I GREW up with Chinese immigrant parents whose life ethos manifested the notion that you work hard for what you need, because nothing is free in this world.
In my adult life, I still tend to look a gift horse in the mouth and am suspicious of freebies and too generous offers. If a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is just that.
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