Would/have you ever flirted w/ staff for a discount / deal? How would SO feel about it? R you successful often? Tell us your frugal charming secrets?

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Amy_Mi · Accepted Answer

Flirting for a discount can be playful, but it walks a fine line between charm and manipulation.

Success often depends on context, tone, and mutual understanding some people respond well to lighthearted banter, others may find it uncomfortable.

In a relationship, your SO’s reaction matters most if they value honesty and respect, overt flirting with staff might create tension.

The key is keeping it fun, harmless, and clearly in good spirit never pressuring anyone or compromising integrity.

Frugal charm works best when paired with wit, politeness, and a genuine smile.

Nikki1989 · Accepted Answer

I have a way of getting what I want. It is not hard.

RedInnocent69 · Accepted Answer

My SO once accused me of flirting with a gay manager while checking into a hotel. I didn’t think I was, and she didn’t try to stop it, but we did get a better room 😂

OneViewpoint · Accepted Answer

I don't flirt for it. At least not intentionally. But I do get comped drinks all the time by female bartenders at several places.

RandomGirl42 · Answer

I unintentionally flirt a lot, I mean I can just be bouncy and all outgoing by nature and am just as likely to smile, laugh and lightly touch or hug a total stranger as I am my pookie of 5 years. And yes, she is well aware of how 'ditzy' I can be and accepts it. Anyway, it has gotten us some free stuff and discounts at yard sales and free rides and snacks at a couple of carnivals. Things like that. Here's the part where I could flaunt my vanity and say how my smile opens doors or some other narcissistic comment proclaiming my awesomeness. 😊

Amy10223 · Answer

I usually end up buying something on sale near holidays if it’s a big ticket item. I don’t bother with trying to get discounts because one, I hate to have to do that and two, I don’t have the energy to! Just buying things after holidays or during holiday sales is good enough. I also don’t buy something unless I really need it.

MisterWack · Answer

Never flirted for a discount and never would.

Would be funny, hey buy me a $5 dinner and I’ll give you a 50% discount on anything you want lmao. I don’t think that will happen anytime soon, but the scenario that played in my head for some reason.

Wuai201 · Answer

Nah I know how much it's gonna cost before I get there. I'm not flirting to get something I'm not supposed to have.
The only thing I get extra is food and they do it without me asking
I just say thank you.

Beckybooboo · Answer

Only if I know the person lol I have been flirty at times as a joke if I want something but I'd never do it if I don't know the person.

Likes2drive · Answer

Wouldn’t work for me I’m a guy and sales people are usually men so it’s never happened

MemeSupreme · Answer

i am way too awkward to do that

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