Stingiest thing you've seen stingy people do

Angron

Yeah, that's out and out theft.

OldNotWIse

My gf used to share with a guy and he let me stay over the odd night (it was literally just home from nightclub, sneak into bed and straight out to work the next morning - I even showered in work) Most I did was flush the loo lol. Anyway that was fine, next thing he moves his wife and kid in from abroad...grand...then she puts the foot down - no more "visitors". Stingebags. What made it more annoying was my gf told me the woman had her child in the bath about 4 times a day, the washing machine and dryer were constantly going with baby clothes being washed. House constantly overheated in case the child got cold, and the immersion on 24/7 - and my gf had to ask for the bill to be split differently!

bear1

Yeah, that's out and out theft.

Theft with a hint of stupidity thrown in. I make no bones about it, I was delighted that he was sent away.
The fact that he thought he could get away with stealing thousands still astonishes me to this day.

Kolido

OldNotWIse wrote: »

My gf used to share with a guy and he let me stay over the odd night (it was literally just home from nightclub, sneak into bed and straight out to work the next morning - I even showered in work) Most I did was flush the loo lol. Anyway that was fine, next thing he moves his wife and kid in from abroad...grand...then she puts the foot down - no more "visitors". Stingebags. What made it more annoying was my gf told me the woman had her child in the bath about 4 times a day, the washing machine and dryer were constantly going with baby clothes being washed. House constantly overheated in case the child got cold, and the immersion on 24/7 - and my gf had to ask for the bill to be split differently!

You sound jealous he dumped you for his wife

OldNotWIse

Kolido wrote: »

You sound jealous he dumped you for his wife

He's not really my type...being male and all

saltyjack silverblade

I am looking for a room in an apartment at the moment and so I am doing the rounds of places. Today I was in a place and the guy made himself a cup of tea. He then asked me if I would like a cup. He removed the tea bag from his and placed it in my cup. He then handed me the cup to drink without milk, lemon and sugar. Still kind of shocked.

Newaglish

saltyjack silverblade wrote: »

I am looking for a room in an apartment at the moment and so I am doing the rounds of places. Today I was in a place and the guy made himself a cup of tea. He then asked me if I would like a cup. He removed the tea bag from his and placed it in my cup. He then handed me the cup to drink without milk, lemon and sugar. Still kind of shocked.

Tea without lemon?! The monster.

Newaglish

Newaglish wrote: »

Tea without lemon?! The monster.

I'd be more concerned about the lack of boiling water.

Liamalone

saltyjack silverblade wrote: »

I am looking for a room in an apartment at the moment and so I am doing the rounds of places. Today I was in a place and the guy made himself a cup of tea. He then asked me if I would like a cup. He removed the tea bag from his and placed it in my cup. He then handed me the cup to drink without milk, lemon and sugar. Still kind of shocked.

Take the hint lol

Birneybau

saltyjack silverblade wrote: »

I am looking for a room in an apartment at the moment and so I am doing the rounds of places. Today I was in a place and the guy made himself a cup of tea. He then asked me if I would like a cup. He removed the tea bag from his and placed it in my cup. He then handed me the cup to drink without milk, lemon and sugar. Still kind of shocked.

Oh Dear *monocle drops into lemony tea*

Frank Black

saltyjack silverblade wrote: »

I am looking for a room in an apartment at the moment and so I am doing the rounds of places. Today I was in a place and the guy made himself a cup of tea. He then asked me if I would like a cup. He removed the tea bag from his and placed it in my cup. He then handed me the cup to drink without milk, lemon and sugar. Still kind of shocked.

Reminds me of the time a 'friend' made me a salad and didn't chill the salad forks.

Obviously I made my excuses and left, and needless to say, they are a friend no longer!

Kolido

saltyjack silverblade wrote: »

I am looking for a room in an apartment at the moment and so I am doing the rounds of places. Today I was in a place and the guy made himself a cup of tea. He then asked me if I would like a cup. He removed the tea bag from his and placed it in my cup. He then handed me the cup to drink without milk, lemon and sugar. Still kind of shocked.

How big is the apartment?

eyescreamcone

I know a guy in his 40s who was doing an Arts degree by night and used his student card every chance he got for discounts. Golf clubs, cinema etc.

We used to laugh when he's flash the card but he didn't even blink.

miamee

eyescreamcone wrote: »

I know a guy in his 40s who was doing an Arts degree by night and used his student card every chance he got for discounts. Golf clubs, cinema etc.

We used to laugh when he's flash the card but he didn't even blink.

He used a valid student card for student discounts? The cad!

NothingMan

eyescreamcone wrote: »

I know a guy in his 40s who was doing an Arts degree by night and used his student card every chance he got for discounts. Golf clubs, cinema etc.

We used to laugh when he's flash the card but he didn't even blink.

Would be stupid not to use it!

Honey-ec

eyescreamcone wrote: »

I know a guy in his 40s who was doing an Arts degree by night and used his student card every chance he got for discounts. Golf clubs, cinema etc.

We used to laugh when he's flash the card but he didn't even blink.

How is that stingy? I'm in the same boat, doing a distance degree that's costing me 9 grand in fees; damn straight I'm availaing of the student discount anywhere that offers it.

