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1.<\/h3>

Your friend group plans dinner and drinks at a pricey rooftop bar. <\/p>

You silently Google, “Are masala peanuts considered a meal?” <\/p>

2.<\/h3>

They say, “Let’s split the bill equally!” <\/p>

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You had one lemon soda. Now you owe INR 1,500 and a part of your soul. <\/p>

3. <\/h3>

They planned a 7-day yacht trip in Southeast Asia. <\/p>

You agreed out of FOMO, and are now looking for a 4th part-time job to cover costs. <\/p>

4.<\/h3>

Your friend works as a chef in a 5-star restaurant. She is of the opinion that, “One must support talent and hard work — no discounts for friends.” <\/p>

You nod, but deep down hope she’ll accept shramdaan in exchange for risotto. <\/p>

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5.<\/h3>

The advice they give each other to stay financially stable: “Invest in stocks, crypto, and NFTs.” <\/p>

The advice they give you to stay financially stable: “I’ll introduce you to my software engineer friend who’s looking for something long-term…” <\/p>

6.<\/h3>

Friend: “Let’s do Secret Santa! Budget only up to INR 5,000.” <\/p>

You: “Here’s a homemade cake, handwritten poem, and deep existential care.” <\/p>

7.<\/h3>

Your friends discuss how “It’s so nice to finally afford good quality alcohol, instead of drinking the cheapest alcohol, like we did in college.” <\/p>

You think about how you have started budgeting your chai breaks at office. <\/p>

8.<\/h3>

Your friend gets INR 1 lakh bonus for Q4. <\/p>

You got a jute tote bag and a “thank you” email from the founder. <\/p>

9.<\/h3>

You tell your friend how you work towards implementing labour rights in India. <\/p>

They tip the valet INR 500, look you straight in the eyes, and say, “Same.”<\/p>\n

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