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ok what do you think? Ok well a few days ago I was talking to my neigbhor, while I was letting my Princess go potty outside. She asked how much spent on Princess so I told her 1000. we are friends I didnt think anything of it then she told me that I was crazy and she could have found a lot better things to do with a 1000. dollars than buy a dog. I was affended just because she knew how much I love my animals ,they are my family and I would have spent more if I had it, anyhow I told her well its my money and Princess was my birthday present, mothers day present, and also my christmas. She then said but I still would rather go shopping with money like that I said ok well thats u and we are to different people and live 2 different life styles do you think this was rude of me to say cause she has not spoken to me since? so what do you all at yt think? |
IMO, it's her loss. For not having a wonderful Yorkie in her life and for not having you as a friend. She sounds kinda shallow. Move past in and spend more time here with your friends. :p |
:good job: :bravo: i think you put her in her place and she knows it! that was very rude of her to say that to you in the first place! |
I think if anything she was being a little rude to you with her comment in the first place. I don't think it was rude of you to say you have differing opinions on how to spend your money. Hopefully she will come around and talk to you soon..... |
I hear ya... Why is that the first thing out of everyones mouth??? :mad: I have a 10 wk old puppy...and my friends and neighbors all want to know what I paid. Why is that important to them...??? I dont ask her how much her new necklace cost...etc...lol :p Can't folks just be happy for someone??? :rolleyes: Or ask..where did you get her from? How adorable??? No..you weren't rude..but don't be defensive...Some folks just dont' understand us Yorkie Lovers...and thats o.k.... We are happy and the Yorkies are happy and that is all that matters!! :D |
There was nothing wrong with what you said to her. You should not have to justify why you bought the dog and.....it really is non of her business what you do with YOUR money. Perhaps she is actually jealous that you have such a cute little dog. I believe that I read on here that someones response was to the cost spent on the dog that others spend that much for weeks holiday and a companion animal gives so much more for many years. I have borrowed that line to shut others up....lol My neighbour admitted that she was very jealous of my having Mya, well her husband did as she stopped talking to me. I found them an affordable yorkie puppy from the same breeder. |
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Just enjoy your Yorkie. That's all that matters. ~Bella, General Patton, & Maria~ |
People that have never owned a yorkie do not realize how precious they really are. My husband and his family about fell out when I told them how much I had spent. I didn't even tell my husband I was going to buy them, I just came home with them. My husband will tell you know that he wouldn't trade them for the world. Until you've owned a yorkie, you just see numbers and not the over all picture. I think that $1000 is a fair price for a yorkie. My friend's mom said that yorkies were over rated and she would never spend that kind of money on a dog...she now owns one and is looking to get another! :rolleyes: |
Whether it was rude depends on the tone in which you spoke. IMO My own mom & extended family think I'm crazy for spending the big bucks on a Yorkie. We paid $350 for our first Yorkie, Mocha, 16 years ago & spent $1200 on Kodah. My family has no problem telling me they could find lots of better ways to spend $1200 (not that they know we paid that for her ;) ) & I in return could say the same thing to them on how they choose to spend some of their money WITH NO HURT FEELINGS. EVERYONE makes choices in life, and we are all DIFFERENT - some people spend lots of money on traveling, cars, clothes, GOLF (hubby), food, etc. If you feel like you were rude in how you spoke to her, just apologize for your tone & LOVE that $1,000 Yorkie to death!!! |
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Well thanks everyone I also think that she is jealous just because my next door neigbhor has 2 yorkies also and for the past few months we have been talking alot matter of fact we just went on vacation for two weeks to florida to visit my mom and go to disney. And my neigbhor with the 2 yorkies took care of my baby princess while we were gone, she was telling me how hard it was going to be giving me back my little girl she became part of there family and my husband and I joked with her about how when we came back home that there was going to be a for sale sign in there yard and they would be gone with our little Princess, lol :lol tears oh and i also forgot :yorkiesar |
I get tired of being asked that all the time to. The first thing they will say is how cute the second is always "how much did you pay for her". When I tell them they are like oh my god thats so much for a dog. I guess the best response to that is " to you its a dog to me its like a member of my family and you dont put a price on family :D |
I try to ignore the question about how much I paid or I say, if you are interested they range anywhere from $1000 all the way up to $10,000, but my baby is priceless to me. |
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I think she was the rude one and you were just defending your family member. SOme people just dont get it. I personally do not like to tell family or casual friends how much I paid on each of my dogs because I have gotten responses like that too. My parents thinkI am crazy and they voice thier opinion too much. It tick me off becuase the know how important they are. And for goodness sakes I have a dog business- even more reason to spend good money on my babies! My mom loves to quilt and she bought a $20,000 dollar industrial machine that will take forever to pay off. And did I make fun of her- NO. Because she uses it every day and hopes to work fulltime eventually quilting quilts. oh well. I try not to stoop to thier level. |
