Quote by Sophie Ellis-Bextor
I can definitely tell when mum has got money because then she likes to go shopping to spend it, whereas dad is steadier and avoids splurges. I like to think I've inherited both sides.
Summary
This quote highlights the contrasting attitudes towards money within a family. The speaker observes that their mother tends to spend money impulsively when she has it, while their father is more conservative in his approach and avoids indulgent expenses. The speaker recognizes these differing tendencies and believes that they have adopted a balanced approach, inheriting both their mother's instinct for occasional splurges and their father's more cautious and restrained attitude towards money.