15 "Thunderous" Money-Saving Tips: How to Curb Your Spending Desires
[Money-Saving Strategies]
1. Unless there are special circumstances, don't carry more than 10 yuan on your person. This way, not only can you curb your spending desires, but when colleagues ask you to treat them, you can generously open your wallet and demonstrate what it means to be penniless.
2. Don't casually bet with classmates because there's a 1/2 chance of losing. Even if you want to bet, avoid using things like treating others as stakes. You can use other alternatives, such as drinking cold water, crawling under tables, or slapping palms.
3. Magazines can always be borrowed from others. After all, magazines aren't newspapers; waiting a few days won't make you miss much.
4. When treating friends to an outing, go to a teahouse. Haha, order the cheapest tea, which costs about 20 yuan per person, but the treatment is the same as a buffet or high-end tea. Plus, the environment is usually nice. Another advantage is that you can stay in the teahouse for an entire afternoon, saving on other expenses. If timed well, you can even combine lunch and dinner.
5. Try to refuse when a girl wants to go shopping. If you must go, follow method 1 when paying. Also, record all your expenses daily on Caikè Online Journaling Website to know where your money goes.
6. When dining with friends, stand to their left when it’s time to pay. This way, when you reach for your wallet with your right hand, they can easily stop you. What if your friend is also stingy? No problem, see methods 7, 8, and 9 below.
7. If there's a beautiful woman present, call the server loudly after the meal to request the bill. Usually, friends who care about appearances will politely offer to pay. Don’t hesitate—immediately pass this honorable task to him, then enjoy the entertaining spectacle.
8. Confidently pull out a credit card and let the server swipe it. Of course, this card is expired. When the server informs you that payment can't be made, demonstrate method 1. Generally, everyone will pitch in together. You can apologize and say you'll repay them in a few days (generally, they won't have the heart to ask for repayment).
9. No matter what method you use, ensure your phone rings just as the meal is ending. Pretend to answer it urgently, then apologize to everyone by saying the company needs you immediately, and quickly leave without giving them time to wrap up the meal.
10. When buying roses for your girlfriend, buy only one and tell her it represents undivided devotion.
11. Don't skimp on two pairs of slippers—one for home and one for work. This can greatly extend the lifespan of your leather shoes. Ignore others' surprised gazes and tell them you have athlete's foot, so wearing slippers prevents sweating.
12. Stay at the office to work overtime in the evenings. There are many benefits: you can enjoy free air conditioning at the company and avoid wasting electricity at home; use the company's computer to surf the internet, saving on internet fees; use the company's phone to chat with your girlfriend, saving on phone bills; shorten evening consumption time; your boss will be pleased, and might even give you a raise.
13. If you have a girlfriend, quickly transition from being friends to lovers. In this stage, losses generally aren't too severe, and if you're smart, you might even gain a little.
14. Don't reveal your birthday to others. Based on my experience, birthday parties usually result in losses, and in this situation, the aforementioned methods can't solve the issue.
15. Share these strategies with others, letting them know you're not someone to be messed with. This will reduce a lot of trouble.