[Donna S.]

Why are Jewish people considered 'tight' or stingy, frugal etc.?

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Name : Donna S., Gender : F, Age : 46, City : na, State : CA Country : United States, Social class : Middle class, 

[Me24668]

Because they ARE tight and stingy.

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Name : Me24668, Gender : F, Age : 28, City : Milford, State : CT Country : United States, Education level : 2 Years of College, Social class : Upper middle class, 

[Sherry24686]

I was once employed as a grocery checkout clerk. Many of the Jewish customers reviewed their receipts closely and always disputed small charges (fifteen cents here, seventeen cents there).

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Name : Sherry24686, City : Bakersfield, State : CA Country : United States, 

[Doug]

'Stingy' might be the wrong idea. 'Financially goal oriented' might be a little more accurate. In high school I had several Jewish acquaintances. It was there that I first heard about 'Jewish mothers'. A common theme about Jewish moms is that they are very focused on their kids success in a way that a lot of other ethnic groups aren't. In particular, my Jewish acquaintances quipped about their lack of choices if they wanted to do something different than be doctor, lawyer, investment banker, (well-paid). Having become Financially goal-oriented myself within the last few years, others have viewed me as 'tight' (I'm not Jewish). My friends have criticized me for driving my '92 Mazda Protege, lack of nice clothes and furniture, lack of expensive vacations, and other materialist 'lacks'. Funny, they even criticize me for my $25,000 emergency fund, and the $225,000 in my IRA. To me, both of those nest-eggs are woefully inadequate. My SUV-pals not only don't even have that in the bank, they're overextended to the tune of $100,000+ Jewish people use their money wisely.

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Name : Doug, City : Laurel, State : MD Country : United States, 

[Laura27473]

Because they often work very hard to beome financially independent or successful and from Shakespeare's time forward envious people would remark on their 'love' of money.

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Name : Laura27473, City : na, State : RI Country : United States, 

[Jenny20466]

A jewish friend of mine (from NY) commented on a dress I was wearing, said it was beautiful, then asked how much I paid for it. I told her. She was aghast. 'Nevah pay retail, NEVAH pay retail.' I also had a dispute over a bill once, about $150. Her advice, 'Make them SUE you for it, they will NEVAH sue for $150'.

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Name : Jenny20466, City : Cincinnati, State : OH Country : United States, 

[Ann]

This is what's known as an anti-Semitic stereotype, dear. Jews have historically been portrayed by society as greedy, money-grubbing, penny-pinching, dishonest, miserly, and evil. If you are looking for an excuse to hate a group that looks essentially just like you, monetary issues are a good starting point.

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Name : Ann, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Animist, Age : 39, City : Kansas City, State : MO Country : United States, Occupation : Executive Assistant, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class, 

[Sam-Robinson]

Obviously you have never been around Jewish people. For whatever reason, MANY are tight. I went to college with Jews and had 1 for a roomate. I think it is passed on from their parents. Jews traditionally have small families and will not spend more than they make . I think they are admirable for their ability to support themselves. not every race can make that statement.

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Name : Sam-Robinson, City : Ft. Myers, State : FL Country : United States, 

[Dina M.]

The traditional Jewish Faith disallowed trading and borrowing money. but when Jews were forbidden to sell food and any other products they made weren't bought by gentiles, there was only one other possible profession. From that time on Jewish people were bankers, money collectors, loan and morgage agents, and a form of Re-po men. this only caused more propaganda and hatred. now a days I'm not sure- maybe the origial notions survived, maybe new rumors were made.

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Name : Dina M., Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Bisexual, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : unsure, City : Chicago, State : IL Country : United States, Occupation : Poet, Education level : Less than High School Diploma, Social class : Middle class, 

[Brittany28871]

This stereotype was brought about because a long time ago, in the medieval period, the Jews were only allowed to hold 'dirty' jobs by the christians, and one of those jobs they could choose from was money lending. Since these Jews were the only ones who could be bankers, they were the ones making sure you payed back your lenders, and so the stereotype of Jews being obsessed with m,oney arose. It isnt true..wish it was or I would be so broke.

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Name : Brittany28871, Gender : F, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Jewish, Age : 21, City : New York, State : NY Country : United States, Occupation : student, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class, 

[Rhea]

I dont know why but I know exactly where you are comming from when you ask that. I have an uncle Non-Blood related who is extremely tight with his money He owns a bussiness and when I was younger about 12/13 I worked for him and he was harsh he would start me off working 4am till 6pm or sometimes even later for 2 days a week and I would only get 40 dollors thats over 24hrs of work less than 2dollors an hour. But that is just the way he was. I learned my lesson and really dont associate with him that much anymore.

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Name : Rhea, Gender : F, Race : White/Caucasian, Age : 22, City : Albany, State : NY Country : United States, Social class : Middle class, 

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