Mary had this annoying habit of asking others once she liked a certain item they owned, how much it cost. This could be a complete stranger or someone she knew. It could be a piece of clothing or an accessory, she’d ask. “This is beautiful, how much did you pay for it?”
She had absolutely no idea asking was considered impolite or too invasive.
In our current society, we’re conditioned to ask anything we want, but what still remains conflicted and secretive is discussing money. Money is still somewhat taboo …