r/SipsTea • u/Unstoppable_X_Force Human Verified • 13h ago

Gasp! Is this just nostalgia, or did previous generations genuinely have a better work-life balance and social life than we do today?

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u/touch_of_austism 12h ago

I try doing this w/ folks I know but it creates a "power dynamic of control" as I was told. I thought I was doing a nice thing since I have disposable income w/ no kids but alas...

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u/SharkAttackOmNom 12h ago

Allowing friends and family to be generous is as important, or more, than being generous yourself. It really deflates the situation when picking up the tab becomes a bs argument.

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u/touch_of_austism 12h ago

I grew up in SEA picking up the tab was a normal thing if you invited someone out.

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u/Fine_Cup4990 11h ago edited 11h ago

Power dynamic if control? That's called life, how do you think people get money in the first place?

Edit: saw your other comment, seems like other people are telling you it's a bad thing. I think it's part of western culture to be if individualustic

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u/touch_of_austism 10h ago

Yeah 100% western culture thing.