how do you avoid talking about money? -> on a date
There is nothing worse than talking about money on dates. i am sure the majority of us are no john paulson but we do well for ourselves. how do you avoid these questions/comments?
-Do you just want to work in finance because of the money:
-like i am not going to lie money is a factor in my decision however it is the interest i am in capital markets that led me to pursue this career -> sounds so scripted or even worse i could talk about alternative careers and say why finance is better (conducting a comparative analysis)
-That is an expensive _____ (car, coat, clothes, suit etc)
-What do your parents do for a living?
i try to be vague in my answers and that just leads them to ask more questions. it feels like i am being interviewed rather than going on a date
Tell her it doesn't really matter, because she's signing a prenup if she wants a ring.
Try to avoid going on dates in a suit, when possible. When you do have to, just have a spine and make it obvious that you don't want to talk about money.
I just ignore these questions then start talking about how good the waitress looks. This usually gets shocked, disgusted, or intrigued looks.
Do you want to be in finance just because of the money? A: It doesn't hurt. That is an expensive _____. A: Thank you. What do your parents do? A: Spend my money.
Usually halts that line of questioning.
Is that how you reeled your wife in? I kid, I kid.
Why does it matter?
I'm still so disillusioned by the fact you can't just control the conversation anyway.
One in general does not talk about money, one has it.
Stop going on dates with poor chicks, problem solved.
On the flip side of the coin... how bad is it to talk about money on a date? I know a lot of rich guys that never stop talking about money, especially the self made guys.
autistic much?
From my personal experiences... it doesn't seem to matter all that much for girls in low to mid 20's (if that's the range you're looking at). Being in great shape and being witty go much farther for this age range (and maybe later). I get the sense that most would rather find a really interesting near broke guy as opposed to one that is less interesting but better off financially. Probably shifts when people realize bills and what you want in life won't pay for themselves.
is this an actual problem you're having or a theoretical one you're fabricating? if people ask, just say something like "i make enough," "i'm doing okay," or something equally vague. no one is going to repeatedly press you on how much you make.
It's really an art to keeping your financial situation "on the low." If you take a female out on a nice date, they will definitely be curious as to how your paying for everything.
If your the flashy type you will for certain strike interest when it comes to money.
To the guy that said most women in their mid to low 20s just want a witty and in shape guy isn't really true. The guy with the cash gets the (most)ass, women of all age groups want security, money=security. Most women suck at finances and think your loaded when your driving a camaro. (Trust me)
I don't know what kind of hood rats you're going out with, but most girls who are past the age of 19/20 know that a Camaro is not an indicator of wealth.
haha good one. I over exaggerated with the being loaded. In the mid/lower 20s age range they may know you are not wealthy but (if your parents didn't buy it) they think your doing something right. Not many guys are driving $30k+ car in their 20s. It does me justice everywhere with all women.
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