Mr. G

Having to pay €0.40 to use a toilet.

saltyjack silverblade

Seems the humour isn't stingy around here though the wit leaves something to be desired!

irritablebaz

i have a neighbour who uses me as a free shop. almost every day she asks for this or that. coffee, milk, washing powder, bread, eggs, washing up liquid, spuds, i could go on. thing is the shops are just a couple of minutes walk away and whenever i need anything i just shoot down and get it. i dont know, am i the one being mean.

just the other day she was over for a coffee and i put some biscuits out. she had a few but when leaving asked if she could take what was left of the biscuits home with her.

petes

irritablebaz wrote: »

i have a neighbour who uses me as a free shop. almost every day she asks for this or that. coffee, milk, washing powder, bread, eggs, washing up liquid, spuds, i could go on. thing is the shops are just a couple of minutes walk away and whenever i need anything i just shoot down and get it. i dont know, am i the one being mean.

just the other day she was over for a coffee and i put some biscuits out. she had a few but when leaving asked if she could take what was left of the biscuits home with her.

You aren't being mean, you are being taken for granted. Stop giving her the things and let her go to the shop like the rest of us!

kylith

irritablebaz wrote: »

i have a neighbour who uses me as a free shop. almost every day she asks for this or that. coffee, milk, washing powder, bread, eggs, washing up liquid, spuds, i could go on. thing is the shops are just a couple of minutes walk away and whenever i need anything i just shoot down and get it. i dont know, am i the one being mean.

just the other day she was over for a coffee and i put some biscuits out. she had a few but when leaving asked if she could take what was left of the biscuits home with her.

How on earth do you think you're being stingy? Next time she asks for anything tell her to stop being a leech and go to the shop herself. Asking for an egg or a cup of milk the odd time is one thing, asking for stuff constantly is the work of a sponger. Stop being an easy mark.

OhHiMark

kylith wrote: »

How on earth do you think you're being stingy? Next time she asks for anything tell her to stop being a leech and go to the shop herself. Asking for an egg or a cup of milk the odd time is one thing, asking for stuff constantly is the work of a sponger. Stop being an easy mark.

And best of all, you'll probably never see her again.

krudler

eyescreamcone wrote: »

I know a guy in his 40s who was doing an Arts degree by night and used his student card every chance he got for discounts. Golf clubs, cinema etc.

We used to laugh when he's flash the card but he didn't even blink.

Sure why wouldn't you use it? You're telling me if you had a card that got you cheaper stuff you wouldn't use it? pffff.

bear1

I know a guy in his 40s who was doing an Arts degree by night and used his student card every chance he got for discounts. Golf clubs, cinema etc.

We used to laugh when he's flash the card but he didn't even blink.

I say fair play to him for trying to get his education in order and paying his way through. He uses his card legally which in turn doesnt give you huge discounts but he is well within his rights to use it.
As mentioned, would you not use a card which provided discounts or sometimes free items?

Renegade Mechanic

krudler wrote: »

Sure why wouldn't you use it? You're telling me if you had a card that got you cheaper stuff you wouldn't use it? pffff.

Agreed. Thats not stingy, thats pretty normal.

everdead.ie

Mr. G wrote: »

Having to pay €0.40 to use a toilet.

Ah ya when your mum starts charging you that you know it's time to move out

December2012

saltyjack silverblade wrote: »

I am looking for a room in an apartment at the moment and so I am doing the rounds of places. Today I was in a place and the guy made himself a cup of tea. He then asked me if I would like a cup. He removed the tea bag from his and placed it in my cup. He then handed me the cup to drink without milk, lemon and sugar. Still kind of shocked.

Milk with lemon? Bleurgh

aknitter

irritablebaz wrote: »

i have a neighbour who uses me as a free shop. almost every day she asks for this or that. coffee, milk, washing powder, bread, eggs, washing up liquid, spuds, i could go on. thing is the shops are just a couple of minutes walk away and whenever i need anything i just shoot down and get it. i dont know, am i the one being mean.

just the other day she was over for a coffee and i put some biscuits out. she had a few but when leaving asked if she could take what was left of the biscuits home with her.

Was in the same position, went away on hols, left her the keys and asked her to feed the cat. While we were away she used our tumble dryer to dry everything she had when hers broke down, it was summer and the weather was blistering (actually it was 2005 the last heatwave!). We got a friend to come up and shut off the trip switch to the shed. She then thought she broke it - said nothing to us either. You're being taken advantage of.
BTW she uses other neighbours to get food off of!

JustAThought

irritablebaz wrote: »

i have a neighbour who uses me as a free shop. almost every day she asks for this or that. coffee, milk, washing powder, bread, eggs, washing up liquid, spuds, i could go on. thing is the shops are just a couple of minutes walk away and whenever i need anything i just shoot down and get it. i dont know, am i the one being mean.

just the other day she was over for a coffee and i put some biscuits out. she had a few but when leaving asked if she could take what was left of the biscuits home with her.

No doubt she has no money; but I'd you pardon the pun asking for the rest of the pack is just taking the biscuit. Next time she comes & asks say no or if you find that a bit harsh do what I do & say ' not really'. It sounds less harsh & it will still stop her ; plus you can repeat it without sounding like a tyrant!
Scabby Neighbour - can I have an egg
You ; - O not really.
Scabby neighbour - can I have your pen
You - O not really.
Scabby Neighbout - can I have your tea.
You - O not really . It dosn't suite.

Covers a Multitude & can
Be used in for multiple requests in quick succession ! You are NOt a scab. Asking for the rest should e the final straw. Don't give excuses or expand - practice declining her scabbing before she comes. Once you get it out a few
Times It's Much easier! My freeloading
Neighbour used to do that in me - ended
Up multiple requests for money which she " forgot" to pay back or " my dole was stolen/must have fallen out of
My pocket/ but I need it "etc .
You have to finally stand up to them & keep saying No & they will Move in & leech off someone else. That's all they typically want : they're not typically a friend , you're Convenient and nice, but they're just using you. : )

barneygumble99

Next time she comes around looking for a drop of milk, id get the milk and top it up with eye drops for her, she'll have an arse like the flag of japan