Many times men are accused of being cheap at Christmas when it comes to buying gifts. Perhaps we deserve the reputation? However, I would propose that most men would simply say (and be right) that they are doing their part to help the planet by reducing consumerism. We're trying to conserve resources for the next generation. We're trying to get others to think of the disadvantaged. However, somehow I have a sneaky suspicion that these noble goals are missed by women. In fact, how many wives have thought of their husbands like the man in this story?....
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After being away on business for a week before Christmas, Tom thought it would be nice to bring his wife a little gift.
"How about some perfume?" he asked the cosmetics clerk.
She showed him a bottle costing $50.
"That's a bit much," said Tom, so she returned with a smaller bottle for $30.
"That’s still quite a bit," Tom groused.
Growing disgusted, the clerk brought out a tiny $15 bottle.
Tom grew agitated, "What I mean," he said, "is I'd like to see something real cheap.”
So the clerk handed him a mirror.
In these times of economic uncertainty, many or most of us are carefully examining our expenditures. However, government expenditures are steadily rising- seemingly without anyone being allowed to question the spending. If you are concerned about this, you are not alone!
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