Why your rich friend Venmo requests you for $4: People with more money 'struggle with generosity,' expert says

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Why your rich friend Venmo requests you for $4: People with more money 'struggle with generosity,' expert says
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One of the many reasons that I don't have venmo or any other form of transfer app is so people can't send me some nominal sum of money.

I'm not rich, but definitely one of the higher earners at my job. I don't want some person making less than half what I do worrying about a slice of pizza or a cup of coffee.

To note: This is also not something I gloat over or continuously remind people of or any such thing. I'm just happy to have the resources to be able to bring the smallest smidgen of "make your day a little less shitty"

What if you eat at a restaurant with a large party and someone puts it all on their card?

Cashish used to be a thing. I haven't touched it in years, but it could be the bridge.

"I'll get cash to you later"

If they need the money immediately and/or digitally they shouldn't have put it all on their card without discussion.