Discussing money in your nation - a taboo or not?

[Astholm]

Is it a taboo in your nation to discuss money?
Over here, it really depends on the circumstances; it's fine to talk about money in terms of things like the stock markets, forex etc. but discussion of how much you earn, other people's money, how much you paid etc. is considered vulgar. Paradoxically, talking about getting discounts etc. isn't.

What is it like in your nation in this regard?

[Ruthsen]

Is it a taboo in your nation to discuss money?
Over here, it really depends on the circumstances; it's fine to talk about money in terms of things like the stock markets, forex etc. but discussion of how much you earn, other people's money, how much you paid etc. is considered vulgar. Paradoxically, talking about getting discounts etc. isn't.

What is it like in your nation in this regard?

It's pretty much the same over here, except for the "talking about getting discounts" - that's a no no.

[Valkyrjan]

Most people are fine talking about how much they earn have. Some people however find talking about economics rude considering our nations poor economic health.

[Lazssia]

Is it a taboo in your nation to discuss money?
Over here, it really depends on the circumstances; it's fine to talk about money in terms of things like the stock markets, forex etc. but discussion of how much you earn, other people's money, how much you paid etc. is considered vulgar. Paradoxically, talking about getting discounts etc. isn't.

What is it like in your nation in this regard?

^ Pretty much this.

[Frenequesta]

It's not a taboo in Frenequesta no matter how it is made.

[Goddamnitstan]

In Goddamnitstan, it depends on the person you're talking to. Most people do not consider it taboo, but some of the older folks feel it is. For the majority of citizens, it is not.

[Charlotte Ryberg]

Not a taboo in CR.

[BalSwalvia]

In BalSwalvia, talking about money is part of everyday life. Taxes are high, so families are usually compelled to be frugal. As a result, any given citizen will know the exact financial situation of all their acquaintances.

[Fantoa]

has the people have no money and that the government has tight control on who does get money it's not taboo.

[Glasgia]

Talking about money is fine, unless you are talking about wages with someone who earns less than you.

[TurtleShroom]

It's considered insulting for one TurtleShroomer to ask for another's salary. That's one of those "nunya business" things that is rude to query.

It's also a major taboo to brag about one's wealth: to rub it in the face of lesser earners. While wearing gold and driving in a limosiene are fine, drawing further attention to those things or making an overly big show of it is an insult to the audience.

So too is giving to charity just to show off one's wealth, similar to the situation with Jesus and the Unnamed Widow with Two Coins.

[YellowApple]

It depends on the context and intent. Close friends and relatives will often discuss finances - including incomes - to seek advice or relay their problems, which is generally acceptable. Flaunting income or asking someone how much his/her income is without viable pretext is considered to be rather rude.

Also, asking for the monetary value of gifts/favors is highly frowned upon.

[Timoshenkev]

Is it a taboo in your nation to discuss money?
Over here, it really depends on the circumstances; it's fine to talk about money in terms of things like the stock markets, forex etc. but discussion of how much you earn, other people's money, how much you paid etc. is considered vulgar. Paradoxically, talking about getting discounts etc. isn't.

What is it like in your nation in this regard?

The quote says it all.

[Crawber]

This may raise different issues for different people. Common sense is usually advisable in these situations.

[Immoren]

It depends on the context and intent. Close friends and relatives will often discuss finances - including incomes - to seek advice or relay their problems, which is generally acceptable. Flaunting income or asking someone how much his/her income is without viable pretext is considered to be rather rude.

This.

[Umbra Ac Silentium]

We have no taboos here.
Anything and everything can be and is discussed freely.

[Aztira]

It depends on the context and intent. Close friends and relatives will often discuss finances - including incomes - to seek advice or relay their problems, which is generally acceptable. Flaunting income or asking someone how much his/her income is without viable pretext is considered to be rather rude.

This.

Indeed, this. Flaunting with your wealth is rude, however spreading it generously is considered to be very positive. Greed is however frowned upon. And of course you can always trust relatives/family to help you.

[Saurisisia]

Of course not, after all, we are a Capitalist state, so we're practically swimming in money.

[Swilatia]

Not at all.

[Democratic Koyro]

the Koy PDR has no monetary system to talk about.

[Seperate Vermont]

Like most things, you can talk about it freely and it's not taboo unless you make it taboo.

In other words, it largely depends on how you can present it and to whom you are presenting it to.

Talking between two friends who are involved in the stock market = Fine.

Talking between two relatives about earnings for the year = Fine.

Replying the pleas of a homeless person by stating your salary figure = Generally Not Fine.

Stating you benefited from a nasty lawsuit and bragging about it around town = Generally Not Fine.

[Haydenish People]

Talking about money in a capitalist nation? I'll let you decide for yourself.

[The Celestial Flame]

What money? We have a tax rate that fluctuates between 94 and 96%.

[Kalaspia-Shimarata]

Discussing money isn't a taboo, but if you start discussing salaries...that's a no no...

[Faolinn]

It is considered extremely taboo.The only reason Faolinn has a currency is to manage trade with other nations. A person's worth is measured by their contributions.