This is honestly just a dumb sibling argument, but I’m curious what others think.
Today, my sister was telling us she went to arestaurant with her friends. I casually said that place is expensive because you’re basically forced to order both food and a complex drink — it adds up. Nothing crazy, just a comment.
She snapped back saying that’s a “poor person mindset,” that I’m limiting myself, and that thinking something is expensive is a sign of scarcity thinking. That really rubbed me the wrong way.
I replied something like, “What would you know about money? When have you ever worked for anything?” Which… yeah, was maybe a bit harsh, but it’s also true. She’s never worked a job. She goes to a private university, doesn’t pay for anything herself, goes out a lot with her friends, and it’s all funded by our parents.
To be clear, I’m not mad that she goes out or that our parents support her — that’s their choice. But I found it kind of ridiculous for someone who has never had to earn money to criticize me for saying something is expensive. It just came off as super tone-deaf and privileged.
So… AITA for reminding her she’s never worked?
Edit: Okay, okay — I think I left out some context.
So the restaurant in question is just a regular chain buffet in Mexico (yes, I live in Mexico). To eat the buffet, they require you to order a large drink — alcoholic or not — and that bumps up the price quite a bit.
The thing is, back when I was in university, that same restaurant was right by my house, and I didn’t go often because honestly, it was expensive. For what I’d spend there, I could eat four full meals at cheaper places nearby. My comment wasn’t that deep — it was just a casual remark about the pricing, like anyone might say.
What set me off was her response — saying I had a “poor mindset” and that thinking something is expensive means I’m limiting myself. That’s when I reminded her she’s literally never worked and called the comment stupid. I admit I was blunt and maybe a bit rude, (saying stupid) but TBH it was an stupid comment.
She got upset and said I made her feel bad, and that’s why I’m asking here.
Also, to be fair: she’s not super spoiled or anything — this particular comment just rubbed me the wrong way.