UmbralRaptor t1_jab9e6e wrote on February 28, 2023 at 4:28 AM

Reply to comment by Sammmyy97 in What do you spend per month on groceries in DC? by questionsbecause

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More seriously, the $0 items are not me judging people but explicitly noting some places where my expenses might be very different from theirs.

aelsi t1_jab9q16 wrote on February 28, 2023 at 4:31 AM

don't listen to them you are doing great

Sammmyy97 t1_jab9u54 wrote on February 28, 2023 at 4:32 AM

It’s not even the $0 on alcohol (honestly good on you for that), but how does anyone maintain a decent social life without spending way higher on rideshare and eating out than you do?

Malnurtured_Snay t1_jabaplm wrote on February 28, 2023 at 4:40 AM

Well, s/he doesn't drink, and owns a car, so might drive to where they need to be. Might prefer taking Metro (bus or rail) or walking. Might live in a fun part of the city so doesn't need to go far.

Malnurtured_Snay t1_jactlr0 wrote on February 28, 2023 at 2:53 PM

Also, thinking on it, when I've been socializing lately, it's generally been with friends, at my place or theirs, and we're usually ordering in or doing cooking/cookout, etc. If that's what's going on with u/UmbralRaptor, that's a cost that might be in their grocery budget.