess it worked.
I'm not asked this a lot.
Probably because of how I wear things, rather comfortably & not terrified by rain or dogs.
I do like the blank stare response. With or without slight smile.
It seems to convey so much more than words.
I do not agree with sniping back another rude comment.
Then justifying this action with self-accolades, of being SO clever in the face of tactless stupidity.
1 tactless stupid + 1 tactless stupid = 2 tactless stupids.
There seems no other high-road solution but the blank stare, some days.
Though, a loud clacking noise often works well.
From the throat. As a bellowing koala or interesting bird.
If my vacant stare is out being cleaned that week.
Sometimes confusing people & walking away is the most viable defense strategy, imo.
Probably because of how I wear things, rather comfortably & not terrified by rain or dogs.
I do like the blank stare response. With or without slight smile.
It seems to convey so much more than words.
I do not agree with sniping back another rude comment.
Then justifying this action with self-accolades, of being SO clever in the face of tactless stupidity.
1 tactless stupid + 1 tactless stupid = 2 tactless stupids.
There seems no other high-road solution but the blank stare, some days.
Though, a loud clacking noise often works well.
From the throat. As a bellowing koala or interesting bird.
If my vacant stare is out being cleaned that week.
Sometimes confusing people & walking away is the most viable defense strategy, imo.
This is the best thing I've read all day. Good advice for dealing with tactless behavior of any sort. Must remind myself to take it
This is the best thing I've read all day. Good advice for dealing with tactless behavior of any sort. Must remind myself to take it
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Must remind myself, also.
Many, many moments.
The blank stare buys me thinkin' time.
People ask and I answer honestly. I spent my own money and I am a grown woman. The question is very rude. Usually the conversation ends after the price with a oh it's a beautiful bag/ shoes/coat whatever it is and I say thank you. Some people just don't have manners.
I love this!! Loud clacking noise, bellowing koala or interesting bird cracked me up!!
I have a very close friend who grew up in Greece but is fluent in 3 other languages besides Greek & English. She always dressed high end even when wearing jeans & always looks fabulously put together. She just kills me when someone asks her a question about the price of something she's wearing or carrying. She will just start rambling in Greek, French, Portuguese or Italian. The person who asked the question doesn't understand a word she says. They will usually just say ok & walk away.
I love this!! Loud clacking noise, bellowing koala or interesting bird cracked me up!!
I have a very close friend who grew up in Greece but is fluent in 3 other languages besides Greek & English. She always dressed high end even when wearing jeans & always looks fabulously put together. She just kills me when someone asks her a question about the price of something she's wearing or carrying. She will just start rambling in Greek, French, Portuguese or Italian. The person who asked the question doesn't understand a word she says. They will usually just say ok & walk away.
Hehehehe--absolutely brilliant!
Hehehehe--absolutely brilliant!
It's hysterical to watch; the look of people's faces is priceless. She did it a couple of weeks ago when we were having brunch & mimosa's. She has a very French look & she was wearing a Chanel jacket & of course was carrying one of her Chanel bags. Two women stopped by our table & complimented her on her outfit. Then they asked how much did it cost. She looked at them, then at me & started speaking French like we could all understand her. Those women didn't know what to say & I had to look away because I was going to spit out my mimosa trying not to laugh. They kept looking at me for interpretation so I just told them she didn't speak English, I didn't speak French well enough to translate & that we were waiting for our other friend who did speak French but she was late due to traffic. Those ladies smiled at her, bobbed their heads & walked away. She's so funny to watch because she doesn't miss a beat.