She's in the wrong. There is someone where I work that thought $500 for a Yorkie, and $400 for a poodle was nuts. Well, I guess your neighbor and my co-worker will never have a yorkie or poodle puppy--and it's thier loss... :) |
Comment Some people are not dog people and can't understand. I'm sure since you guys are good friends, she'll get over it eventually. Your comment didn't sound rude to me. |
Noones business in my book how much you spent! HelllI gave 500 for a yorkie almost 10 yrs ago! So 500 and 400 is a great deal! lily |
In my opinion, I think she was rude for even asking...our neighbor has a Yorkie and while we have talked about alot of things about them, how much each one costs has never came up...if she was really your friend she would not have asked that question, as you don't ask her how much her stuff she buys cost...if she wants to spend her money shopping that is fine, she is just missing all the fun of Yorkies!!! |
Why should it matter to her how much your baby cost? IMO I would much rather have a yorkie and care for it well, than a wardrobe full of new clothes. |
It's no one business how much you pay for anything! I think she's just jealous you have the money to spend on a dog. I paid $700 for mine and everyone thinks I'm nuts! :aimeeyork |
You were a lot nicer than I would have been. I would have told her to show me what she bought with her $1000 in ten years, and I will show you what I still have. More love and affection than any ole bag. Right now my daughter (grown, with a family of her own, in a different state) is a little ticked at me for spending so much money on Maggie. I think she may be worried about her inheritance. You know what? Doesn't bother me at all. I love my Maggie, and Maggie unconditionally loves me. Too bad I can't say that about my own friends and family. |
No money in the world can pay for the love and joy we get from these babies, ppl that have never had yorkies wont understand, its their loss not ours, but i hope for them that someday they will get the privillage to feel what we feel :) |
I don't think you were rude at all. I think she was to ask you in the first place. Is her lost. I think she is jealous cause she doesnt have a Yorkie. SHe doesnt know what she is really missing, the Love of a Yorkie. |
She was rude! Your neighbour was the one that ws rude! As for you, you were just standing your ground. She obvisouly doesn't understand the love and affection that these little guys can bring and she also sounds like a bitter old woman for some reason or another. Maybe she's see how happy and is jealous like someelse mentioned. As for her preferring to go shopping - good - she can go do that because with an attitude like that I wouldn't approve of her having a pet, especially a yorkie anyway!! :mad: She made me mad by saying that too. |
I feel your neighbor was rude for even asking!! I don't go around asking them what they paid for their new diamond ring, or their new car or anything for that matter!!! I have clients of mine who asked me how much Luig was and I tell them --Enough!!! They usually just laigh!! But I hate when people ask how much!!! Its no ones business but ours!!! I was raised to not ask people about money and I wish more people were the same way!!! So- you reacted just fine!!! But next time someone asks you that question- just say Enough!!! Or if you really want to stir things up -- ask them how much their ring or necklace was!!! That will make them get the point!!!! |
Oh, sure! Of course, that makes a lot of sense! I mean, think about it! A new tv, six new outfits, a new pair of designer sunglasses and a couple pairs of new earrings make life FAR more enjoyable than a silly little dog. I mean, who needs unconditional love when you can sit at home in a fancy outfit watching tv! I bet with the leftover change you could get a mirror to admire yourself in! How awesome is that! |
I think she was very rude. But usually people will ask immediately, "how much did you pay for your yorkie?" I guess they really don;t do it to be mean but to see if they got a better deal than you that is just MHO. |
People are curious and I never mind people asking me that question ....because I know nothing they've purchased brings a smile to their face every day. Ask your neighbor when was the last time she bought a big ticket item that made her smile for years looking at it ? |
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My neighbor turned up her nose at Bo (in my house!) and said she wished every morning when she let her Westie out that the dog would just take off and never come back!!! I was horribly offended by that and it wasn't even my dog. I said "Oh no, don't ever say that! Your dog is 14 years old and has been a part of your family, is in great health and still looks great!" Well, she did back down after that but she didn't change her opinion. She wouldn't even pet Bo. People really don't get it and frankly I don't get why they don't get it!! I like the reply Ssgussy gave that you can't put a price on a family member and also Kim's reply that just gives a price range. Seems to me sometimes when people talk money they are only lookin for something to criticize. If she's a close friend then try to bring the friendship back to where it was. She's probably jealous that you have so much in common with the other neighbor now. |
You weren't rude at all! I would have been much more abrasive. What is it with some people? |
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