A stingy person is someone who feels like they are being cheated no matter how much more they have than the next guy. This makes it nearly impossible for them to give anything for fear of being even further “behind”.
If a stingy person buys you a nifty Christmas gift, you can be sure they bought an even better model for themselves…..
When a stingy person gives you a compliment and you believe them, they secretly think you are full of yourself….
When you buy a stingy person a nifty Christmas give, they are sure you bought a better model for yourself…
When you compliment a stingy person, they secretly think it is no more than they are due but who are you to think your opinion is significant?
Do I know a stingy person? You betcha.
Am I a stingy person? No, I don’t think so…
but I am a bit territorial about that single slice of cake I have hidden in the back of the fridge. So maybe I am?