Greed is not the best quality, but this does not mean that a stingy person cannot be kind, sympathetic and interesting. Close people can save the curmudgeon from excessive frugality, only for this you need to know some tricks.
Greed is not a vice
Today, the line between the concepts of frugality and greed has become almost transparent, because most people are used to interrupting from paycheck to paycheck and largely deny themselves, not to mention others. However, there are also quite wealthy people who are afraid to spend an extra penny. This means that they don’t give expensive gifts to friends, don’t take relatives to a restaurant and don’t buy elite perfumes, despite their wealth. But at the same time, curmudgeons can be polite, well-mannered and benevolent in all non-material aspects.
According to American scientists, greed is a kind of engine of progress; without it, people would learn to be content with little and stop developing.
How to deal with greedy people?
If a friend, acquaintance, colleague or someone from the inner circle turns out to be stingy, it is better to keep a certain distance in communication with him. In this case, it is very important not to touch on monetary issues at all, for example, not to ask about salaries, the price of new shoes or a suit, not to ask to take part in charity events, etc. A greedy person unwittingly creates a negative atmosphere around him and repels others, as a rule, his friends can be counted on his fingers. However, greed is not a sentence, for example, an overly economical man can be a kind father, a loving husband and an interesting conversationalist. Moreover, close people can stifle this negative quality with their love and understanding.
Why become greedy?
They are not born greedy, they become greedy. And it can be caused by anything: improper upbringing, social discomfort, acute lack of funds, etc. It happens that at the heart of greed is some kind of hidden psychological problem. As a rule, such people are very unhappy, envious and lonely, because "a greedy person with a kind soul" is a concept that is not perceived by every modern person. It is interesting that some curmudgeons themselves do not mind getting rid of a bad habit, only they lack willpower. For example, there are lonely people who spare money for themselves, but the other half would gladly present a worthy surprise.
Chinese philosophy says that greedy people are deeply unhappy, because they cannot be satisfied with what they have right now, they are always tormented by baseless vanity.
How to get rid of greed?
If a loved one is not particularly generous, it is necessary to show him the correct model of behavior. For example, you can invite him to a free dinner at a restaurant or present an expensive gift. This will be a great stimulus for a response that will help you get rid of greed once and for all. It should not be forgotten that the fate of the people dear to us is partially in our hands.
