Miss Manners: I’m tired of hearing exactly how much my friend saves
By Judith Martin
Published on May 2, 2026.
The author of this article expresses frustration over hearing about how much money my friends are saving by shopping at discount stores, buying off-brand items and purchasing their clothing at secondhand and thrift stores. Despite not being wealthy, the author expresses dissatisfaction with the stores and feels that they waste money instead of saving it. The author suggests that it's just as rude to constantly brag about how well someone else spends as it is to boast about their savings.
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