A person at my school drove me home from school once, and saw my house, and now every time they see me they say something like "you and your mansion", or "your huge house". They don't say it in a mean way, but I am never sure how to respond, because if I were to deny the comment, they would know I was trying to be modest, and say something like "yeah, right!"?
I am so confused.
2007-02-16 15:13:54 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Say Thanks but it ain't mine but ,I do have plans on owning one like it.
2007-02-16 16:16:36 · answer #1 · answered by LittleDaisy. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here are some suggestions:
"Rich in materialism doesn't equate to with rich in spirit."
"Sugar coating on the outside doesn't always mean sugar filling on the inside."
"It's just stuff. It's not love, not friendship or any of the other things that may be just as cherishable or more meaningful."
"You're rich too, just not in the ways you think I'm rich."
2007-02-16 15:56:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A polite response to some one saying your rich is yes I am.
2007-02-16 15:41:18 · answer #3 · answered by Angel 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just smile and say nothing. It sounds like a compliment and really, you're not rich, it's your parents financial success your friend is commending..
2007-02-16 15:39:52 · answer #4 · answered by juniperjasmine 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you should not have to feel ashamed that you are more fortunate than your friends. Afterall, you like them not for what they have but who they are and vice versa.
I would just say something like " yeah, it's just a house. My dad does "ok" and brush it off. they should accept your modesty as a virtue and not tease you. if they continue to tease, tell them that it makes you feel uncomfortable.
if they are your friends.. they will understand and stop.
2007-02-16 15:40:50 · answer #5 · answered by Wild Honey 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Tell them your parents complain about heating the house and paying the electric bills too.
2007-02-16 15:35:59 · answer #6 · answered by FunnieBunnie 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
say no my mom and dad are I'm working my way to it, if you live at home. Other then that tell them wee I'm not hurting for anything and if you pursue your schooling you will be there too.
2007-02-16 15:21:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
some people have NO tact!
Just smile and roll your eyes a little, wave off the comment, give a little chuckle, dont' acknowledge it or deny it...
2007-02-16 15:19:29 · answer #8 · answered by Tiff 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, unfortunately for you I am rich
now, if you excuse me i have to attend to a business meeting
m'excuser
2007-02-16 15:47:54 · answer #9 · answered by RV 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
people call me ritchbitch.
I just laugh and move on with what ever im talking about..
2007-02-16 15:41:52 · answer #10 · answered by Sarah 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just shrug and say "Yes, we do OK", and change the subject.
2007-02-16 16:43:49 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