Originally Posted by
Robert C
In the states I generally and hesitant to talk about prices. However, here in China it is common and expected, to discuss prices.
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Just different cultures.
I've really never understood the hesitation in the USA to discuss cost of something or salary among friends. It almost seems like we gauge our worth by what we can afford (or in some cases buy but not afford) or how much we make. If a friend asks me how much I paid, I'll tell them. I'd likely follow up by the fact that I saved for 3 years doing side jobs and paid cash because I knew this is what I wanted.