Question of the Day: Do You Share Your Wealth?
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@dgobucks226 (35797)
13 responses
@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
5 Jan 19
Depends upon the amount.
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@LadyDuck (472222)
• Switzerland
8 Jan 19
@dgobucks226 Helping strangers is most of the time better than helping someone of your family. You never have gratitude from your family member. This is something I learnt.
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@dgobucks226 (35797)
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7 Jan 19
A very nice sentiment! I could not agree more with your reasoning and according to studies it can provides you with an intrinsic reward a good feeling inside. A person's gratitude for your generosity is a monetary reward in itself.
Interestingly, some studies say giving to others is actually good for your health reducing stress and depression.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
5 Jan 19
Yes, I would share. I only need so much and I don't need much. 
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@dgobucks226 (35797)
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7 Jan 19
I think things like giving to charities, people or the church provides us with a societal connection.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
8 Jan 19
@dgobucks226 Yes, they do and it also gives us joy when we share with others.
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@dgobucks226 (35797)
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7 Jan 19
And I bet that sharing gives you a happy feeling inside, it does for me to help others in need.
@dgobucks226 (35797)
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7 Jan 19
An interesting way to look at it... I think things like giving to charities or the church provides us with a needed societal connection.
@MainerMikeBrown (1373)
• Bridgton, Maine
16 Jan 19
Actually, I tend to save money that I have rather than spend it.
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@dgobucks226 (35797)
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16 Jan 19
Well, nothing wrong with that. You'll be ready for a "rainy day" necessity if one comes...
@Marilynda1225 (83176)
• United States
5 Jan 19
I would definitely share my wealth if I came upon unexpected monetary increase.
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@dgobucks226 (35797)
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7 Jan 19
Yes I agree! It provides me with a good feeling inside to be able to help out someone. Even things like giving to charities or the church provides us with a societal connection.
@just4him (317452)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
9 Jan 19
@dgobucks226 Yes, it is and I give whenever I can. The person who gave me the unexpected gift card for Christmas, gave it for my use, not to give to others. I knew that and wondered what I would do with it.
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@dgobucks226 (35797)
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7 Jan 19
I totally get that. But here is an interesting fact to consider: Some studies say giving to others is actually good for your health reducing stress and depression?
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
7 Jan 19
Hm. Interesting. Sometimes if small amount I will take people out to eat. If big amount I usually pay up a bill
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
8 Jan 19
@dgobucks226 It's nice, I feel like it takes some of the weight off of their shoulders. Sometimes (rarely) but sometimes I will hide a $1 in a $1 store for someone to find, too. I like to think that someone will find it - who was having a bad day and it will be just enough for them to buy a little extra treat
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Your like a store tooth fairy 
@dgobucks226 (35797)
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7 Jan 19
How does it feel when you treat others to a meal? According to a study in Current Directions in Psychological Science spending money on other people can make you feel happier.
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@BloggerDi (3113)
• United States
7 Jan 19
I would share it too.
To answer the second question- well, most of us have heard the expression "It is more blessed to give than to receive." To me, it just feels good and sharing is the right thing to do- especially with someone who has some true needs.
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@BloggerDi (3113)
• United States
8 Jan 19
@dgobucks226 That makes sense! Thanks for sharing that info.
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@dgobucks226 (35797)
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7 Jan 19
Well said! Did you know according to a study in Current Directions in Psychological Science spending money on other people can make you feel happier. So in a way you are receiving something in return
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@porwest (92785)
• United States
10 Jan 19
I do not share my wealth currently. But if I won the lottery, I certainly would. The problem is, really, that most people do not know the value of money, and so when you share with someone all they do is piss it away and sharing really accomplishes nothing. I live by an old mantra. Give a stupid person money and they will blow it. Give a smart person money and they will grow it. Simply giving someone money does nothing to improve their status if they don't know what to do with it.
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@dgobucks226 (35797)
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13 Jan 19
Interesting... I'd have to side with you on that mantra.
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