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BamaFan121s · 08-20-2010, 07:08 AM

IMO, yes, it's rude. Just as I would think it inappropriate to ask someone how much they pay for their car, or house or anything else that can be considered a personal finance. (My husband's family does this all the time and it drives me nuts. Mainly because I know when they do it, it's always with some hidden motive....something they can run back and gossip about.)

If I'm ever asked, I try to skirt around the subject. I'll say, "Why, are you intrested in getting a Yorkie for yourself?" Generally, that's usually enough of a hint to the other person.

08-20-2010, 07:08 AM	#71
BamaFan121s Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 11,432	IMO, yes, it's rude. Just as I would think it inappropriate to ask someone how much they pay for their car, or house or anything else that can be considered a personal finance. (My husband's family does this all the time and it drives me nuts. Mainly because I know when they do it, it's always with some hidden motive....something they can run back and gossip about.) If I'm ever asked, I try to skirt around the subject. I'll say, "Why, are you intrested in getting a Yorkie for yourself?" Generally, that's usually enough of a hint to the other person. Last edited by BamaFan121s; 08-20-2010 at 07:11 AM.