I've been thinking a lot about this. Call me thrifty, and I'll say, "Why gee! Thanks for the compliment!"But call me cheap (in a mean way... you know...), and it's time to duck- or run- because this thrifty mama is about to kick your butt.
I can't quite wrap my feelings up into tidy definitions, but I know there is a difference.
Help me out here... What do you think the difference is?
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Cheap: Buying clothes at discount clothing stores because its "cheap"
Thrifty: Going to Old Navy's big clearance and getting 5 shirts for the price of one at the "cheap" store.
NICE! I love that definition. :)
Thrifty - Finding great deals on quality products for a family party.
Cheap - Asking your family for money to cover their meal.
Cheap- short arms, long pockets
Thrifty- walking out of the door smiling because of the great deal you got on the sale item w/ the coupon and you want to tell everyone you see.
cheap has the connotation of being ungenerous or scrooge-like for the sake of spending the least amount possible. thrifty is more about being sensible and calculated about your spending, knowing what's worth the money and what isn't.
Pat = cheap
Kel = thrifty
HA! :)
Thrifty - everything your blog describes. Being responsible and saving money by making a small effort...saving money for your family by not wasting it, and getting deals on the things you need.
Cheap - not getting needed things b/c you don't want to spend the money & buying the cheapest possible thing even if its poor quality!
I agree with Miss Petite America!
Thrifty - being smart about money
Cheap - not tipping at restaurants or weaseling out of paying for something that they should (In my mind, a cheap person usually has the money but will still find ways to wiggle around not paying for something they they should be paying for).
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