Why are you happy today?

[bethannbitt]

Just received my Einbürgerungstest results. Passed with flying colors. My German friend called me a Streber.

[Stefan_Sufe]

Haha, congratulations! That's a true German badge of honor. Being called a Streber is how you know you've genuinely impressed them.
Seriously though, well done on passing the test. It's a great feeling!

Cheers

[Fraufruit]

Congrats!!!

[Robinson100]

I am happy today because I purchased my first two Christmas presents!!!

(nothing like starting early to spread the costs!)

[Franklan]

I am happy today because I purchased my first two Christmas presents!!!

You silly thing, we haven't had Eastern yet! Oh, wait a minute...

[Fraufruit]

Wait. Does "spreading the costs" make them less? Or does leaving the money in investments and buying on the last minute sales decrease the cost?

[Robinson100]

Wait. Does "spreading the costs" make them less?

Of course not!
What I like to do is to buy presents that I know people will enjoy receiving, as and when I see them on sale.

I was really happy to have found something appropriate, but now, thanks to your comment, I am just sad and pissed off!
Do you even know how hurtful some of your comments are?!
Maybe you should realise that not everybody has a money tree in their garden, and some have to count every penny!

[Fraufruit]

I'm terribly sorry that you were offended. I was only playing hence the laughing emoji.

I actually like doing the same as you, especially shopping sales.

I wish I did have a money tree in my garden. We are Rentner on a fixed income. Life is good, though. Don't have to be rich for that.

Please carry on with your very thoughtful shopping and enjoy it.

Again, I apologize. Thank you for being honest.